Is Romania in the Schengen area?
Yes
Yes. Romania is a full member of the Schengen area - its land borders opened on 1 January 2025.
- In Schengen area?
- Yes
- EU member?
- Yes
- Joined Schengen
- 1 January 2025
Romania became a full Schengen member on 1 January 2025, when internal land border checks were lifted. Air and sea controls had already been removed on 31 March 2024.
From that date, Romania is inside the borderless zone, so the 90/180 rule applies there the same way it does across the rest of the area.
What this means for your 90 days
Days in Romania count towards your shared Schengen 90-day allowance, not a separate national limit.
Keeping track of your 90 days across the whole 180-day window? Use the free 90/180 calculator and read the full rule explainer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Romania in the Schengen area?
Yes. Romania is a full member of the Schengen area - its land borders opened on 1 January 2025.
Do days spent in Romania count towards my Schengen 90/180 days?
Days in Romania count towards your shared Schengen 90-day allowance, not a separate national limit.
Is Romania in the EU?
Yes - Romania is a member of the European Union. EU membership and Schengen membership are separate, though: here the country is in both.
Sources
- European Commission - The Schengen area - verified 11 Jun 2026