Romania Visa

Visa Application Form

One application form duly completed, printed, and signed by the applicant. Parents or legal guardians must sign on behalf of minors.

Valid Passport

Must be valid 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from Romania; must have been issued within the last 10 years; must contain at least 2 blank pages.

Passport Photos

Two recent (6 months maximum), color photos taken against a plain white background.

Travel Medical Insurance

The policy must cover the entire period of intended stay and be valid throughout the entire territory of Romania. Minimum coverage of €30,000 is required for medical emergencies and repatriation costs.

Proof of Travel (Itinerary)

Confirmed round-trip flight reservations and a detailed day-by-day travel plan covering all destinations within Romania, including any onward travel bookings.

Proof of Accommodation

Firm reservation at a tourist accommodation unit (e.g., paid hotel bookings). If staying with a host, a notarized Invitation Letter (ZAPOSLENIE) or formal proof of sponsorship from the host is required.

Proof of Financial Means

Original bank statements (for the last 3-6 months, signed and stamped by the bank) proving sufficient funds. The required minimum is €50 per person per day for the entire period of stay, but not less than €500 in total. This requirement is waived if the applicant proves the full payment in advance of tourism service packages (accommodation and meals).

Proof of Employment / Ties to Home Country

A signed letter from your employer (on company letterhead, stating position, salary, and approved leave dates) or business registration documents if self-employed. For students, a recent certificate of enrolment is required.

Proof of Legal Residence (If Applicable)

Valid residence permit in your current country of residence (if you are not a national); this permit must be valid 3 months beyond your intended departure from Romania.

Documents for Minors (Under 18)

Original Birth Certificate, a notarized Parental Consent letter from the non-travelling parent(s), and copies of both parents’ passports or IDs.

1. Major Cities & Cultural Hubs

• Bucharest (Capital city, Palace of the Parliament (the world’s heaviest building), Old Town (Centru Vechi), Romanian Athenaeum, Village Museum (Muzeul Satului))

• Brașov (Medieval Transylvanian city, overlooked by Mount Tâmpa, known for the Gothic Black Church and the narrow Rope Street (Strada Sforii))

• Sibiu (Charming Transylvanian city, known for its German influence, historic squares (Piața Mare), and distinctive houses with ‘eyes’ in the roofs)

• Sighișoara (UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of Europe’s last inhabited medieval citadels, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, known for the Clock Tower)

• Cluj-Napoca (Vibrant cultural and university city in Transylvania, known for St. Michael’s Church and the lively Union Square (Piața Unirii))

2. Castles & Historical Sites

• Bran Castle (Popularly, though inaccurately, known as “Dracula’s Castle,” a dramatic medieval fortress near Brașov)

• Peleș Castle (Sinaia) (Stunning Neo-Renaissance castle nestled in the Carpathian Mountains, former summer residence of the Romanian royal family)

• Corvin Castle (Castelul Corvinilor) (Magnificent Gothic-Renaissance castle in Hunedoara, regarded as one of Europe’s largest castles)

• Alba Iulia Citadel (Vast star-shaped citadel, a masterpiece of Vauban-style fortification, with Roman ruins and impressive gates)

• Sucevița Monastery (Part of the UNESCO World Heritage “Painted Churches of Moldavia,” known for its detailed exterior frescoes)

3. Natural Wonders & Scenic Drives

• Transfăgărășan Highway (Iconic mountain road crossing the Southern Carpathian Mountains, famous for its hairpin turns, high elevation, and stunning views)
• Danube Delta (UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest river delta in Europe, a massive wetland and crucial habitat for bird colonies, best explored by boat)
• Bucegi Mountains & Sphinx/Babele (Part of the Southern Carpathians, known for unique natural rock formations, including the Sphinx and Babele (Old Women))
• Salina Turda (An astonishing underground salt mine turned museum and amusement park, featuring impressive chambers and a massive underground lake)
• Apuseni Mountains (Part of the Western Carpathians, known for karst landscapes, deep caves (like Scarisoara Ice Cave), and traditional villages)