Romania
Articles about Romania

Embracing Transylvania: Navigating Romania’s Historic HeartlandWhen one thinks of Romania, the mystical region of Transylvania often springs to mind – a tapestry of medieval castles,…Read more
What Quality Of Healthcare Can You Expect In Romania?If you are living and working in Romania, then you may need to access healthcare services there. The quality of…Read more
What Options Are Available For Chronically Ill Expats In Romania?If you are an expat in Romania and suffer from a chronic illness, your treatment options and healthcare expenses will…Read more
Prescriptions In Romania: What Is Available And How To Ensure You Get The Right Level Of CareRomania has a relatively large number of pharmacies, but expats have reported some difficulties in accessing their medication. Some say…Read more
Maternity Care In Romania: What The Options Are And How To Decide On A Birth PlanIf you are intending to give birth in Romania, you will need to make a decision early on regarding whether…Read more
How To Register With The Health System In RomaniaRomania has a universal healthcare system, which operates on a two-tier model, with both public medical insurance and optional private…Read more
How To Keep Your Health Insurance Costs Low In RomaniaEveryone who makes contributions into the Romanian social security system, including expats, are eligible for state health insurance and can…Read more
How To Keep Fit And Healthy In RomaniaRomania is a beautiful country, and you will find a number of opportunities to maintain your fitness and health there.Romanians…Read more
How Much Do Health Procedures Cost In Romania?If you are registered with the national health insurance system in Romania, then your treatment will theoretically be free or…Read more
Dental And Ophthalmic Care In Romania: How To Find The Right Options For YouRomania experiences considerable challenges when it comes to its national healthcare system, and, unless you are involved in an emergency…Read more
Complementary Therapies In Romania And How To Access ThemRomania has been a centre for spas and thermal springs for generations, perhaps even since before Roman times.Aqua Herculis –…Read more
How To Open A Bank Account In RomaniaThe Romanian banking system has proven to be remarkably resilient, even through the tumultuous financial crisis. The banking system in…Read more
How To Rent Or Buy Property In RomaniaRomania is a Southeastern European country, infamous for the forest covered region of Transylvania, which was the birthplace of modern…Read more
How To Apply For A Visa In RomaniaRomania is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination and it is also home to a number of working expats. Whether…Read more
How To Find A Job In RomaniaRomania is an intriguing option for expats seeking work in Eastern Europe: it might not be your first choice but…Read more
How To Apply For Residency In RomaniaIf you are an EU or US citizen and your planned stay in Romania doesn’t exceed 90 days, then things…Read more
An Expat Guide To Romanian Residency VisasRomania joined the European Union (EU) on 1 January 2007, but has yet to join the Schengen Area, which it…Read more
How Not To Offend The Locals In RomaniaThe people of Romania are known for being warm, friendly and hospitable. They readily accept foreigners not just into their…Read more
Romania – Top Expat BlogsAt Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats…Read more
Interviewing For A Job In Romania: Five Things You Need To KnowBordered by the Black Sea and located between Ukraine and Bulgaria, Romania is an important business destination in Eastern Europe.…Read more
Preparing Yourself For Culture Shock: Five Cultural Customs You May Not Know About In RomaniaRomania serves as the meeting place of three main regions: Eastern Europe, Central Europe and the Balkans. However, it is…Read more
Moving To Romania With ChildrenRomania, with its rich culture, natural beauty and fairly high standard of living, has a lot to offer expats of…Read more
A Few Tips For Expats Driving In RomaniaPublic transport in Romania has developed greatly over the past few years. The country now has a fairly good network…Read more