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1 January 2025·Romania·Significant change·In force

Romania becomes a full Schengen member

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 1 June 2026

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

  • Policy claim 1

    Land-border controls with other Schengen states were lifted on 1 January 2025, completing Romania's accession to the Schengen area.

    Claim ID: ro-2025-01-schengen-full-member#claim-1·Cite this claim

    Source: General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) (General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania))·source verified 1 June 2026·page reviewed 1 June 2026

  • Policy claim 2

    Romanian residence-permit holders can travel within the Schengen area under the standard 90/180-day rule.

    Claim ID: ro-2025-01-schengen-full-member#claim-2·Cite this claim

    Source: General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) (General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania))·source verified 1 June 2026·page reviewed 1 June 2026

  • Policy claim 3

    A standalone golden-visa scheme was proposed in late 2025 but did not proceed.

    Claim ID: ro-2025-01-schengen-full-member#claim-3·Cite this claim

    Source: General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) (General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania))·source verified 1 June 2026·page reviewed 1 June 2026

Routes affected

  • Single Permit for Work and Residence
  • Digital Nomad Visa (Romania)

Primary source

Primary source

General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗ · General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania)

Link last verified: 1 June 2026

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