Romania - Country Information

Film Commissions

Romanian Film Promotion
Tel: 311 050 188, 744 77 45 49 (mobile) Fax: 311 050 186
E-mail: gm@tiff.ro
Website: www.romfilmpromotion.ro
Deputy Director: Mihai Gligor

Permits/visas
There are no special rules or restrictions for foreigners other than permission from the owner or authority responsible for the location. No work permits are required. For filming in the street, or where temporary traffic control is needed, it is necessary to inform the local district police and request assistance. Citizens of EU and NATO member states do not need visas to enter Romania, but a valid passport or ID card is required. Citizens from other countries should check the visa regulations that apply through their nearest Romanian diplomatic office. There is no arrival or departure tax. For additional visa information and a list of Romanian diplomatic offices abroad, contact the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.mae.ro).

Tax breaks/incentives
Romanian Customs authorities encourage the use of ATA carnets for temporary importation of equipment.

Recent productions
Dark Prince, Diplomatic Siege, Highlander - End Game, Princess of Thieves, Amen (2001, KG Productions), Callas Forever (2001, Cattleya), Cold Mountain (2002, Miramax), Haute Tension (2003, Alexandre Films), Modigliani (2003, Bauer-Martinez Studios), Sex Traffic (2003, Meridian Broadcast, for Channel 4), The Cave (2004, Lakeshore Entertainment), Catacombs (2005, Twisted Pictures), Griffin (2005, Harbor Production AVV), The Archbishop's Visit (II) (2005, Mediapro Studios/Honeymood), Jacquou Le Croquant (2005, Squares Production International), An American Haunting (2005, Redbus Pictures), Joyeux Noël (2005, Nord-Ouest Productions), Les Rois Maudits (2005, France 2 Cinéma), Space Race (2005, BBC, UK), Blood And Chocolate (2006, Lakeshore Entertainment), Borat (2006, Dune Entertainment), PU-239 (2006, HBO Films), Pulse (2006, The Weinstein Company), Shadow Man (2006, Andrew Stevens Entertainment), Van Wilder 2: The Rise Of Taj (2006, Myriad Pictures), Second In Command (2006, Motion Picture Corp of America), Youth Without Youth (2006, American Zoetrope).

General Information

Location: Europe
Local Time: GMT+2
From 25 Oct 09 to 28 Mar 10 GMT +2
From 28 Mar 10 to 31 Oct 10 GMT +3
From 31 Oct 10 to 27 Mar 11 GMT +2
From 27 Mar 11 to 30 Oct 11 GMT +3
Capital City: Bucharest
Population: 22 million
Area: 238,391 square km, 92,043 square miles.
Language(s): Romanian
Dialling Code: 40
Emergency: Emergency: 112
Directory Enquiries:
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz

Business & Currency

Currency: New Leu (RON 1 = 100 Bani)
Notes: RON: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500
Coins: Bani: 1, 5, 10, 50

Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted in major towns.

Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1600 Mon-Fri,
Office: 0700-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0600-2100 Mon-Sat, 0600-1200 Sun

Public Holidays
2010
1 Jan - 2 Jan New Year, 6 Jan Epiphany, 5 Apr Easter Monday (Orthodox), 1 May Labour Day, 1 Dec National Day, 25 Dec -26 Dec Christmas.

Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Romanian. Many executives speak English or French and some speak German. Smoking is generally acceptable unless there are notices to the contrary. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated

Tipping: A service charge is normally added to the bill. Tips are expected by taxis

Health

Reciprocal health: Participant of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC scheme) which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector for free or reduced-cost medical treatment and emergency care.

Compulsory vaccinations: None.

Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, TB*, tetanus, tick-borne encephalitis*, typhoid*, rabies*
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month.

Risks: Rabies.

Airports

Passport & Visa

The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate

Passports

Required by all

Passport Validity: Passports must be valid 6 months after date of return

Passport Notes:

Visas

The following DO NOT require a visa:

1) Nationals of Romania

2) For an unrestricted length of stay by:
a) Holders of passports issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland
b) Holders of British passports endorsed British Citizen

3) For stays up to 90 days by:
a) Nationals of Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (S.A.R. citizens only), Israel, Japan, Korea (South), Macao (S.A.R. citizens only), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, St Kitts-Nevis, Uruguay, United States, Vatican City & Venezuela
b) Holders of British passports endorsed British National (Overseas) or British Overseas Territories Citizen with the right of abode label issued by the UK

Air Transit

Required by all except those as noted above and:

1) Persons continuing their journey while waiting at the airport for their connecting flights in the waiting hall & not crossing the border (except nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo Dem Rep, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia & Sri Lanka, who require a transit visa at all times)

Exit Permits

Special Notes

Climate

Continental climate with warm summers and cold snowy winters. Rainfall is usually quite low except in the mountains and spring and summer are the wettest seasons. The weather is changeable throughout the year although there is usually an abrupt change from winter to summer and a short spring

Clothing

Lightweights in summer, medium to heavyweights for winter with light rainwear recommended throughout the year

Charts for Bucharest

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Max Temp (C) 1 4 10 18 23 27 30 30 25 18 10 4 Min Temp (C) -7 -5 -1 5 10 14 16 15 11 6 2 -3 Humidity am (%) 87 84 73 63 63 62 58 59 63 73 85 89 Humidity pm (%) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rainfall (mm) 46 26 28 59 77 121 53 45 45 29 36 27

Temperature (C) Rainfall (mm) Humidity (%)

Representative

UK Tourist Office
Romanian National Tourist Office
22 New Cavendish Street
London, WIM 7LH
tel: +44 20 7224 3692
fax: +44 20 7935 6435
e-mail: romaniatravel@btconnect.com
website: www.romaniatourism.com

Embassy
Embassy of Romania
Visa Section
344 kensington High Street
London, W14 8NS
tel: +44 20 7602 9777, 020 7602 9662
fax: +44 20 7602 4229