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Travel Advisory July 26, 2023

Romania - level 1: exercise normal precautions.

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed .

Exercise normal precautions in Romania.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Romania.  

If you decide to travel to Romania:

• Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program  ( STEP ) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on  Facebook  and  Twitter .
• Review the  Country Security Report  for Romania.
• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
• U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the  Traveler’s Checklist .

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Three months beyond departure date.

1 page per stamp.

Not required for stays under 90 days.

Amounts over 10,000 Euros or equivalent must be declared.

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U.S. Embassy Romania

4-6 Liviu Librescu Blvd. District 1 Bucharest, Romania Telephone: (+40) 21 200-3300, (+40) 21 270-6000  Fax: (+40) 21 200-3578 Email:  [email protected]

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements

• You must have a U.S. passport that is valid for at least three months beyond your departure date from Romania . 
• With a valid U.S. passport book, U.S. citizens can stay up to 90 days in the Schengen area for tourism or business during any 180-day period.  You must wait an additional 90 days before applying to re-enter the Schengen area.
• Departing Romania and then attempting to re-enter Romania does not “restart the clock.” U.S. citizens who depart Romania and return after spending less than 90 days in the Schengen will be admitted for the remainder of their 90-day stay. U.S. citizens attempting to re-enter Romania after having already spent 90 days in Romania the Schengen area may be denied re-entry to Romania. 
• U.S. citizens who wish to stay longer than 90 days must obtain an extension (resident permit) from the  Romanian Immigration Inspectorate .  
• U.S. citizens traveling to Romania should also consult the  CDC’s Romania website  for immunization and other health information.
• U.S.-Romanian dual nationals should consult the  Romanian Border Police  website for information on exit requirements. 
• If you have a temporary or permanent Romanian residence permit, be ready to present it upon request from local competent authorities.

Visit the Embassy of ROMANIA website for the most current visa information.

Traveling Through Europe : If you are planning to visit or travel through European countries, you should be familiar with the requirements of the Schengen Agreement. 

• Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay if you plan on transiting a Schengen country review our U.S. Travelers in Europe page .  
• You will need sufficient proof of funds and a return plane ticket .
• For additional information about visas for the Schengen area, see the Schengen Visa page.
• The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Romania.  

Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction and customs regulations on our websites.

Safety and Security

Terrorism:  Terrorist groups and those inspired by such organizations are intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad.  Terrorists are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack – including knives, firearms, and vehicles – to more effectively target crowds.  Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:

• High-profile public events (sporting contests, political rallies, demonstrations, holiday events, celebratory gatherings, etc.)
• Hotels, clubs, and restaurants frequented by tourists
• Places of worship
• Shopping malls and markets
• Public transportation systems (including subways, buses, trains, and scheduled commercial flights)  

For more information, see our Terrorism page.

Crime: Reported types of crime include:

• Robbery, pick pocketing, internet scams, and credit card fraud are the most commonly reported crimes. 
• Organized groups of criminals, sometimes including minors, operate in train stations, trains, subways, and busses.
• Money exchange schemes often involve individuals posing as plainclothes policemen who approach you, flash a badge, and ask for your passport and wallet. Insist on the presence of a uniformed police officer and request that any issues be resolved at the police station.
• If traveling on an overnight train, travel with a companion and in the highest class available.
• Do not leave your personal belongings unattended; stow them securely out of sight.
• Use ATMs located inside banks. You should check ATM machines for any evidence of tampering before use.
• Be extra cautious of your surroundings if using an internet café.

Be cautious about entering into contracts with Romanian businesses and/or organizations without legal assistance. The Romanian legal system is difficult for foreigners to navigate, making the assistance of a  local attorney  nearly essential.

International Financial Scams:  See the  Department of State  and the  FBI   pages for information.

Internet romance and financial scams are prevalent in Romania. Scams are often initiated through Internet postings/profiles or by unsolicited emails and letters. Scammers almost always pose as U.S. citizens who have no one else to turn to for help. Common scams include:  

• Romance/Online dating 
• Money transfers 
• Grandparent/Relative targeting 
• Lotteries 
• Bank overpayments 

Victims of Crime: U.S. citizen victims of crime are encouraged to contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance. Report crimes to the local police at 112 and contact the embassy at (+40) 21 270-6000. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crime.

See our webpage on help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

We can: 

• Help you find medical care
• Assist you in reporting a crime to the police 
• Contact relatives or friends with your written consent 
• Provide information regarding the victim’s role during the local investigation and following its conclusion 
• Provide a list of local attorneys
• Provide our information on  victim’s compensation programs in the U.S.
• Provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution
• Help you find accommodation and arrange flights home
• Replace a stolen or lost passport 

Domestic Violence:  U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence are encouraged to contact the Embassy for assistance.

Tourism: The tourism industry is generally regulated and rules [with regards to best practices and safety inspections] are regularly enforced.  Hazardous areas/activities are identified with appropriate signage and professional staff is typically on hand in support of organized activities.  In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is widely available throughout the country.  Outside of a major metropolitan center, it may take more time for first responders and medical professionals to stabilize a patient and provide life-saving assistance.  U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance .  

• Romania is situated in a seismically active region and has a history of devastating earthquakes, with the greatest risk in Bucharest.
• Avoid contact with stray dogs. You may consult the CDC's Romania website  for rabies immunization and other health information.

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties: You are subject to local laws.  If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.  Individuals establishing a business or practicing a profession that requires additional permits or licensing should seek information from the competent local authorities, prior to practicing or operating a business.

