Romania: Romanian passport ranked 11th globally, granting access to 178 (…)

July 24, 2026

Romanian passport ranked 11th globally, granting access to 178 visa-free destinations
Jul 24, 2026

Romanian passport ranked 11th globally, granting access to 178 visa-free destinations.

Romanian citizens can travel to 178 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance, placing the country’s passport in 11th place in the Henley (…)

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