Published: 25.02.2026
From March 2, 2026, the European Entry/Exit System (EES) is due to operate at all Romanian border crossing points. It will record entries and exits of third-country nationals and manage their stays.
According to the source, from March 2, 2026, Romania will use EES uniformly at all border crossing points for third-country nationals. For travelers, this means that entries and exits will be recorded digitally and permitted stays will be monitored more systematically. The change primarily affects non-EU citizens visiting Romania without a long-term status or crossing the Schengen area’s external border. People planning short stays or a later relocation should pay attention to the launch date and comply carefully with stay limits.