Romania Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Romania is an EU member. Most non-EU travelers need a Tourist, Business, or Transit visa to visit Romania. One confirmed exemption is that visa is not required for nationals of this country with a biometric passport for a maximum stay of 90 days within a 180-day period. Romania's Visa Policy states that all foreign nationals need a visa to enter the country. Citizens of nearly 110 nations, territories, and regions may visit Romania visa-free. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Romania visa at a glance
- Government fee
- At cost, no markup
- Official processing
- Up to 10 weeks
- Validity / stay
- Over 90 days
- Visa types
- 4
Do you need a visa for Romania?
Check the Embassy of Romania visa-exemption list for your nationality before traveling. If your nationality is not visa-exempt, you need a visa.
Romania visa types
- Digital Nomad Visa
- Remote work / digital nomad stay — Longer stay
- Tourist visa
- Tourism, leisure, sightseeing — Over 90 days
- Business visa
- Business meetings, conferences — Over 90 days
- Transit visa
- Passing through Romania to a third country — Per the transit rules
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Romania depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter Romania visa-free for short stays — one confirmed example is biometric passport holders for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Visa-required nationalities need a Tourist, Business, or Transit visa, or a Digital Nomad Visa for longer stays.
Documents required for a Romania visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportDigital Nomad Visa / Tourist visa / Business visa · 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
- Completed and signed application formDigital Nomad Visa / Tourist visa / Business visa · Completed and signed application form.
- Passport-style photographDigital Nomad Visa / Tourist visa / Business visa · Passport-style photograph.
- Travel itineraryDigital Nomad Visa / Tourist visa / Business visa · Travel itinerary.
- Proof of accommodationDigital Nomad Visa / Tourist visa / Business visa · Proof of accommodation.
- Evidence of sufficient financial means for your stayDigital Nomad Visa / Tourist visa / Business visa · Evidence of sufficient financial means for your stay.
- Travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for medical emergenciesDigital Nomad Visa / Tourist visa / Business visa · Travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for medical emergencies.
- Valid passportTransit visa · 6+ months validity.
- Confirmed onward ticket to a third country within the allowed transit periodTransit visa · Confirmed onward ticket to a third country within the allowed transit period.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the transit periodTransit visa · Proof of sufficient funds for the transit period.
- Visa for final destination if requiredTransit visa · Visa for final destination if required.
Romania visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- At cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Over 90 days
- Official processing
- Up to 10 weeks
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Romania visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the Romania visa-exemption list for your nationality. If you're exempt, you don't need this process.
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Romania for your country. Requirements differ by country
use their list, not a generic one.
Gather your documents
see the checklist in Required documents for a Romania visa above.
Submit your application
in person at the embassy or authorized visa center. Pay the government visa fee.
Wait for processing
the official ETA is up to 10 weeks. Apply at least 7–10 days before travel. Don't book non-refundable flights until approved.
Collect your passport when a decision is made and a visa is issued
Collect your passport when a decision is made and a visa is issued.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Romania's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Romania is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Romania visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Romania visa questions, answered.
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.