Romanians will soon travel to the U.S. visa-free. Full Schengen membership also expected

Romanians will soon travel to the U.S. visa-free. Full Schengen membership also expected
Romanians will soon travel to the U.S. visa-free. Full Schengen membership also expected

President Klaus Iohannis announced a significant moment for Romania, confirming that EU ambassadors have approved the country's full accession to the Schengen Area. This decision comes after years of efforts, underscoring the importance of European unity and Romania’s ongoing commitment to fully integrate into community structures.

Romania will join the Visa Waiver Program in 2025
Romania will join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program in 2025, allowing Romanian citizens to travel to the United States for tourism and business purposes without a visa. This became possible after the percentage of visa denials fell below the 3% threshold, meeting a key criterion. Romania's inclusion process is nearly complete, and U.S. authorities are expected to formalize the decision between March and April 2025. The Romanian government has welcomed this achievement as an important step in strengthening relations with the U.S.