Halloween

Romania is part of the European Union and Schengen area, and European citizens do not require a visa.

Citizens of the following countries do not require a visa if staying for less than three months: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan.

Passport validity entry requirements change per nationality. We generally recommend to have a passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.

This information is provided only as a guidance, we strongly advise that you check with the consulate or embassy as this information can change at any time and with little notice. It is your responsibility to make sure that all the required travel documents are ready when travelling.

Yes, all passengers travelling with Travel Talk must have travel insurance before participating in any of our tours. Your guide will collect your travel insurance details on the first day of your trip. It is your responsibility to make sure you have an adequate and suitable travel insurance in place.

The best time to visit Transylvania depends on the kind of experience you’re after. For warm comfortable weather, the best time to visit is August to September. However to experience the best of Dracula’s birthplace, October is a great time to go for incredible Halloween celebrations and to see Transylvania’s mountainous terrain covered in autumnal colours. December is also a very magical time to visit for quaint Christmas markets and to see the fairy tale-like villages and castles covered in snow.

Free Wi-Fi is commonly available in most airports, hotels, cafes and restaurants in Romania, however the quality and connection may differ. You can also find plenty of internet cafes in the cities you visit. Make sure to enable data roaming on your mobile if you wish to use 4G, although the connection may be unreliable in some rural areas.

Yes, you should be able to use your mobile phone in Romania as coverage is generally quite widespread in the country’s larger cities and towns but may not be available in rural areas.