Romania Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
94
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
94
Visa required in advance
104

Romania's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for a Romania tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Romania Visa-Free (94)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Romania without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

Romania Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

Romania Transit Visa

Romania publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Allows nationals of certain third countries to pass through the international transit zone of a Romanian (Schengen) airport during a stopover or connection between two international flights, without entering Romanian/Schengen territory.

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Required only for nationals of a specific list of third countries when transiting airside; it does NOT authorise entry into Romania or the Schengen area. Issued for a single or two transits; multiple-entry airport transit visas may be granted for a maximum validity of six months. Holders of valid Schengen/EU visas or residence permits are generally exempt. Romania became a full Schengen member on 1 January 2025 and issues the uniform (Type A) airport transit visa. Romania no longer issues the former Type B transit visa (discontinued on full Schengen implementation). Applications via the eVisa portal (eviza.mae.ro) with in-person finalisation at a Romanian diplomatic mission.

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FAQ

Romania Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Romania?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Romania visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Romania tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Romania without a visa?

94 countries can visit Romania without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Romania.

How do I apply for a Romania tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Romania, you typically need to apply at a Romania embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Romania without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Romania varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Romania Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Romania visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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