Be aware that recreational drug possession is not allowed in Romania, regardless of type or quantity. The penalty for possession of drugs for personal use can be imprisonment of up to three years.

Romania has strict regulations on importing/exporting firearms, other weapons, drugs, antiquities, local currency and gold or gold jewelry. Contact the Romanian Customs Office  for specific information regarding customs requirements.

Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law.  For examples, see our website on crimes against minors abroad and the Department of Justice website.

Arrest Notification:  If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately.  See our webpage for further information.

Counterfeit and Pirated Goods: Although counterfeit and pirated goods are prevalent in many countries, they may still be illegal according to local laws. You may also pay fines or have to give them up if you bring them back to the United States. See the U.S. Department of Justice website for more information.

Faith-Based Travelers:  See the following webpages for details:

• Faith-Based Travel Information
• International Religious Freedom Report – see country reports
• Human Rights Report – see country reports
• Hajj Fact Sheet for Travelers
• Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad  

LGBTQI+ Travelers:  There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBTQI+ events in Romania. The annual gay pride parades in Bucharest have been the scene of violent protests in past years, though this has been less common recently. 

See our LGBTQI+ Travel Information page and section 6 of our Human Rights report for further details.

Travelers with Disabilities:   The law in Romania prohibits discrimination against persons with physical, sensory, intellectual or mental disabilities, and the law is enforced.  Social acceptance of persons with disabilities in public is not as prevalent as in the United States.  The most common types of accessibility may include accessible facilities, information, and communication/access to services/ease of movement or access.  Expect accessibility to be limited in public transportation, lodging, communication/information, and general infrastructure. There is a significant difference between the large cities and the rest of the country.

Availability of rental, repair, replacement parts for aids/equipment/devices, or service providers, such as sign language interpreters or personal assistants is very limited. Contact the Embassy for information on providers.

Students:   See our Students Abroad page and FBI travel tips .

Women Travelers:   See our travel tips for Women Travelers .

Medical care in Romania is generally not up to Western standards, and basic medical supplies are limited, especially outside major cities. Some medical providers that meet Western quality standards are available in Bucharest and other cities but can be difficult to identify and locate.

Hospitals and doctors often require payment “up front” prior to service or admission. Credit card payment is not always available.  Most hospitals and medical professionals require cash payment. Travelers seeking medical treatment should therefore choose their provider carefully.

Psychological and psychiatric services are limited outside of the larger cities, with hospital-based care only available through government institutions. 

Most prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications are available in Romania but are often sold under different names. A list of approved medicines available in Romania can be found on the website of the Romanian National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices .

Ambulance services are not present throughout the country and are unreliable in some areas except in or around major cities.

We do not pay medical bills.  Be aware that U.S. Medicare/Medicaid does not apply overseas.  Most hospitals and doctors overseas do not accept U.S. health insurance.

Medical Insurance:  Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas.  Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments.  See our webpage for more information on insurance coverage.  Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more information on type of insurance you should consider before you travel overseas.

We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation.

Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging, along with your doctor’s prescription. Check with the  Romanian National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices  to ensure the medication is legal in Romania.

Vaccinations:  Be up-to-date on all vaccinations recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Further health information:

• World Health Organization
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Air Quality: Air pollution is a significant problem in several major cities in Romania.  Consider the impact seasonal smog and heavy particulate pollution may have on you and consult your doctor before traveling if necessary. Visit AirNow Department of State for information on air quality at U.S. Embassies and Consulates.

The U.S. Embassy maintains a list of doctors and hospitals . We do not endorse or recommend any specific medical provider or clinic.

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety: Though Romanian traffic laws are very strict, road accidents are a real threat in Romania. According to the European Commission, Romania has the highest per-vehicle rate of road fatalities of any country in the EU.

While major streets in larger cities and major inter-city roads are generally in fair to good condition, many secondary roads are poor quality unpaved, poorly lit, narrow, and lacking marked lanes.

• Mountain roads are dangerous when wet or covered with snow or ice. Snow removal is intermittent.
• Mountainous areas can be subject to torrential rains and flash floods, especially in the spring and summer.
• Streets and sidewalks are often icy and hazardous during winter.
• It is common for pedestrians, animals, cyclists, and horse-drawn carts to share a road with motor vehicles, especially in rural areas.
• Parked vehicles often block sidewalks, forcing pedestrians to walk in the streets.
• Cross only at crosswalks and exercise vigilance as crosswalks are generally poorly marked.
• Although emergency services and road assistance services exist, it is advisable to carry spare tires, fuel and tools. The law requires motorists to carry a first aid kit, fire extinguisher and reflective triangles. This obligation has been eliminated for motorcycles and mopeds.

Traffic Laws: Romanian traffic laws are very strict.

• The traffic police can confiscate a driver's license or permit for 1-3 months and request payment of fines at the time of the infraction.
• Police are required to give all drivers involved in an accident a breathalyzer test on the scene.
• Refusal to take a breathalyzer test may result in criminal penalties regardless of whether or not alcohol was involved.
• Wearing a seat belt is mandatory.
• Children under 12 years of age may not be transported in the front seat.
• Use of mobile phones while driving is banned, with exception of hands free systems.
• The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in death or injury of a person must immediately call the emergency number 112, and must not move the vehicle, alter or leave the scene of the accident.
• In the case of an accident that only caused damage to the vehicles, drivers must move the vehicles to the side of the road, signaling their presence, and report the accident to the police or exchange insurance information and fill out an amicable accident report.

