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Romania, an EU member state since 2007, applies visa regulations harmonised with the Schengen Visa Code (EU Regulation No. 810/2009).
While not yet a full member of the Schengen Area, Romania recognises valid Schengen visas and residence permits for short stays of up to 90 days, allowing eligible travellers to enter without a separate Romanian visa.
From March 2024, Romania joined the Schengen zone by air and sea, with full land border integration expected by 2025–2026.
This means that travellers entering via Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, or Timișoara airports can enjoy Schengen-style entry procedures while Romania continues to issue national visas under the oversight of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE).
Most travellers from the EU, EEA, and Schengen countries do not require a visa for Romania.
However, foreign nationals from visa-required countries must obtain an entry visa before travel unless exempt under a Schengen or EU residence permit.
Romania issues three main categories of entry visas, depending on the purpose and duration of stay:
Each visa type is issued under the authority of the MAE and may lead to residence permit applications handled by the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) in Romania.
Applicants must prepare a complete set of supporting documents before applying. A full checklist can be found here Documents Required (2026). These typically include:
Full details: Romania Visa Fees (2026) and Romania Visa Processing Times (2026).
Visa applications are submitted through the Romania eVisa Portal or the VFS Global network.
The process includes:
See detailed guidance in the Romania Visa Application Guide (2026).
A Schengen visa is required for any entering Romania.
Romania applies the Schengen Visa Code and is partially integrated into the Schengen system (air and sea borders as of 2024).
This means:
For full Schengen updates, visit:
Schengen Processing Times (2026) and
Schengen Priority & Express Services (2026).
At the time of beginning the online visa application process via the external portal E-VIZA www.evisa.ro, you must acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions surrounding the provision of your personal data for the purposes of processing and granting visas for entry into Romania.
The Romania tourist visa is valid for no more than 90 days every six months.
In accordance with embassy regulations for the visitor permit, you must have at least 50 Euros every day of your stay. In addition, the total balance in your bank account must exceed 500 Euros.
