Romania

About the Romania passport

The Romania passport ranks #5 globally with elite international mobility, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 178 of 199 countries. Alongside Slovenia and Czech Republic, it sits among the world's strongest travel documents. Holders cover 89% of the world without advance visa arrangements, placing them well above the global average. That figure breaks down as: 129 require no visa at all, 6 accept an electronic travel authorization, 43 offer visa on arrival.

Tax in Romania

Romania applies a top marginal income tax rate of 10% and a capital gains tax rate of 10%. The country operates a flat tax regime, applying a single flat rate to all income brackets. The flat-rate structure simplifies tax planning for residents and expats alike, with a predictable single rate applied regardless of income level.

Bloc and regional context

Romania is a member of the European Union, granting holders the right to live, work, and study across 27 EU member states plus 4 Schengen associates.

Where Romania passport holders can travel

Romania passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the following 158 destinations:

AlbaniaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCanadaChileChinaColombiaComoros

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