Long-Stay Visa for Scientific Research (Type D/CS)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Up to 60 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 120
- Validity
- Initial 90 days, extendable via residence permit at IGI
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Long-stay visa for scientific research activities (symbol D/CS) for third-country national researchers intending to conduct research at Romanian institutions. Requires a hosting agreement with a recognized Romanian research institution.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Third-country national researchers with a hosting agreement from a Romanian research institution.
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Employment
Must have a confirmed hosting agreement with a recognized Romanian research institution.
Required status: Hosting agreement with Romanian research institution
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funding for the research period.
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Criminal record
Must provide clean criminal record certificate.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-sized photographs
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Proof of accommodation in Romania; Must cover full stay: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Visa application form
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card; Amount: EUR 120
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Research proposal
Must be peer reviewed: No
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Criminal record certificate
Provide a police or criminal record certificate from the country or countries requested by the destination authority.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain hosting agreement from Romanian research institution. Prepare academic credentials, financial proof, criminal record certificate, insurance, and accommodation proof.
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Online application
Complete the long-stay visa application form.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at the Romanian embassy or consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay the long-stay visa fee of EUR 120.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, up to 60 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with long-stay visa. Apply to IGI for residence permit after arrival.