Use of U.S. state issued drivers’ licenses (DL) is not sufficient to operate motor vehicles in Romania.  U.S. citizens arriving in Romania for stays up to 90 days may use their U.S. state drivers’ licenses only when accompanied by an International Driving Permit . Most rental car companies require international driving permits when renting a car to a U.S. driver’s license holder.

For current traffic regulations and speed limits in Romania please visit the website of the  Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs .

If entering Romania by vehicle you must purchase a road tax badge, “rovinieta”, at the border crossing point. Proof of insurance and a car registration document are required. Drivers of vehicles registered abroad who are not in possession of a valid international insurance document must buy short-term insurance at the border.

Public Transportation:   Public transportation in Romania is inexpensive and reliable. Inner city travel options include a variety of buses, trams, trolleybuses, and “maxitaxis” (private vans operating as shared taxis).

• You can purchase bus or tram tickets at street kiosks before boarding and validate the ticket once aboard.
• For “maxitaxis” you may buy a ticket directly from the driver.

For additional travel information

• Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
• See the  State Department’s travel website  for the  Worldwide Caution  and  Travel Advisories .
• Follow us on  Twitter  and  Facebook .
• See  traveling safely abroad  for useful travel tips.

Romania was cited in the State Department’s 2022 Annual Report to Congress on International Child Abduction for demonstrating a pattern of non-compliance with respect to international parental child abduction. Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in  Romania . For additional IPCA-related information, please see the  International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act ( ICAPRA )  report.

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A valid passport is required for all overseas/ non-EU visitors. Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your visit (it will not expire sooner than your intended date of departure). However, please check the expiration date on your passport carefully before traveling to Europe. Some airlines (i.e. Lufthansa) may refuse boarding at your point of origin or while transferring planes if your passport is not valid for at least three months beyond your intended date of departure; or your entry into the Schengen Area could be denied. For this reason, the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs recommends that your passport has at least six months' validity remaining whenever you travel abroad.

For stays longer than 90 days visitors need to need to apply for a temporary residence permit (either before arriving into Romania or at least 30 days before the 90-day "no visa" stay expires). To apply for an extended stay visa please visit eVisa.MAE.ro Additional information are available from any Romanian Immigration Office

Citizens of the European Union countries can enter Romania with a valid passport or with their National Identity Card.

Depending on your citizenship, you may be required to show different documents at the port-of-entry.

American and Canadian citizens as well as citizens of Australia, New Zealand and most European countries do not need an entry visa to visit Romania, providing duration of stay is not more than 90 (ninety) days, accumulated during a single visit - or multiple visits - within a six-month period.

Citizens of certain countries and territories need a visa to visit Romania. To quickly check if you need a visa please visit www.E-Visa.MAE.ro (select the "Get Informed" tab (up left) and enter the following information: passport issuing country, type of passport, purpose of your visit to Romania). Entry requirements and visa information are also available at www.mae.ro .

Please send all inquiries regarding visa and entry requirements to the nearest Consulate of Romania . RomaniaTourism has no authority or expertise to answer questions regarding travel documents or visa.

» List of countries whose nationals, bearer of a regular passport, are exempt from the requirement of a Romanian visa.

» List of countries whose nationals, bearer of diplomatic, service, official passport and seamen's books, are exempt from the requirement of a Romanian visa.

» List of countries whose nationals, holders of regular passport, need a visa to enter Romania.

Schengen Visas validity in Romania

Romania partially joined Schengen area of free movement opening up travel by air and sea without border checks. Border checks will continue to apply for those travelling by land between either Bulgaria or Romania and other Schengen area countries. Effective April 1 2024, the Consulates of Romania issue standard short-term Schengen C visas, as per recent EU directives.   Schengen Visa holders do not need to get a (special) Romanian visa to visit Romania as long as number of entries and/ or length of stay has not been not exhausted. More info concerning Romania visa requirements / Schengen visa. The Schengen visa zone includes 25 EU member countries along with four non-EU states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

No immunizations or unusual health precautions are necessary or required. Romania has no infectious risks and there are no poisonous insects. There is no malaria in Romania. During the summer months mosquitoes are present in the Danube Delta and some low-lying regions. For your comfort take some mosquito repellent with you, if visiting Romania during the warm season.

Tap water is safe to drink; if you prefer, bottled water is inexpensive and widely available. Romania is home to more that 1/3 of the natural mineral springs in Europe. Some Romanian bottled waters are rated the best in the world for purity and taste and are exported to many foreign countries.

Naturally, we hope that you will never need to use any medical facilities. However, Romanian doctors are known for their high standard of medical education. The embassy of your country, to Romania, can probably provide a list of preferred physicians or medical facilities.

Travel with Pets in Romania

Leisure travelers or soon-to-be expatriates (departing from non-EU countries) generally fall within the EU regulations for non-commercial pet travel to Europe. The following EU regulations apply only to dogs, cats or ferrets. Please contact your Embassy/ Consulate (or the embassy of destination country) to determine what (if any) protocol to follow for other types of pets.

Documents needed to take your pet into Romania include:

1. Proof of rabies vaccinations - Rabbies Certificate (Your veterinarian issued documentation that proves rabies vaccination and disproves the existence of rabies in your pet, specifying that this documentation is certified for your travel to the EU). Your pet may not travel to Europe until at least 21 days after the primary rabies vaccine.

