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Romania visas

Romania business visa

Short business visits follow the Schengen short-stay rules. Eligible travellers can enter without a visa; others need a Schengen visa.

Ways to get a Romania business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Schengen visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a visa can apply for a Schengen short-stay visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
    Valid for
    For the intended trip, or up to five years for some multiple-entry visas.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    Standard fee: EUR 90. Other fee rules and an external service fee of up to EUR 120 may apply.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an application accepted for processing with no issues.
    1. Apply to the embassy or consulate of your main Schengen destination.
    2. Submit the application no earlier than six months before entry.
    3. Attend in person and have an interview for your first application.
    4. Provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required, and pay the applicable fees.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a Schengen short-stay visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Romania's embassy or consulate if Romania is your main destination.
  2. Submit the application no earlier than six months before your planned entry.
  3. Attend in person for your first application and take part in an interview.
  4. Provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required, and pay the applicable fees.

What to bring

  • An accepted travel document.
  • Supporting documents for your application.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required.

Good to know

  • Count all short stays across the Schengen Area together.
  • Visa-free permission for a business visit does not allow employment in Romania.
  • Apply to your main destination for a trip covering several Schengen countries. If there is no main destination, apply to the country of first entry.
  • An existing Schengen short-stay visa covers Romania unless marked otherwise.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Romania?

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a Schengen short-stay visa. Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Romania?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Schengen visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Romania without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

How long can I stay on a Romania business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Romania business visa cost?

Standard Schengen visa fee: EUR 90. Reductions, waivers and additional service fees may apply.

How long does a Romania business visa take?

15 calendar days for an application accepted for processing with no issues.

How long is a Romania business visa valid?

For the intended trip, or up to five years for some multiple-entry visas. Entries: One, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Romania business visa?

An accepted travel document.; Supporting documents for your application.; Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required..

How do I apply for a Romania business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Romania's embassy or consulate if Romania is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit the application no earlier than six months before your planned entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for your first application and take part in an interview. 4. 4. Provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required, and pay the applicable fees.

What rules do I have to follow on a Romania business visa?

Count all short stays across the Schengen Area together. Visa-free permission for a business visit does not allow employment in Romania.

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