·Romania·Significant change·In force
Romania becomes a full Schengen member
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
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 ·page reviewed
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 ·page reviewed
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 ·page reviewed
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Primary source
Primary source
General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗ · General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania)
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