POLICE
Like all cities, Bucharest too has dangerous spots; however, it is considered a safe city in European terms.
The city center is usually safe, but at night be careful in parks and peripheral areas. Emergency Police number: 955;
General Emergency number (for Police, Ambulance & Fire Department): 112.
HEALTH SERVICES
Dial 9611 for the ambulance public non-stop service. There are also private ambulance services: dial for Puls 9737
or 243-1333, for SOS Medical and Ambulance services 9761 or 0722-333-000.
DRIVING IN ROMANIA
The legal speed limit is 50 Km/hr in cities, 90 Km/hr outside the city and 120 Km/hr on highways.
Driving above this limits will result in fines with the possibility of losing your license.
Most international driving licenses are accepted in Romania, but check with the rental company to be sure. Some rental car companies also provide the service
of hiring a car with a driver. A blood alcohol level of any kind is not tolerated, and talking on a cell phone
while driving is also prohibited.
Money
Money can be exchanged at banks, hotels and private offices (Casa de schimb valutar).
There can be major differences in rates, especially between the banks and the private exchange offices.
Changing money in the street is illegal and inadvisable.
Bank notes are in the following denominations: 1 leu, 5 lei, 10 lei, 50 lei, 100 and 500 lei.
Coins: 1 ban, 5 bani, 10 and 50 bani.
Banks are open weekdays from 8:30 to noon and from 14:00 to 16:00.
Post offices
The Central Post Office is at 10, Matei Millo St. (near the Phone Company building on Calea Victoriei).
www.posta-romana.ro
Open: 7:30-20:00. Closed Sunday.
Telephones
When calling into Romania, you need to dial the the international access code (00), country's code (40), the city code
(without the initial 0-021 for Bucharest), then the subscriber's number.
When dialling a mobile number from abroad, the initial 0 is also dropped.
Airports
Bucharest International Airport (Henry Coanda) - for international and domestic flights.
Phone Switchboard: (4021) 204-1000
Customs: ext. 1514
Lost luggage: ext. 1043
Airport Police: ext. 1523
Bucharest Baneasa Airport - for domestic and international flights.
Phone: (4021) 9371; (4021) 232-0020 ext.:131
VISAS
EU and American citizen with a valid passport can visit for 90 days with no visa requirement. All other visitors will
need a visa. Visas should be obtained prior to the arrival, from Romanian Diplomatic Missions'Offices in your country.
A list of the nations for witch a Romanian visa is required can be found at www.mae.ro
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