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Our Romania visa application process

How to apply for your Romania visa with iVisa

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Complete your online application

Answer a few simple questions, see when you’ll get your Schengen Visa, upload the required documents, and pay using secure methods. You can save your progress and return at any time.

The Romania Schengen Visa is our most popular travel document for this destination. We’ll guide you through any unclear questions during the application process.

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We review your application

The Romanian visa system is known for being tricky – your photo must be the right size, and your passport scan must be clear.

Don’t worry; we will review your application to see if anything might cause delays. One of our experts checks everything for errors or missing information to make sure it’s ready to go. This review is quick but thorough.

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We submit it for government processing

We’re not the Romanian government, but we submit your application to them and are here to support you along the way if any issues arise.

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Get your Romania Schengen Visa

We’ll let you know how to use your approved Schengen Visa for your trip.

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Visa types needed for Romania

  • Romania Schengen Visa (Type C)
  • ETIAS for Romania (coming soon)*
  • Romania Long-Stay Visa (Type D)*
  • Romania Airport Transit Visa (Type A)*

Romania Schengen Visa (Type C)

The Romania Schengen Visa is a short-stay visa for non-EU nationals planning to visit Romania and the rest of the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. It’s intended for tourism, business meetings, cultural/sports events, short-term language courses, or visiting family and friends.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

🛂 Passport: Issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen Area, with at least 2 blank pages

📄 Photocopies of previous visas: Clear copies of any previous Schengen visas (if any) and your current passport's bio-data page

📸 Photos: A recent biometric passport photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) meeting ICAO standards

✉️ Personal cover letter: A signed letter introducing yourself, explaining the exact purpose of your visit, the duration, and a detailed day-to-day itinerary

🗺️ Travel itinerary: Confirmed flight reservations (round-trip) and proof of intra-Schengen transport (train/flight) if visiting multiple countries

🏨 Proof of accommodation: Confirmed hotel bookings, a rental agreement, or an official invitation (approved by the General Inspectorate for Immigration - IGI) if staying with a host

💰 Proof of financial means: Bank statements from the last 3 months. Romania requires proof of at least €50 per day, with a total minimum of €500 for the entire stay

🏠 Proof of ties to country of residence: Employment contract, leave approval letter, student enrollment certificate, marriage certificate, birth certificate, business registration and tax returns, etc., to prove intent to return

🩺 Travel medical insurance: Minimum coverage of €30,000 for the entire Schengen territory, covering emergency medical, hospitalization, and repatriation

ETIAS for Romania (coming soon)*

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is not a visa. It is a mandatory electronic pre-travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers entering Romania and the broader Schengen Area. It is designed to enhance security by pre-screening travelers before they arrive at the border.

  • Who needs it: Travelers from over 60 visa-free countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

  • Purpose: Tourism, business, transit, or short-term medical/study stays

  • Stay limit: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

  • Validity: 3 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first

*Please note: ETIAS is not yet in force. Until its official launch, visa-exempt travelers can continue to enter Romania using only a valid passport. Once implemented, a 6-month transitional period will occur where the authorization is encouraged but not strictly mandatory for entry.

Romania Long-Stay Visa (Type D)*

The Romania Long-Stay Visa is required for stays exceeding 90 days. Unlike the Type C visa, this allows the holder to apply for a residence permit upon arrival in Romania. Common purposes include employment (D/AM), studies (D/SD), or family reunification (D/VF).

Applicants must submit the following documents:

🛂 Passport: Must be valid for at least the duration of the visa

  • For employment: A valid work authorization issued by the IGI at the employer's request

  • For studies: A letter of acceptance from the Romanian Ministry of Education

🛡️ Criminal record certificate: An official police clearance from your home country (legalized or apostilled)

🩺 Medical insurance: Comprehensive health insurance valid for the entire duration of the visa

💰 Proof of financial means: Proof of salary at the level of the minimum gross basic salary in Romania or proof of monthly funds (at least the national minimum gross salary) for the duration of the academic year

🏨 Proof of accommodation: A registered lease agreement or proof of university dormitory placement

*We currently don't offer this visa.

Romania Airport Transit Visa (Type A)*

The Airport Transit Visa allows citizens of specific high-risk countries to pass through the international transit area of a Romanian airport without entering the national territory.

*We currently don't offer this visa.

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Romania visa policy

Visa-exempt nationals (such as citizens of the USA, UK, Canada and Australia) are permitted to visit for tourism or business for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.Visa-exempt travelers will soon be required to obtain ETIAS authorization (European Travel Information and Authorization System) before departure. This digital pre-screening is linked to the traveler’s passport and remains valid for three years or until the passport expires.

Visa-required nationals must apply for a Schengen Visa (Type C) for short stays or a National Visa (Type D) for stays exceeding 90 days, such as work, study, or family reunification. iVisa works with a trusted partner to provide expert guidance for the Romania Schengen Visa application, ensuring all documentation is correctly submitted.

Extensions for short-stay visas are rarely granted and are reserved for exceptional, well-justified cases such as force majeure, humanitarian reasons, or serious medical emergencies that prevent travel. Overstaying in Romania is a serious offense. Overstayers may face fines, deportation under escort, and entry bans to the entire Schengen Area for a period ranging from several months to five years, depending on the duration of the overstay.

Romania visa prices

Romania Schengen Visa (Type C)

From $399.99

Valid for 3 months after issued
Single entry
Stay up to 90 days per entry

Fast facts

Appointment needed?

To provide biometric info

Main reason for denials?

Incomplete documentation

Average time to apply?

15-45 days

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FAQs

Yes, if you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country (such as the US, UK, or Canada), you will need an ETIAS authorization starting in the second half of 2026. It is a digital permit linked to your passport and valid for three years.

Yes. Under the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), all non-EU travelers entering Romania must provide biometric data (facial image and fingerprints) at the border. This replaces manual passport stamps and is mandatory even for visa-exempt visitors.

By law, you are required to carry a valid photo ID at all times in Romania. While a clear photocopy of your passport's bio-data page is usually sufficient for walking around, you will need the original document for official checks, hotel check-ins, or when traveling between cities.

Yes. Romania is a NATO and EU member, and its borders are highly secure. While there is a conflict in neighboring Ukraine, it has not affected the safety of tourists in Romania. Normal travel precautions are advised, especially in major cities like Bucharest.

No. Having a UK or US visa does not grant entry to Romania. You must either be from a visa-exempt country or hold a valid Schengen Visa or a Romanian National Visa.

Our team works with a legal partner specializing in Schengen Visas. They will review your application to ensure its accuracy and completeness. Once the authorities approve it, you’ll receive an email with the next steps.

The “90/180-rule” means you can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days total within any continuous 180-day window. The 180-day period is not fixed, it is counted backward from each day you are in the Schengen Area.

Example:

  • You enter the Schengen Area on January 1
  • You stay for 30 days and leave on January 30
  • In the last 180 days, you’ve used 30 days
  • You still have 60 days left to use

If you later return:

  • You stay 40 more days
  • Now you’ve used 70 days total
  • You only have 20 days left until older days “drop off” the 180-day window
  • Leaving the Schengen Area “resets” nothing - only time does

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