Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Tourism
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard, up to 45 calendar days if additional checks needed
- Fee
- EUR 90 (adults), EUR 45 (children 6-11), free (children under 6)
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Standard Schengen Type C visa (symbol C/TU) for tourism purposes. Nationals of Annex I countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806 must apply at the Romanian embassy, consulate, or authorized visa application center. Romania issues uniform Schengen visas valid across all Schengen member states. Applications may be submitted up to 6 months before travel. Multiple-entry visas may be issued for frequent travelers.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Annex I countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806 who require a Schengen visa for short stays.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient financial means: minimum EUR 50 per day, with a minimum total of EUR 500.
Minimum funds: EUR 500
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Purpose of visit
Must demonstrate genuine tourism purpose with a clear itinerary and return travel plans.
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Criminal record
Must not be listed in the Schengen Information System (SIS). Must not pose a threat to public policy, internal security, or public health.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-sized colour photograph (35x45mm), taken against a light-coloured background, showing the full face without head covering
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Bank statement
Months required: 3
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation, rental agreement, or invitation letter from a host in Romania with proof of their accommodation and identity; Must cover full stay: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen visa application form; Form url: https://evisa.mae.ro/home?lang=en-US
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
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Travel itinerary
Provide an itinerary showing travel dates, destinations and planned accommodation.
Must include addresses: No; Must include dates: No
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card at embassy/consulate, service fees may apply at visa application centers; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather all required documents including passport, photos, insurance, financial proof, accommodation proof, and flight reservations.
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Online application
Complete the Schengen visa application form. Pre-fill online at evisa.mae.ro to streamline in-person submission.
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Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the Romanian embassy, consulate, or authorized visa application center in your country of residence.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa application fee of EUR 90 (adults) at the time of submission. Additional service fees may apply at visa application centers.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person at the embassy, consulate, or visa application center during your appointment.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data (10 fingerprints and digital photograph) unless biometrics were collected for another Schengen visa within the past 59 months.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days. May take up to 45 days if additional checks are required.
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Visa collection
Collect your passport with the visa sticker from the embassy, consulate, or visa application center.