Embassy of Romania in Lisbon, Portugal; address Rua de Sao Caetano a Lapa 5, 1200-828, Lisboa; phone +351213968812. Head of mission: Mrs. Daniela Anda…
Head of mission: Mrs. Daniela Anda Grigore-Gîtman, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Romania, 7 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Alain Bonte, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Vitalino José Ferreira Prova Canas, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Carlos Teixeira Machado, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mrs. Marina de Vasconcelos Drummond Borges Pinto da Cruz, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. António de Andrade Albuquerque Flores da Costa, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Portugal, 1 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Emilio Armando Leite Lopes, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Romania has emerged as an appealing destination for tourists, offering a unique mix of cultural heritage, historical significance, and stunning natural scenery. With around 6.8 million foreign tourists annually, it ranks prominently in regional tourism, attracting visitors with its medieval towns, gothic castles, and the picturesque Carpathian Mountains. Given that approximately 1 million Portuguese travel abroad each year, a segment of these travelers may find Romania an attractive option to explore.
Romania is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Portugal. It ranks 19th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is slightly lower than Portugal's 15th place. According to the Global Peace Index, Romania ranks 36th out of 160 countries, again not as safe as Portugal, which is 7th. In terms of crime statistics, Romania has a murder rate of 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to Portugal's lower rate of 0.8. Female murder rates are also higher in Romania (0.8) than in Portugal (0.6). The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Romania has some challenges, with various crime indices showing it is generally less favorable than Portugal. For example, Romania has a higher score for human trafficking (6.5) compared to Portugal (4.5). Overall, while Romania is relatively safe, tourists should remain aware of their surroundings and take standard precautions, similar to any travel destination.