To apply for a Romanian visa, applicants must provide a complete set of supporting documents that meet the applicable Romanian national rules or Schengen visa rules, depending on the visa type.
Incomplete, inconsistent, incorrectly formatted or unverifiable documentation may lead to delays, requests for further evidence or refusal. The requirements differ depending on whether you apply for a short-stay (Type C) or long-stay (Type D) visa.
Standard Documents (All Visa Types)
The following core documents are commonly required for Romanian visa applications. Exact requirements vary by visa type, purpose of travel, applicant category and the Romanian diplomatic mission or consular office handling the application.
- Visa application form: completed online via the Romania e-Visa Portal and submitted to the selected Romanian diplomatic mission or consular office for validation before lodging the application in person, where required.
- Passport or travel document: issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure from the Schengen area for short-stay visa applications, and containing at least two blank pages. Long-stay visa applicants must meet the passport-validity rules for the relevant national visa category.
- Recent passport photographs: meeting the current Schengen or Romanian visa photo requirements, including ICAO-compliant standards where applicable.
- Proof of accommodation: Hotel booking, rental contract, or invitation letter from a host in Romania.
- Proof of sufficient funds: Recent bank statements (covering the past 3 months), employment letter, or sponsorship confirmation.
- Travel itinerary: return or onward travel reservation, confirmed travel route or other evidence of intended travel. Applicants should avoid purchasing non-refundable tickets unless specifically instructed by the competent visa authority.
- Travel medical insurance: valid throughout the Schengen area for the whole intended stay, covering emergency medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
- Proof of visa fee payment: payment confirmation, consular receipt or visa application centre receipt, where applicable and as instructed by the Romanian diplomatic mission, consular office or authorised application centre.
Additional Documents by Visa Type
1. Tourist Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Type C)
- Proof of tourism purpose (e.g., itinerary or travel confirmation).
- Accommodation bookings or invitation letter from host.
- Evidence of personal or sponsor financial support.
2. Business Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Type C)
- Invitation letter from Romanian business partner, company, or chamber of commerce.
- Company registration certificate (for both host and applicant, where applicable).
- Proof of business relationship (contracts, correspondence, or event registration).
3. Medical Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Type C)
- Letter or appointment confirmation from a licensed Romanian hospital or clinic.
- Proof of medical payment or deposit.
- Medical certificate from home country doctor (translated and legalised).
4. Long-Stay National Visa for Studies (Type D/SD)
- Letter of Acceptance from the Romanian Ministry of Education.
- Proof of tuition fee payment or scholarship award.
- Accommodation confirmation from university or private provider.
- Evidence of sufficient means of support for the period stated on the visa, normally linked to at least the Romanian minimum net monthly wage for the relevant period, unless an exemption applies. Applicants should check the current Romanian IGI and consular requirements for their study category.
5. Long-Stay National Visa for Family Reunification (Type D/VF)
- Marriage or birth certificate proving family relationship (legalised and translated).
- Proof of residence in Romania of the sponsor (Romanian citizen or resident).
- Proof of financial means and adequate accommodation for dependants.
6. Long-Stay National Visa for Employment or Work Purposes (Type D/AM or other relevant national category)
- Work permit, employment notice or evidence that the applicant falls within a category exempt from a work permit, as required by the Romanian General Inspectorate for Immigration and the relevant long-stay visa category.
- Employment contract signed by both parties.
- Proof of professional qualifications (if applicable).
7. Airport Transit Visa (Type A) or Short-Stay Schengen Visa for Transit (Type C), depending on whether the traveller remains in the international transit area or needs to enter or travel through the Schengen area.
- Valid visa for the next destination country (if required).
- Confirmed travel booking through Romania (airline or transport ticket).
- Proof of sufficient funds for transit or short stay, where applicable.
Translation and Legalisation Requirements
Official documents issued outside Romania may need to be translated, apostilled, legalised or notarised depending on the document type, country of issue and the requirements of the Romanian diplomatic mission, consular office or immigration authority. Applicants should check the specific checklist for their visa category before applying.
- Translated by an authorised or certified translator into Romanian, or another language accepted by the competent Romanian authority, where required.
- Apostilled or legalised, where required, depending on the country of issue and the document type.
- Notarised where required (e.g., marriage or birth certificates).
Digital Document Upload
Applicants using the Romania e-Visa Portal may upload supporting documents online so the selected Romanian diplomatic mission or consular office can validate the file before the applicant attends in person, where required. The personally lodged file must contain the required supporting documents in original and copy. If an authorised visa application centre is used in a particular country, applicants should follow the instructions of that centre and the competent Romanian mission.
Refer to Digital Document Upload Guide (2026) for step-by-step instructions.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting expired or incomplete bank statements.
- Failing to include translations or legalisation for foreign documents.
- Providing travel medical insurance that does not meet the Schengen requirements, including minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for emergency medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation throughout the Schengen area.
- Submitting unclear or unverified invitation letters.
Document Retention and Verification
The Romanian diplomatic mission, consular office or competent authority may verify submitted documents, request originals and copies, or ask for additional evidence during processing.
Fraudulent, false, forged or altered documentation may result in refusal under the Schengen Visa Code for short-stay Schengen visa applications, or refusal under Romanian national rules for long-stay visa applications, and may have further legal consequences.
Related Guidance
- Romania Visa Application Guide (2026)
- Romania Visa Fees (2026)
- Romania Visa Processing Times (2026)
- Romania Visa Eligibility Requirements (2026)
About This Page
Author: Visa Applications Editorial Team
Reviewed by: Michael Gibbons, Regulated Immigration Adviser.
Last Updated: 11 June 2026.