Why Apply for a Romania Visit Visa?

• Stay upto 3 months with multi-entry visit visa approval.
• Extensive budget-friendly destinations with lower cost of living.  
• Explore medieval castles such as Bran Castle, fortified churches, and UNESCO-listed monasteries.
• Romania has a high visit visa success rate of 88.36%.
• Travel to Carpathian Mountains, Black Sea coast, Danube Delta and traditional villages of Transylvania, Romania.

Types of Romania Visit Visas

Romania offers several types of visit visas based on purpose and duration of travel. These include Type A (Airport Transit Visa), Type B visa for international transiting through Romania and Type C (short-term visit visa) to live and explore the country for upto 90 days. The table below gives an overview of types of visit visas in Romania and their validity period:   

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Romania Visa for Indians

Indians wanting to visit Romania for commercial or tourism purposes require a Romania visa, as the country is part of the Schengen zone. Travellers from India can apply for a short-term (Type C) visa valid for up to 90 days. Romania visa for Indians is generally processed within 10-15 days after completing the application procedures at the nearest Embassy/Consulate.

Benefits of a Visit Visa to Romania

• Multi-purpose visits: Travel to Romania to meet relatives/friends, conduct business meetings, or participate in cultural and sports events.
• Heritage/Cultural tours: Discover Romania's rich cultural heritage through historical walks and organised city tours.
• Flexible entry: Romania visit visa is approved for single, double, and multiple entries, to plan a flexible travel itinerary.
• Pathway for an extended stay: Provides a streamlined pathway to transition to a Type D visa and obtain a residence permit for long-term stay, work, study, or family reunification.

Eligibility Criteria for a Romania Visit Visa      

To be eligible for a Romania tourist visa, you need to have a valid passport, a defined purpose of travel, insurance, and proof of sufficient funds.

The eligibility criteria for a Romania visit visa are as follows:

• Passport validity: The passport must be valid for at least 6 months
• Sufficient funds: Proof of sufficient financial stability to cover expenses during the visit.
• Accommodation: Confirmed hotel booking details or an invitation letter from a relative/friend living permanently in Romania.
• Insurance: Mandatory travel and health insurance that is valid for the stay period and offers a minimum coverage of €30,000- €50,000.
• Purpose of visit: Clear and concise documented purpose of visit( tourism, business, family reunification, etc).
• Character certificate: Clean criminal record in the home country as well as in all EU nations.

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Documents required for Romania Visit Visa

The documents required for a Romania visitor visa are given below:

• Valid passport.
• Recent bank statement of 3 months.
• Proof of hotel booking.
• An invitation letter from a relative who is a permanent resident of the country.
• Detailed itinerary/purpose of visit.
• Police clearance certificate.
• Recent passport-sized photos.
• Travel insurance coverage of €50,000.
• Employment letter (optional).
• Company registration/MOA proof (if self-employed).
• Completed and signed the visa application form.

How to Apply for a Romania Visit Visa from India?

The steps to apply for a Romania visit visa are as follows:

Step 1: Check your eligibility for a visit visa to Romania.

Step 2: Gather the necessary documents, such as a passport, insurance, flight tickets, proof of accommodation, an employment letter (if required), etc., for the visa application.

Step 3: Fill the online tourist visa application form through the official Romanian eVisa portal.

Step 4:  Schedule an appointment at the nearest Romanian Embassy/Consulate.

Step 5: Submit the documents in person to the Embassy of Romania for verification.

Step 6: Attend the biometrics appointment and pay visa processing fee.

Step 7: Track visa application status on official e-portal during the review.

Step 8: Upon visa approval, fly to Romania on a trip.

Romania Visit Visa Processing Time

The processing time of a Romania visit visa (Type C) is around 10-15 days but may get extended to up to 45 days for certain cases. Reasons for delay in visa approval include incomplete documents, inaccurate information, or a high volume of applications during the peak travel season.

Note: You should apply at least 2 months before the scheduled travel date.

Romania Visit Visa Fees

The cost of a Romania visit visa (short-term Type C) is around €80 for tourism and short business stays. The visa application fee for children aged between 6–12 is €40 while it is exempted for children under the age of six.

How can Y-Axis help you?

Y-Axis is India’s leading visa and immigration consultancy, with expertise in Romanian immigration. Contact Y-Axis to help you with the following:

• Gather immigration documents.
• Understanding the visa pathway to take.
• Reviewing documents before applying.
• Type of visit visa to apply for.
• Complete application process.
• Post-arrival procedures.