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Romania becomes a full Schengen member
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Romania lifted land-border checks and became a full Schengen member on 1 January 2025, following the lifting of air and sea checks in 2024.
What changed
- Land-border controls with other Schengen states were lifted on 1 January 2025, completing Romania's accession to the Schengen area.
- Romanian residence-permit holders can travel within the Schengen area under the standard 90/180-day rule.
- A standalone golden-visa scheme was proposed in late 2025 but did not proceed.
Routes affected
Primary source
Primary source
General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗ · General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania)
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