2. Pet's Health Certificate The health certificate must prove that your pet has had all its shots and is healthy enough to travel. Although this certificate is technically valid for 4 months, it is recommended to be completed and endorsed by the USDA within 10 days of travel to avoid any customs issues upon arrival. The results of a serological test and the pet's vaccination details must be attached to the health certificate. Obtain this documentation within 10 days of travel. For travel to Europe, an additional single-sheet EU Vet Health Certificate form must be filled out and certified by your vet.

3. Microchip Implantation Record Microchips provide electronic identification on your pet. If your pet doesn't already have a microchip you can easily get one. All original documentation must travel with your pet. Translation of documents is not needed if they are in English, French or German.

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Dogs: must be kept in leash and wear a muzzle. Small pets and birds: must be kept in a cage at all times. Some municipalities might have additional regulations regarding travel with pets in city buses or trams. A small number of cities in Romania do not allow pets on board of their public transportation fleet.

Dogs: must be kept in leash and wear a muzzle at all times. Small pets and birds: must be kept in a cage at all times.

Dogs are allowed in second-class cars only; they must stay on the floor, in leash, and wear a muzzle at all times. If a passenger is allergic to pet-hair or is not comfortable in the presence of a dog, the owner of the dog must find a seat / place in another car. Dog's health certificate must be available for inspection by the train conductor.

A ticket is required for all (larger) dogs that do not travel in a pet-cage hold in the lap of the owner. The cost of a train ticket for a dog is 50% of the price of a ticket for an adult traveler.

Dog breeds with aggressive tendencies/ history (Pittbull, Boerboer, Bandogge) are not allowed on trains.

Each bus company has its own rules regarding pet travel / transportation.

Each airline has its own rules regarding pet travel / transportation. An international pet passport is required for pets traveling to EU / Schengen countries. Although there are uniform regulation within the EU, some European countries have additional own regulations regarding pets.

Romanians love pets; please don't be surprised or offended if someone you don't know tries to pet your dog or cat without asking permission.

Each hotel or restaurant has its own pet policy.

In general pets are allowed in hotels and restaurants. Many hotels will charge extra the guests bringing their pets.

Romania Customs Regulations

Romanian Customs regulations are in line with those of most European countries. A traveler can enter and leave Romania with up to 10,000 Euros (or equivalent) in cash or traveler's checks. Amounts over 10,000 Euros have to be declared when entering the country.

Items that must be declared at customs also include: art objects, historic artifacts, weapons, ammunition, explosive materials, toxic and hazadous substances.

- Tobacco: 40 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g (100 oz) tobacco. - Liquor: 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer or 2 litres of alcoholic drinks less than 45 proof or one litre of liquor stonger than 45 proof. (one litre = 33.8 fl. oz). - A reasonable quantity of gifts with a total value of up to $450. - Goods and medical products/ medicines for personal use. Customs officers do not usually check the luggage of individual travelers or tour groups. However, you must know that, as in any other country, custom officers have the authority to check passports and to conduct enforcement examinations without a warrant, ranging from a single luggage examination to a personal search. More information on European customs regulations

U.S. / Canadian / Australian / New Zealand / European drivers' licenses are valid and can be used for driving in Romania, by visitors who are in the country temporarily (less than 90 days).

Driving is on the right side of the road.

Independent travelers entering Romania by car (own or rental) need to obtain a road toll sticker, called "RoVinieta". RoVigneta is available on-line at Roviniete , and E_Rovinieta , as well as at border-crossing points, postal offices and most gas stations. Cost of RoVinieta for passenger cars is the Romanian currency equivalent of $3.50 (7 days) or $8.00 (30 days).

Romania Rules of the Road are available at RomaniaTourism Practical Information section

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Short-term visit visa for Romania – step-by-step guide

This guide is applicable for nationals of countries for which approval of a special invitation letter is required. Therefore, it has been tailored for nationalities such as: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon .

Visa type : Visit visa (symbol: C/VV)

IMPORTANT: please carefully read the instructions below under “Important prerequisites” tab before following this guide, to ensure it applies to your specific case.

• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• IMPORTANT PREREQUISITES
• Required documents – explained in detail
• Conditions and format of the invitation letter
• Online application with the Romanian consulate
• Interview at the consulate

This Romanian visa guide is applicable for nationals of countries such as: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon.

What this means : a national of any of these countries must obtain approval from the Romanian Immigration Office on a special visa invitation letter prior to applying for the visa at the Romanian consulate. Therefore, before using this guide (which details the Romanian visa application with the consulate), the applicant must first fulfill a prior step. The first step entails the inviting party to obtain invitation approval from the Romanian Immigration Office. For guidance on the invitation letter approval procedure, please check and follow our step-by-step guide here: Romanian visit visa for short term – the invitation letter approval procedure .

Important conditions:

• private visit visas (symbol C/VV) must be obtained by third-state citizens who travel to Romania for private visits to Romanian citizens, or to foreigners already living in Romania and holding valid Romanian residence permit;
• the application for the travel visa at the Romanian consulate is the second step as part of the Romanian visit visa application procedure. The first step that must be fulfilled prior to this is obtaining the invitation letter approval from the Romanian Immigration Office; this first step must be fulfilled by the inviting party in Romania – for complete guidance on the first step, please use our guide:  Romanian visit visa for short term – the invitation letter approval procedure ;
• the Romanian visit visa for short stay (symbol C/VV) allows you to enter Romania for a stay, or accumulated stays of no more than 90 days during any period of 180 days. If you need to stay in Romania for a longer period, you should apply for a long-term visa (which can be extended afterwards with a residency permit);
• the applicant’s passport validity must exceed the validity of the requested visa by at least 3 months ; if validity criterion is not fulfilled, we recommend applying for a new passport before starting the visa application.

