Health cover for temporary visitors in Romania (2026)

Last reviewed: 31 October 2026

In short: The card gives access to care from providers that have a contract with a Romanian local health insurance house. It does not cover private care, rescue and repatriation, or planned treatment. The National Health Insurance House (CNAS) is the contact named by the EU.

RuleWhat applies
Health cards acceptedUnplanned care during a temporary visitEHIC [1]
What the card coversUnplanned care during a temporary visitCare from doctors, dentists and hospitals that have a contract with a local health insurance house (casa de asigurări de sănătate). Hospital cover is for emergencies, contagious diseases needing isolation and childbirth, and some day treatment. Prescribed medicines are reimbursed up to set percentages of the reference price. Services outside the package, from non-contracted providers or provided on request are paid by the patient. [1]
Private care coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [2]
Repatriation coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [2]
Planned treatment coveredUnplanned care during a temporary visitNo [2]
Body to contactUnplanned care during a temporary visitNational Health Insurance House (Casa Națională de Asigurări de Sănătate, CNAS). [1]

Notes

  • The Commission country page names the EHIC only.
  • Only providers within the public system can be used with the card; the EU page states this for the EHIC in general. The Commission country page notes that a private hospital contracted with a health insurance fund may charge a co-payment.
  • The EU pages state this for the EHIC in general: the card does not cover rescue or repatriation.

Sources

  1. European Commission (Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion): Romania - European Health Insurance Card (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources
  2. European Union (Your Europe): Health cover for temporary stays (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources

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