Romania Visa Types

The most common form of visa for Romania is a tourist visa, which is given to overseas visitors who want to visit the country for sightseeing purposes.

Individuals who plan to visit Romania for business-related activities such as meetings, events, business fairs, or unpaid training without labor or gainful work are given a Romania business or fair participation visa. Invitations from professional chambers and organizations must be sent with the application.

Individuals who want to visit a family member or a friend who lives in Romania must get a Romania family, relative, or friend visit visa. To get a visa, applicants must submit an invitation letter from the person they are visiting, along with other needed papers.

Individuals or groups traveling to Romania to attend a cultural event or activity may be given a cultural, sports, or conference visit visa. The application must include an invitation from the receiving association and confirmation documentation from the supervisory ministry, and additional supporting documents.

Students who desire to study in Romania for academic purposes are granted a Romania short-term education or internship visa. The applicant must submit documents such as proof of appropriate housing, an acceptance letter from the receiving school, and sponsorship documentation if the student cannot offer adequate financial means for himself/herself.

Individuals whose nationality precludes them from transiting to another country from Romania must get a transit visa. A transit visa to Romania permits an individual to travel to a third nation from Romanian territory for up to five days. It can be issued for one or more transits.

Even though the applicant’s nationality is on the visa-free list, Romania category D visas are necessary for stays in Romania that exceed three months for various reasons. You may apply for a long-term visa to Romania:

• A student is planning to study in a Romanian pre-graduate, graduate, or postgraduate institution.
• A researcher who will conduct a scientific study by the Ministry of Research and Innovation’s rules.
• An individual who intends to engage in religious activities sanctioned by the State Secretariat for Cults.

You may be eligible to get one of the following visa types depending on the purpose of your travel to Romania, which is limited to 90 days or fewer in a 180-day period.