Romania Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | See below | No | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
Romania is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area.
EU nationals: When travelling from one Schengen country to another, you are not required to show your passport or national ID card at the border. However, airlines, train operators, and ferry companies may still ask you to present a passport or ID to confirm your identity.
Non-EU nationals: To enter Romania, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen Area. You may also be asked to show proof of onward travel and sufficient funds for your stay.
Visas
EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter Romania. But those planning to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a residence registration certificate with local authorities.
Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit Romania visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:
Africa: Seychelles.
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (passport must include an identity card number), Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia (biometric passports only; excluding those issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Romanian embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.
Types and Cost
Short-stay visa: €90 for adults, €45 for children aged six to 11, and free for children under six. Certain categories, such as students, researchers, and family members of EU/EEA citizens, are exempt from fees.
Validity
The Schengen Type C visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Transit
Travellers transiting through Romania by air may require a transit visa depending on their nationality. Check with a Romanian embassy or consulate before travelling.
Application to
Make your initial application online (https://evisa.mae.ro) or contact the embassy, high commission or consulate.
Schengen Visas
Romania is a Schengen country, so the Schengen visa scheme applies.
Temporary residence
EU nationals: Must register their stay with the General Inspectorate for Immigration if remaining in Romania for more than 90 days.
Working days
Visa applications are typically processed within 15 calendar days, though some cases may take up to 45 days. Applicants are advised to apply well in advance.
Sufficient Funds
Schengen visa applicants must be able to provide proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay.
Extension of stay
Schengen visa holders with a visa valid for less than 90 days can only extend their visas in exceptional circumstances, such as force majeure or for humanitarian reasons.
Entry with pets
Pets entering Romania from other EU countries must have a microchip, an EU pet passport, and a valid rabies vaccination. Pets from non-EU countries must meet EU import standards, including a veterinary certificate and, if required, a rabies antibody test.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
British Embassy in Romania
Telephone: (40) 21 201 7200.
Website: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/romania
Address: , 24 Jules Michelet, Bucharest, 010463,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs 0830-1700; Fri 0830-1600.
Embassy of Romania in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7937 9666.
Website: http://londra.mae.ro
Address: , Arundel House, 4 Palace Green, London, W8 4QD,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700; Mon-Thurs 1000-1300 (consular section).
Embassy of Romania in the USA
Telephone: (202) 332 4846 or 2879 (consular section).
Website: http://washington.mae.ro/en
Address: , 1607 23rd Street NW, Washington, DC 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 1000-1600.
