Beware of pickpockets and other petty thieves in crowded areas.

There have been a number of Hepatitis A cases in Romania. Travellers are advised to seek medical advice about inoculations before travelling and to drink only bottled water.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice.

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State

Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

Romanian National Tourist Office in the UK

22 New Cavendish Street, London W1M 7LH, UK
Tel: (020) 7224 3692.
www.romaniatourism.com

Embassy of Romania in the UK

Arundel House, 4 Palace Green, London W8 4QD, UK
Tel: (020) 7937 9666.
http://londra.mae.ro
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700.
Consular section: MEIC House, 344 Kensington High Street, London W14 8NS, UK
Tel: (020) 7602 9777 or 9662.
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 1000-1300

Embassy of Romania in the USA

1607 23rd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 332 4846 or 2879 (consular section).
www.roembus.org

Romanian National Tourist Office in the USA

355 Lexington Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 545 8484.
www.romaniatourism.com