British Embassy Bucharest

Heading to Bucharest for Romania vs Wales friendly match on 6 June?

, here’s what you need to know 👇

⚽𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐂𝐃𝐎 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 - Stay informed about Romania with up-to-date guidance (link available in comments section)

⚽𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬 - Romania enforces strict drug laws. Don’t risk arrest – avoid any involvement with illegal substances

⚽𝐁𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 - Stay vigilant when drinking in bars or clubs to avoid spiked drinks. Never leave your drink unattended

⚽𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 - Ensure you’re covered for emergencies, including medical care and unexpected events

⚽𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 - Keep your passport, phone, and valuables secure, especially in crowded areas

📞𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩? Contact us at +40 (0)21 201 7200

Support the team responsibly. Stay safe and enjoy the game!🙌

FA Wales

Speaking with Sabina Iosub / Antena 3, Ambassador Giles Portman reflected on Romania’s remarkable development over the past two decades and the increasingly close partnership between the UK and Romania.🇬🇧🤝🇷🇴

Having worked on Romania’s EU accession negotiations years ago, our Ambassador spoke about how Romania has grown into an influential and confident member of the European Union, with a stronger voice in Brussels and an increasingly important role across Europe.

He also highlighted the vital contribution of the Romanian diaspora in the UK, which continues to strengthen the ties between our countries.

Looking ahead, the Ambassador welcomed Romania’s expected accession to the , a significant milestone that will help make Romania an even more attractive destination for investment, innovation and economic growth.