Provider checklist — Romania
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Ask these questions in writing before you book. A reputable provider will answer them clearly. Evasion or vague responses are a red flag.
- Are placements at residential children's homes? (Refuse — Romania is the textbook orphanage-tourism case from the 1990s and the ethics-literature reference point.)
- Is the partner organisation registered as an Asociație or Fundație with the Romanian National Trade Register?
- (Bear/wildlife) Is the sanctuary affiliated with World Animal Protection or an equivalent independent welfare body?
- What's the EU citizen / non-EU citizen visa pathway for this placement?
Also use the global checklist
The program comparison worksheet covers questions that apply to every destination and program type.