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Romania > Contacts

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Romania > Overview

Romania is part of the European Union, but not part of the Schengen zone. Therefore, there are border controls between Romania and neighbouring EU countries.

Romania > Dublin III

As Romania has not been a major transit country in the past, there have been very few Dublin returns to Romania until now.

Romania > Asylum

There are several ways of entering Romania for non-citizens: Without authorisation by crossing the border from one of the neighbouring countries, or with authorisation in the form of a visa (e.g. a student or tourist visa). In all cases, it should be possible to apply for asylum.

Romania > Living

Asylum-seekers in Romania receive financial assistance, but it is quite low.

Romania > Medical assistance

Theoretically, recognised refugees in Romania should have the same rights of access to medical services (and other services) as Romanian citizens. However, in practice these rights are often denied