Short term visit visa for Romania

(symbol C/VV) for nationals of: INDIA, PAKISTAN, SRI LANKA, BANGLADESH, INDONESIA, ALGERIA, EGYPT, LEBANON.

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i am indian passport holder residing in saudi arabia with valied resident permit.can i get a invitation letter for tourist visa to romania

HI, MY NAME IS AMIR BALOCH FROM PAKISTAN, I LOVE TO TRAVEL TO ROMANIA SO I NEED AN INVITATION TO GET THE ROMANIAN TOURIST VISA. I TRAVELED TO TURKEY 4 TIMES NOW I WANT TO TRAVEL TO ROMANIA SO PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR FURTHER DETAIL ABOUT THE INVITATION AND REQUIREMTNE. THANKYOU

REGARDS, AMIR BALOCH

My name is MUHAMMAD ALI & I’m from PAKISTAN, I want to travel & visit ROMANIA because of its natural beauty and so much flourished piece of Earth but for that invitation letter is required with other necessary documents but I don’t know how to get it. I’m completely freshman and it will be my first time to travel by plane and visit Romania. I hope you will help me in this matter to get invitation letter approved by Romanian Government & I hope you will response me in positive favour. Thank you. Sincerely Muhammed Ali.

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GENERAL INSPECTORATE FOR IMMIGRATION

Legality. Transparency. Respect.

COMING / TRAVELLING TO ROMANIA

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Entry to the territory of Romania may be allowed to foreigners who meet the following conditions:

• possesses a valid document for crossing the state border, which is accepted by the Romanian state;
• possess a visa or residence permit granted under the terms of GEO no. 194/2002 or, as the case may be, possess any authorization that gives the holder the right to transit or stay on the territory of Romania based on the normative acts of the European Union, binding and applicable for Romania, if international agreements have not established otherwise;
• present documents that justify the purpose and conditions of their stay and that prove the existence of appropriate means both for maintenance during the stay and for returning to the country of origin or for transit to another state where it is certain that they will be allowed to enter;
• presents guarantees that they will be allowed to enter the territory of the destination state or that they will leave the territory of Romania, in the case of foreigners in transit;
• no alerts are entered on their names in the National Alert Information System for the purpose of refusing entry to the territory of the Romanian state;
• their names are not entered into the Schengen Information System for the purpose of denying entry;
• they are not reported by the competent authorities as posing a danger to national defense and security, order and public health.

1 Foreigner – a person who does not have Romanian citizenship, the citizenship of another member state of the European Union or the European Economic Area, or the citizenship of the Swiss Confederation;

SHORT STAY VISA

If you want to travel to Romania for a short period of time and you are a citizen of a country for which a visa is required, you must obtain a short-stay visa. Consult the list of states whose citizens do not need a visa to enter Romania. Consult the list of states whose citizens need a visa to enter Romania. The short-stay visa is granted under the conditions and for the purposes provided by the Visa Code. For more details, you can consult the website www.mae.ro section Visas and consular services > Visas. Information for foreign citizens – 2024 > Schengen visa – 2024 or the link https://www.mae.ro/node/30325

The short-stay visa is obtained from diplomatic missions and consular offices of Romania. ( See their list ). Among the states whose citizens need a visa to enter Romania, there are some for whose citizens it is necessary to obtain an invitation approved by the General Inspectorate for Immigration. The invitation can be made by a physical or legal person, a Romanian citizen or a foreigner residing in Romania. ( See the list of states whose citizens need an invitation to obtain a visa to enter Romania ).

When the short stay visa is conditional on obtaining the invitation

If you are the holder of a simple passport, you can obtain a short-stay visa with one or more trips if you present to diplomatic missions or consular offices a written invitation ( model here ), endorsed by the General Inspectorate for Immigration, from a physical or legal person in Romania.

The invitation, accompanied by a series of documents, depending on the purpose, is picked up, completed in two copies and submitted to the headquarters of the territorial formations of the General Inspectorate for Immigration, for approval.

Consult the list of documents required for approval of the invitation depending on the purpose of coming to Romania:

Invitations are approved within 45 days from the date of submission, with the possibility of extending the deadline by 15 days in justified cases.

For foreigners who are going to come to Romania for tourist purposes, in organized groups of at least 20 people, at the request of companies regulated by Law no. 31/1990, republished, with subsequent amendments and additions, members of the National Association of Travel Agencies from Romania, invitations are approved within 30 days from the date of submission.

If approved, a copy of the invitation will be given to the inviter, who will forward it to you. You will present the original invitation to the diplomatic mission or consular office, accompanied by the other documents, to obtain the Romanian visa. You must apply for the visa within 30 days of the approval of the invitation, otherwise it will lose its validity.

The inviter, physical or legal person, will bear the expenses caused by the removal from the territory of Romania of the invited foreigners. The invitation constitutes an enforceable title in the situation where the invited foreigner does not leave Romania until the date on which the right of residence established by the visa ends.

Short stay visa exceptions

There are certain situations when, in order to obtain a short-stay visa, you no longer need an invitation approved by the General Inspectorate for Immigration, in which case you request a visa from diplomatic missions or consular offices with a notarized invitation. ( See exceptions to the invitation procedure ).

In order to approve applications for the granting of short-stay visas, the National Visa Center within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can request the opinion of our institution, in the cases established by protocol. The General Inspectorate for Immigration issues the opinion for the short-stay visa within 7 working days from the date of receipt of the request, and in well-justified situations the deadline can be extended by another 7 working days. However, there are also situations in which this opinion is no longer needed. ( See the list of exceptions from the I.G.I. )

You have the possibility to calculate your right of residence by using the calculator made available for this purpose by the European Commission.

