Romania
General visa requirements for travelling to Romania. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Business visa (Long-Stay Visa for Commercial Activities (Type D/AC))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
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.
Business visa (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Business)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
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
Schengen Type C visa (symbol C/A) for business purposes including meetings, conferences, trade fairs, and professional activities not involving paid employment. A written invitation approved by the General Inspectorate for Immigration may be required. Invitations must be applied for within 60 days of submission date, and the visa must be applied for within 30 days of invitation approval. Short-stay business visas do not authorize work in Romania.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Annex I countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806.
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, conferences, trade fairs, negotiations, or professional consultations. Must not involve paid employment in Romania.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient financial means, either personal or through company sponsorship. Minimum EUR 50 per day.
Minimum funds: EUR 50 per day
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
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Bank statement
Months required: 3
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation or confirmation of accommodation arranged by the inviting company; 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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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation letter from the Romanian company or organization specifying the purpose of visit, duration of stay, contact details, and company registration information. May require approval from the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI).
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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
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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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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather all required documents including business invitation (approved by IGI if required), employer letter, passport, photos, insurance, and financial proof.
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Online application
Complete the Schengen visa application form via evisa.mae.ro or paper form.
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Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the Romanian embassy, consulate, or visa application center.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa application fee of EUR 90.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person during your appointment.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data unless 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.