Romania

According to UNHCR’s experience, Ukrainian citizens should generally be able to cross back to Ukraine with internal Ukrainian identification documents only. This is not the case when trying to cross to Moldova where these documents are usually not accepted, but where a biometric passport is needed. For any updated information on exit or entry requirements, we do advise you however to call the border police at (+4)021 9590.

We would advise you to call the border police at (+4)021 9590 to ask for advice about your case.

There is currently no specific rule regarding a maximum period of stay in Ukraine.  As long as the Temporary Protection is still available in Romania, you can benefit from it. For the moment, Temporary Protection is foreseen to be available until March 2025.  You do not need to apply or ask for temporary protection again when you return.

If you received the Romanian citizenship certificate you are a citizen of Romania. Romania recognizes dual citizenship; thus, from the Romanian state’s perspective, you can have the Romanian and the Ukrainian nationalities at the same time. You will also not lose your Romanian citizenship by going back to Ukraine. You should be aware however that Ukraine does not allow its citizens to have two or more nationalities.

If you are considering returning to Ukraine, it is important that you notify the School Principal prior to departure and that you collect all transcripts and certifications proving courses done in Romania. Both before returning and upon arrival, please check and follow the instructions from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the State Service of Education Quality of Ukraine.

For other queries regarding where to find information and support, please check the information provided by the Ministry of Education and relevant school inspectorates.

You are entitled to disability benefits as long as you reside in Romania. Any missed appointments with the disability authority may lead to cancellation of the certificate. When you leave the country permanently, you should inform your relevant General Directorate for Social Assistance and Child Protection, in charge of issuance of certificates, in the following 48 hours to update your status. You can also contact the National Authority for the Protection of Rights of Persons with Disabilities (ANPDPD) at 0314338090 for any further information.

UNHCR does not have any information on free-of-charge transportation or buses that bring people back to Ukraine.

The exact procedure to close your bank account will depend on your bank so you should approach your bank before leaving to understand the procedure. Considering common practices of banks, we would generally recommend trying to go in person. If this is not possible, for example because you have already left, you should contact your bank and check whether it can be done by phone or via email. In some cases, after a long period of time and when no money is left on the account, the bank automatically closes the bank account, but this is not a rule.

Yes, banks in Ukraine and Romania may share credit history information, but this depends on various factors, including local regulations and agreements between banks. In general, if you have accounts or loans in both countries, your credit history may be accessible to financial institutions that have established partnerships or use shared credit reporting systems. However, always check with your specific bank for details on their policies regarding credit history sharing and the services they provide in each country.

You can request a certificate that proves that you have been employed in Romania and the amount of your salary from your employer.

The application of more flexible measures regarding entries and exits of pets from Ukraine has ceased in April 2023. Since 1^st May 2023, both entry and exit of domestic animals from Ukraine to and from Romania must be in accordance with the EU and national legislation. The pet will need to have a pet passport and all vaccinations.

Additional requirements could be applicable for entry to Ukraine and we encourage you to also inquire into regulations on the Ukrainian side of the border.  Also take into account that there are specific border points for traveling with animals. You can find a list of these border points here. For any additional information check with ANSVSA:

National Veterinary Sanitary and Food Safety Authority

Address: Bucharest, Piaţa Presei Libere no. 1, Building D1, Sector 1, Postal Code 013701.

Phone: (+4) 0372184977

Fax: (+4) 0372184993

Email: [email protected]

Working hours: Monday – Thursday: 08.00 – 16.30 | Friday: 08.00 – 14.00