If you are citizens of countries whose nationals need a visa ( see the list ), you can enter Romania without a visa if you find yourself in one of the following situations:

• you are the holder of a uniform visa, valid for two or multiple entries, of long-stay visas or residence permits issued by Schengen states, you can enter Romania for an uninterrupted stay or for several stays whose duration do not exceed 90 days during any period of 180 days preceding each day of stay on the territory of Romania, if the documents presented are within their validity period and the number of entries and the duration of the authorized stay have not been exhausted.
• you hold a valid long-term residence permit issued by an EU member state – for an uninterrupted stay or for several stays whose total duration does not exceed 90 days during any 180-day period preceding each day of stay on the territory of Romania;
• you are the holder of a small traffic permit, issued in accordance with G.E.O. no. 194/2002 regarding the regime of foreigners in Romania and Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EC) no. 1931/2006 of December 20, 2006 establishing the rules regarding small border traffic at the external land borders of the member states and amending the Schengen Convention, under the conditions in which you exercise your right of movement, in accordance with the small border traffic regime .

Extending the validity of the short-stay visa or the right of residence granted to the foreigner by visa

The duration of validity and/or the right of residence established by the short-stay visa issued by the Romanian authorities or by another Schengen state can be extended in the following situations:

• situations of major force or humanitarian reasons, which prevent him/her from leaving the territory of the Member States before the expiry of the validity period or the duration of stay authorized by the visa. Such an extension shall be granted free of charge;
• substantiated personal reasons justifying the extension of the validity period or length of stay. A fee of 30 EUR is charged for such an extension.

The visa extension must not result in a total stay exceeding 90 days within a 180 day period.

The competent national authority to extend the visa, applied to simple passports, is the General Inspectorate for Immigration and its territorial formations, and for those applied to service or diplomatic passports, it is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The refusal to extend the period of validity and/or the right of stay established by the short-stay visa cannot be contested.

The territorial formations responsible for extending the validity of the short-stay visa or the right of residence granted to the foreigner by visa are:

• THE IMMIGRANT DEPARTAMENT OF THE BUCHAREST MUNICIPALITY, address: Grand Arena Mall, Bld Metalurgiei, no.12-18, District 4, Bucharest, phone:  021/303.70.80 int. 30461;
• IMMIGRATION OFFICE OF CONSTANȚA, Adress: Bulevardul I.C. Brătianu, nr.246, Constanța (with access from the street Matei Millo), phone: 0241-550909;
• IMMIGRATION OFFICE OF TIMIȘ, adress: str. Andrei Mocioni, nr. 8-10, Timișoara, Phone: 0256-402430;
• IMMIGRATION OFFICE OF CLUJ, adress: str. Alexandru Vaida Voevod, nr. 53- 55, (Complex Iulius Mall) Cluj, phone:   0264-555656;
• IMMIGRATION OFFICE OF IAȘI, adress: str. Mihai Costăchescu, nr. 6, Iași, phone:   0232-302315.

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A Guide to Romania Tourist Visa

Romania , with its enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry, beckons travelers from around the globe. Whether you’re drawn to its historic castles, picturesque villages, or the allure of its natural wonders, Romania has something for everyone. However, for those planning a visit, understanding the process of obtaining a Romanian tourist visa is essential. Let’s start a journey through the steps and requirements for a seamless experience.

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Romania tourist visa: entry requirements.

Understanding the Basics

Before you embark on your Romanian adventure, it’s crucial to know whether you require a tourist visa . The need for a visa depends on your nationality and the intended duration of your stay. Some countries enjoy visa-free access for up to 90 days within 180 days, while others need to apply for a tourist visa through the Romanian embassy or consulate.

Essential Documents

When applying for a Romania tourist visa, certain documents are non-negotiable. These include:

• Passport: Ensure it’s valid for at least three months beyond your intended stay.
• ID Card Copy: A clear copy of your identification card.
• Recent Photos: Two color photos (3 cm x 4 cm) on a white background.
• Visa Application Form: Duly filled with accurate information.
• Letter of Employment Certification: A document verifying your employment status.
• Flight Ticket Booking: Proof of a round-trip flight to Romania.
• Medical Insurance: Valid in Romania, covering your stay, and valued at EUR 50,000.
• Financial Means Proof: Demonstrating EUR 50/day for your entire stay, not less than EUR 500.
• Accommodation Proof: A voucher for paid accommodation at a tourism unit.

Applying for a Romania Tourist Visa:

1. E-Visa Application Submission

Initiate the process by submitting an eVisa application online, ensuring all details are accurate.

2. Document Attachment

Attach all required documents to your application, including the filled visa application form.

3. Appointment Booking

Choose a convenient location for your mandatory appointment through the eVisa platform. Avoid third-party services claiming to guarantee approval.

4. Fee Payment

Pay the non-refundable visa fee of EUR 80 online or in person during your appointment, using a credit or debit card.

5. Attend Interview

Attend your scheduled interview at a Romanian consulate or Diplomatic Mission. Be punctual and bring all necessary documents.

6. Visa Collection

After the interview, patiently await the outcome, which will be communicated to you via email. Once approved, collect your visa.

Important Considerations: Processing Time and Costs

Processing time.

Typically, the visa processing time ranges from 10 to 14 business days, though individual circumstances may affect this duration. Applying 3 to 6 months before your intended travel is advisable.

