Romania
Dating in Romania for expats in Bucharest, Cluj and beyond
Old towns, big parks and a warm welcome once the ice is broken: meet people in Romania who moved here too, or who love an international story. Creating a profile is free.
- Free membership
- Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca
- English welcome
- Many manually verified members
In short
Dating in Romania as an expat starts slowly and warms up: people can seem formal at first and very welcoming once you know them. ExpatSingles is free to join; add your city and what you are looking for, and it suggests people nearby every day.
- Who: expats in Romania, and Romanians who would like to meet someone from abroad.
- Without paying: your profile, fresh suggestions daily, a free ID check and a handful of messages a day.
- Ideas: first dates in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Brașov, below.
- VIP: unlimited messages; the price for your account is shown before you pay.
Many internationals come to Romania to work in IT, engineering and the growing tech sector, and Bucharest is usually their first base; Cluj-Napoca has a lively international community of its own. Online dating helps expats in Romania meet people outside the office and the expat bubble.
Why expats in Romania try online dating
It takes the guesswork out of meeting people in a new city.
ExpatSingles in Romania
Living in Romania and hoping to meet someone? ExpatSingles was made for that
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A common story
Members have moved abroad or want someone who has, so new jobs, new languages and families far away are understood.
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In English
English is widely spoken in the big cities; list Romanian too if you are learning it.
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Local
Suggestions follow the distance you choose, so you meet people in your own city.
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Low key
Your profile shows a username and your nearest town, nothing more.
First date ideas
Three first dates in Romania
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Bucharest
King Michael I Park
The big lakeside park in the north of the city, once called Herăstrău, made for a long walk by the water.
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Cluj-Napoca
Central Park
A park more than a century and a half old by the river Someșul Mic, with a lake and the restored Casino building.
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Brașov
Piața Sfatului
The main square of the old town, with the Council House at its centre and summer terraces for a coffee.
Dating culture in Romania: reserved at first, then warm
Romanians can come across as a little reserved and formal with people they do not know, and expats who get past that usually find them warm and generous. Hospitality matters: an invitation to someone's home for dinner is a real compliment.
Be on time for a date or a dinner. Friends greet each other with a kiss on both cheeks, and a small gift for the host, flowers or chocolates, is always appreciated.
Romanian is the official language. English is common in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Brașov, less so in smaller towns, so a few words of Romanian go a long way.
Free to join
Bucharest, Cluj or Brașov: start with a free profile
Say where you live and who you would like to meet, and fresh suggestions arrive daily. A free ID check is included.
Join freeHow to start dating in Romania on ExpatSingles
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Sign up free
Choose a username, add a photo and the city where you live.
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Add your languages
English, Romanian or both: let people know.
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Get verified
Free with an ID, or with a quick video call with a moderator.
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Write first
A few messages a day cost nothing; VIP removes the limit.
Dating safely in Romania
- A busy cafe or park. A first date in a busy cafe or park is easy and safe, and it is wise to tell a friend where you are going. Stay on ExpatSingles until you have met in person: a pop-up warns you when someone tries to take the chat to WhatsApp or a similar app.
- No money, no gifts. The Romanian Police advise never sending money or gifts to someone you only know online, however close you feel, and treating a sudden request for emergency money as a clear sign of fraud. A reverse image search can show whether profile photos are stolen.
- Lost money? If you lose money to a scam, make a complaint at the nearest police unit straight away, and tell the National Cyber Security Directorate on 1911 so others can be warned. In an emergency, call 112.
What ExpatSingles costs in Romania
Creating a profile, seeing your daily suggestions, getting verified and sending a few messages a day are free in Romania. VIP is not sold in Romanian lei; the checkout shows you the price for your account first, and you only ever pay for a plan you chose yourself. See what VIP and VIP Plus include.
Dating in Romania: what expats ask
What is dating in Romania like for expats?
Dating in Romania for expats often begins a little formally and warms up quickly. Punctuality is appreciated, hospitality matters, and a walk in a park or a coffee in an old town square makes an easy first date.
Where do expats in Romania live?
Expats in Romania live mostly in Bucharest, the main base for work and study, and in Cluj-Napoca, which has its own international community. Your suggestions follow your city and distance.
Is ExpatSingles free in Romania?
ExpatSingles is free in Romania for everything you need to start: your profile, suggestions each day, the ID or video check and some messages daily. VIP is an option, priced at checkout for your account.
Do I need to speak Romanian to date in Romania?
You do not need to speak Romanian to date in Romania, especially in the big cities, where English is widely spoken. Learning a few words is a kind gesture that people notice.
Where do I report a romance scam in Romania?
A romance scam in Romania is reported with a complaint at the nearest police unit; you can also alert the National Cyber Security Directorate on 1911. In an emergency, call 112.
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