🇷🇴 Romania— Cash & Currency
Romanian Customs Authority (AVR)
2026-07-01
Declaration Threshold
US$11,000
EUR
You must declare to customs if you are carrying cash, traveler's cheques, money orders, or negotiable bearer instruments totaling above this amount when entering or leaving Romania.
What Must Be Declared
| Instrument | Declaration Required |
|---|---|
| Physical currency (any currency) | Yes, if above threshold |
| Traveler's cheques | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bank drafts / money orders | Yes, if above threshold |
| Bearer bonds / negotiable instruments | Yes, if above threshold |
| Credit cards / debit cards | Generally no |
| Electronic payment apps | Generally no |
Failure to declare
Carrying undeclared cash above the threshold can result in seizure of funds, fines, and in some jurisdictions criminal prosecution. When in doubt, declare.
Additional Country Notes
- 01Romania joined Schengen for air and sea borders on 31 March 2024; land border crossings remain outside Schengen as of 2026.
- 02Romanian leu (RON) is the local currency; Romania has no fixed Eurozone-accession date.
- 03Eastern border with Moldova / Ukraine sees major freight + humanitarian volume since 2022.
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