The Romania tourist visa incurs a fee of EUR 80, payable online or in person. Remember, this fee is non-refundable, regardless of the visa application outcome.

In conclusion, the Romania tourist visa process requires attention to detail and adherence to the specified guidelines. By following these steps diligently, you’ll be well-prepared to start on a captivating journey through the beauty and charm that Romania has to offer. Safe travels!

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Types of visas and the purpose of your trip

A Schengen visa is an authorisation issued by a Schengen Member State (MS), in the form of a sticker or stamp affixed to a valid state border crossing document, allowing a third-state national who is subject to this requirement, to present him/herself at a border crossing point of the Schengen area in order to apply for transit or temporary stay for a specified period in the Schengen area, subject to fulfilment of the conditions laid down in the acquis community on visas. the conditions of entry and of stay in Romania . Should these conditions not be met, the respective alien may be refused entry despite holding a valid issued visa. -->

As from March 31, 2024, in accordance with the Community Code on Visas (CCV) , Romania will issue visas for stays of no more than 90 days in any period of 180 days in the territory of the Member States or for transit through international transit areas at Member States' airports.

Starting from March 31, 2024, Romania will issue:

The length of stay

Short-stay (90 days throughout any 180 day period / no possible extension);

Long-stay (possible extension through a residence permit);

Purpose of journey:

The airport transit visa (marked A):

1. Uniform visa , which is valid for the entire territory of the Member States (MS); this visa may be issued for the following purposes: tourism, business, visit to relatives or friends, cultural, sport, official visit, medical reasons, study, other; [for the required supporting documents, click here ] A uniform visa can have one, two or multiple entries. Uniform multiple-entry visas can be issued with the following validity periods: a) valid for 1 year, if the applicant has obtained and lawfully used three uniform visas within the previous two years; b) valid for 2 years, if during the previous two years, the applicant has obtained and lawfully used one multiple-entry Schengen visa valid for 1 year; c) valid for 5 years, if during the previous 3 years, the applicant has obtained and lawfully used one multiple-entry Schengen visa valid for 1 year; here ]-->

2. Visa with limited territorial validity (VLTV) , valid in the territory of one or more but not all MS; Visas with limited territorial validity shall be issued exceptionally in the following cases: • when the Member State concerned considers it necessary on humanitarian grounds, for reasons of national interest or because of international obligations; • when for reasons deemed justified by the consulate, a new visa is issued for a stay during the same six-month period to an applicant who, over this six-month period, has already used a uniform visa or a visa with limited territorial validity allowing for a stay of three months.

A visa with limited territorial validity shall be valid for the territory of the issuing Member State. It may exceptionally be valid for the territory of more than one Member State , subject to the consent of each such Member State. If the applicant holds a travel document that is not recognised by one or more, but not all Member States, a visa valid for the territory of the Member States recognising the travel document shall be issued. If the issuing Member State does not recognise the applicant’s travel document, the visa issued shall only be valid for that Member State. Depending on the purpose of the trip, the general conditions for obtaining a VLTV visa are the same as for obtaining a uniform visa. here ]-->

3. Airport transit visa (type A) , valid for transit through international transit areas in one or more airports of the MS. A Schengen airport transit visa is a permit issued to persons who need to enter Schengen territory only to change their means of transport. A Schengen airport transit visa entitles foreign nationals who are required to hold such a visa to transit through the international transit area of airports, without entering the national territory of the state concerned, during a stopover or transfer of an international flight. However, this visa does not allow its holder to leave the international transit area of an airport, even if they have to wait overnight. Do I need a Schengen airport transit visa issued by Romania? click here.

Multiple-entry airport transit visas can be issued for a maximum validity period of six months. [for the required supporting documents, click here ] Schengen visa is a uniform visa / visa with limited territorial validity / airport transit visa. Therefore, from the date of full implementation of the Schengen acquis, Romania will no longer issue transit visas (type B). Third country nationals transiting through the territory of one or more MS shall be issued with uniform transit visas (Art. 5(2) of the CCV ).

The Schengen visa allows the holder to travel to and transit through any of the Schengen states, but does not automatically entitle the holder to enter the Schengen area. Border authorities may refuse entry if the visa holder does not provide proof of the purpose and specifics of the journey or if any of the other entry requirements is not fulfilled (see section "Entry conditions" ).

According to the provisions of the Schengen acquis, the validity of the uniform visa issued by the Romanian authorities or by another Schengen State may be extended by means of a visa sticker. Under the conditions set out in the Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas. The national authority responsible for extending the validity of visas affixed to ordinary passports is the General Inspectorate for Immigration and its territorial units, and for those affixed to service or diplomatic passports is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The decision of the responsible Romanian authorities refusing to grant the visa may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of Administrative Litigation Law no. 554/2004 , as amended and supplemented. The cancellation/revocation of a visa may be appealed under the same conditions. The rules that apply to appeals against decisions on refusal/annulment/revocation of a visa are set out in art. 31, par. 5 and art. 33, par. 6 of the Government Emergency Ordinance no. 194/2002 regarding the regime of foreigners in Romania, as subsequently modified and amended.

The preliminary complaint procedure is mandatory and a formal complaint must be lodged within 30 days of receiving the refusal form. Subsequently, the appeal must be lodged within 6 months of receiving the formal notice of the response to the prior complaint or within 6 months of the expiry of the deadline for responding to the prior complaint, but no longer than 1 year of receiving the formal notice of the standard refusal form. The request to exercise the right to dispute the decision to refuse/annul/revoke a visa may be submitted by written, dated and signed request, delivered to the email address [email protected] or to the MFA Headquarters, 31 Alexandru Alley, Sector 1, Bucharest, zip code 011822.

