Long-Stay Visa for Commercial Activities (Type D/AC)
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 commercial activities (symbol D/AC) for third-country nationals who are shareholders with management or administration powers of Romanian legal entity companies, and who plan to invest in Romania. Requires proof of investment and company registration in Romania.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Third-country nationals who are shareholders with management/administration powers of Romanian legal entity companies.
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Financial
Must demonstrate investment in a Romanian company and sufficient financial means.
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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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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
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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
Prepare company registration documents, proof of investment, business plan, criminal record certificate, medical 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.