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Procedure for the recognition of the professional qualification of tour guide obtained in an EU/EEA/Swiss Confederation member state*
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EU/EEA/Swiss Confederation citizens who settle in Romania and wish to practice the occupation of tourist guide are required to obtain the tourist guide certificate and badge, according to the documentation for the recognition of professional qualifications obtained in an EU/EEA/Swiss Confederation member state. The applicant will submit to the central public tourism authority the application provided in Annex no. 2 of OMEAT no. 180/2023i, accompanied by the documents listed in the "Required documents" section.
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Required documents
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request*
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the standard request provided in Annex no. 1 of OMEAT no. 180/2023, filled in and signed handwritten or digitally.*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
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certificate of professional competence for the qualification of tourist guide*
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certificate of professional competences for the qualification of tourist guide issued in Romania by an evaluation and certification center for professional competences authorized by the central public authority with responsibilities in the field of adult vocational training, provided that it has all the competences from the occupational standard in force in Romania*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
certificate/certification/diploma regarding knowledge of the Romanian language*
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certificate/attestation/diploma regarding knowledge of the Romanian language at least intermediate level*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
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copy of identity document*
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Of course! Please provide the Romanian text you would like translated into English.*
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Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
valid criminal record certificate, issued by the competent authorities*
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valid criminal record certificate, issued by the competent authorities*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
medical certificate showing that the holder is medically fit to carry out the activity of a tourist guide*
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medical document issued in accordance with Romanian legislation showing that the holder is medically fit (physically and mentally) to carry out the activity of tourist guide*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
ID/passport-type photos*
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Two ID certificate type photographs (size 2.5 cm x 3.5 cm).*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
certificate of completion of the professional training program of specialization/perfection type*
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in the case of the national/specialized tourist guide category, the documentation will additionally include a copy of the certificate of graduation from a professional training program of specialization/improvement*
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
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Deadlines
Resolution time:
30
Calendar days
Case filling duration:
180
Calendar days
Notification deadline:
5
Calendar days
Legislation
Appeal routes
In case of litigation, between the central public institution for tourism and the natural person interested in practicing pipeline the profession of tourist guide on the territory of Romania, the provisions of Law no. 554/2004 regarding administrative litigation, with subsequent amendments and completions, shall apply.
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Last updated:
11 August 2025
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General Directorate of Tourism within the Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism*
*Content marked with an asterisk (*) has been automatically translated and may not fully reflect the original meaning. For objective interpretation, please consult the Romanian version.
General Directorate of Tourism within the Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism*
Calea Victoriei, nr. 152
Telefon:
0372 492 697
Fax:
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Email:
autorizare@mturism.ro
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