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In Romania, visas fall under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which operates the eViza portal. The pages consulted on 2026-09-17 describe an application completed online, then validated and submitted in person at the chosen diplomatic mission or consular post. The portal distinguishes the uniform short-stay visa, the visa with limited territorial validity, the airport transit visa, the national long-stay visa and the diplomatic or service visa.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
Ministerul Afacerilor Externe — the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, publisher of the eViza portal
Submission channel
Form completed online on eViza, sent for validation, then the file submitted in person at the chosen diplomatic mission or consular post, by appointment
Electronic visa
The portal allows the application to be completed and sent online, but states that the file is then submitted in person; it presents no visa issued entirely online
Portal language
Romanian and English

Do you need a visa?

Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.

Documented visa types

"Uniform Visa" (C) — short-stay visa
According to the portal: stays not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period, with one, two or several entries. Purposes cited: tourism, business, visiting relatives, culture, sport, official visit, medical reasons, studies, others. Official page (new tab)
"Visa with Limited Territorial Validity" (VLTV)
According to the portal: valid in the territory of one or several member states, but not of all. Duration not stated on the page consulted. Official page (new tab)
"Airport Transit Visa" (A)
According to the portal: transit through the international zones of one or several airports, during a stopover or a change of aircraft. Maximum validity of six months for the multiple-entry form. Official page (new tab)
"National Visa" (D) — long-stay visa
Broken down by purpose on the portal: employment, secondment, studies, family reunification, religious activities, scientific research, economic, professional or commercial activities, working holiday and other purposes. Official page (new tab)
"Diplomatic and Service Visa" (DS)
According to the portal: intended for people holding an official function as members of the staff of foreign diplomatic missions, for the entire duration of their mission. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The eViza portal of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs makes it possible to complete the application online, to attach the supporting documents requested and to address it to the chosen diplomatic mission or consular post. The home page states that the application must be accepted, the mandatory fields filled in and the documents uploaded before sending.

After the file is validated online, the portal provides for an appointment to be booked and then for the file to be submitted in person at the diplomatic mission or consular post. The portal recommends filing the application at least two weeks before the planned travel date.

Steps in the procedure

  1. Find out about the conditions to be met in order to apply for and obtain a visa.
  2. Determine whether you are subject to the visa requirement.
  3. Complete the visa application online and attach the documents requested.
  4. Send the application file for validation.
  5. Book an appointment with the diplomatic mission or consular post.
  6. Submit the file in person.
  7. Track the progress of the application.

Documents mentioned by the authority

The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17: airport transit visa (A) 90 EUR; uniform visa (C) 90 EUR; children aged 6 to 12 for visas A and C, 45 EUR; long-stay visa (D) 300 EUR. The portal specifies that, for long-stay applications sent for validation from April 27, 2026, the fee is 300 euros, against 120 euros for applications sent before that date. It also states that the fees are collected in euros, in United States dollars or in the currency of the state of residence.

The portal also provides for reduced fees under agreements concluded by the European Union with third states; these amounts depend on nationality and are not reproduced here. Refer to the nationality selector on this page and to the official page. The portal recommends filing the application at least two weeks before the planned travel date; it states no general processing time.

After the decision

The decision rests with the diplomatic mission or consular post applied to. The portal provides for a step to check the progress of the application.

The pages consulted detail neither the grounds for refusal, nor the avenues of appeal, nor the conditions for extending the stay. The portal refers to separate sections devoted to calculating the right of stay, to entry conditions and to the European entry-exit system.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for Romania to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required to travel to Romania?

It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.

Where is the application filed?

The application is completed online on the eViza portal of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then, after validation, the file is submitted in person at the chosen diplomatic mission or consular post, by appointment.

Is there an electronic visa?

The portal allows the application to be completed and sent online, but then provides for submission in person. The pages consulted present no visa issued entirely online.

What are the stated fees?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17: 90 EUR for the airport transit visa and for the uniform visa, 45 EUR for children aged 6 to 12 on those two visas, and 300 EUR for the long-stay visa sent for validation from April 27, 2026.

When should the application be filed?

The portal recommends filing visa applications at least two weeks before the planned travel date. It states no general processing time on the pages consulted.

What are the main visa categories?

The portal distinguishes the uniform short-stay visa (C), the visa with limited territorial validity, the airport transit visa (A), the national long-stay visa (D), broken down by purpose, and the diplomatic and service visa (DS).

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

Prepare my case

This method is the same for every destination. It does not list any document as an official requirement: only the authority’s source is authoritative.

  1. Describe your situation

    Nationality, residence, purpose and dates. The checker tells covered routes apart from situations that are still unknown.

  2. Check at the source

    Open the destination’s official source and compare it with your situation before starting a procedure.

  3. Track what is left to do

    Your space keeps your answers and your declared checklist. A complete checklist does not announce a favorable decision.

Check my route Open my case

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.