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Romania lets you sell images of public works unless a still-in-copyright work is the main subject; most landmarks are old enough to be public domain.

By Joel Kelly Verified Jun 28, 2026 2 sources
Permit: conditionalPanorama: Limited

Shoot decision

Depends on setup

Personal photography needs no permit. Tripods, lighting, or crews in city centers often need a permit.

Permit

Conditional

Issuer: Site or heritage manager for commercial and interior shoots; no permit for personal street photography

Cost: No permit for personal photography; commercial shoots and heritage or religious sites need permits

Personal photography needs no permit. Tripods, lighting, or crews in city centers often need a permit. Some government sites restrict photography.

Drone / airspace

Governed by EU EASA rules via the AACR; operator registration required, with no-fly zones over airports and government sites

For category detail, see Drone Authority.

Street / public space

Yes to photograph; publishing a recognizable person is constrained by image rights under the Civil Code and GDPR

Candid editorial use is tolerated; advertising use generally needs consent.

Freedom of panorama

Limited

Law 8/1996 Art. 35(f) permits images of works permanently in public places except where the work is the main subject and the use is commercial. Works whose author died 70+ years ago are public domain and free commercially.

Practical notes

  • Selling a print whose dominant subject is a still-in-copyright modern building or sculpture can infringe; shoot it within a wider scene.
  • Palace of the Parliament exteriors are commonly photographed, but commercial use centered on protected designs or interiors needs permission.

Guidance, not legal advice

Rules change and enforcement varies. Confirm with the issuing authority before you shoot. Drone law depth lives at Drone Authority.

Drone Authority

Check the flight side

Photography access and drone permission are separate questions. Drone Authority covers the flight-law side for this country.

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