Schengen Short-Stay Visa-Free Access (Annex II Countries)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A
- Fee
- None (ETIAS EUR 7 from Q4 2026)
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Nationals of Annex II countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806 may enter Romania and the Schengen Area without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Romania became a full Schengen member on January 1, 2025 (land borders) following air/sea borders opening March 31, 2024. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7) will be required from Q4 2026. The EES (Entry/Exit System) began operations on October 12, 2025. Holders of valid Schengen visas issued by other member states may also enter Romania.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must hold a passport from an Annex II country listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806.
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Purpose of visit
Visit must be for tourism, business meetings, family visits, or other short-stay purposes. Not permitted to engage in paid employment.
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Criminal record
Must not be listed in the Schengen Information System (SIS) as inadmissible.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation, host invitation, rental agreement; Must cover full stay: No