Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 1-6 working days
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- Valid for the transit date(s) specified
- Entry
- Single entry
Schengen airport transit visa (Type A) required for nationals of listed countries when transiting through the international transit area of Romanian airports during a stopover or transfer. This visa does NOT allow the holder to leave the international transit area of the airport or enter Romanian territory. Exempt: holders of valid visas for an EU/EEA member state, or for Canada, Japan, or the United States; holders of residence permits from Schengen states; diplomatic/service passport holders on official duties.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Egypt, India, Lebanon, Palestine, Morocco, Nepal, Tunisia, Yemen, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-sized photograph
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; 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: Visa application form
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card; Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photo, confirmed onward travel tickets, valid visa for final destination (if required), and travel insurance.
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Document submission
Submit application at the nearest Romanian embassy or consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay the airport transit visa fee of EUR 80.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 1-6 working days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa sticker.