The competent authorities to which the appeal may be lodged are the administrative divisions of the courts of appeal with territorial jurisdiction, whose contact details can be found at https://portal.just.ro/SitePages/instante.aspx.

The short-stay visa for tourism (marked C/TU) – this type of short-stay visa is issued to third-country nationals who wish to travel to Romania for tourism. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The short-stay visa for private visits (marked C/VV) – this type of short-stay visa is issued to third-country nationals who wish to travel to Romania for private visits, upon invitations on behalf of Romanian citizens, or of third-country nationals, holders of a valid Romanian residence permit. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The short-stay visa for business trips (marked C/A) – this type of short-stay visa is issued to third-country nationals who wish to travel to Romania for economic or commercial purposes; for contracts or negotiations; in view of installing, making operational or checking the use and functioning of goods acquired through commercial contracts and through contracts of industrial cooperation; for the training of staff in view of the aforementioned actions, as well as for third-country nationals who are or are bound to become associates or shareholders within companies from Romania. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The short-stay visa for transport (marked C/TR) – this type of short-stay visa is issued to third-country nationals who wish to travel to Romania, for short periods of time, in order to carry out professional activities related to cargo and passenger transportation. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The short-stay visa for sports (marked C/SP) – this type of short-stay visa is issued to third-country nationals who wish to travel to Romania, for a limited period of time, in order to partake in occasional sports events. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The short-stay visa for cultural, scientific and humanitarian activities, as well as short-term medical treatment or any other activities that do not breach Romanian laws (marked C/ZA) – this type of short-stay visa is issued to third-country nationals who wish to travel to Romania, provided that their presence on the territory of Romania is justified. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

4. National visa (long-stay visa type D)

The long-stay visa is granted to third-state nationals, upon request, for periods of 90 days, with one or multiple entries. The right of residence granted through the D-type visa can be extended by applying for such an extension of the right of residence on the national territory. The extension of the right of residence is materialised through a residence permit issued by the Inspectorate General for Immigration from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania. The applications for the extension of the temporary right of residence must be personally submitted by applicants, at least 30 days before the expiry of the right of stay granted through the visa, at the territorial bureaus of the Inspectorate General for Immigration from the area of residence.

The Romanian long-stay visa is issued for the following purposes of the undertaken journey:

The long-stay visa for economic activities (marked D/AE) - this type of long-stay visa is granted to third-state nationals who will carry out economic activities on the territory of Romania as organised and regulated through special legislation. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The long-stay visa for professional activities (marked D/AP) - this type of long-stay visa is granted to third-state nationals who are bound to exercise liberal professions on the territory of Romania as regulated through special legislation. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The long-stay visa for commercial activities (marked D/AC) - this type of long-stay visa is granted to third-state nationals who are or are bound to become shareholders or associates in management and administrative positions, within Romanian companies. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The long-stay visa for employment (marked D/AM) - this type of long-stay visa is granted to third-state nationals in view of employment on the territory of Romania. This type of visa shall also be issued to sportsmen bound to play in clubs or teams from Romania on the grounds of an individual work contract or of a legal agreement as provided for by law. [for the required supporting documents, click here ] The long-stay visa for employment can also be issued to third-state nationals who travel to Romania for employment as seasonal workers. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The long-stay visa for employment (marked D/AM) is granted to third-state nationals on the grounds of a work permit issued by the Inspectorate General for Immigration of the Romanian Ministry of Interior, in line with legal provisions, with the exception of the work permit issued to seconded workers.

The long-stay visa for employment (marked D/AM) is granted without submission of a copy of the work permit, to the following categories:

• a. to third-state nationals whose free access on the Romanian labour market is established through treaties concluded by Romania with other states;
• b. to third-state nationals who are bound to carry out didactic, scientific or other categories of specific activities in specialized institutions that are accredited or temporarily authorized in Romania, on the grounds of bilateral agreements and to especially qualified staff, on the grounds of the order of the minister of national education, as well as to third-state nationals who carry out artistic activities in cultural institutions from Romania, on the grounds of the order of the minister of culture;
• c. to third-state nationals who are bound to carry out, in Romania, activities required by ministries or other entities of the central public or local administration, or by autonomous administrative authorities;
• d. to third-state nationals who are appointed as heads of subsidiary offices, offices of representation or of branch offices of a company from the territory of Romania or with headquarters abroad, and whom, at the date of application, are not associates, shareholders or administrators within a Romanian company, and in the subsidiary office, office of representation or the branch office, there is no other third-state national who holds a right of stay for this purpose.
• e. citizens of the Republic of Moldova, of the Republic of Serbia and of Ukraine, employed in Romania with a full-time individual employment contract, for a maximum period of 9 months throughout a calendar year (according to the Gregorian calendar adopted by Romania, the “calendar year” has 365 days and is counted from January 1 st to December 31 st .)

The application for a D/AM-type visa can be lodged within 180 days from the date when the work permit is issued. The decision on a D/AM-type visa application is taken by the National Visa Center of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, within 20 days from the date when the visa application is lodged at a diplomatic mission or a consular post of Romania. For the above-mentioned categories of third-state nationals who benefit from the work permit exemption, the decision on a D/AM-type visa is taken in a term of up to 60 days from the date of submission of the application.

The long-stay visa for secondment (marked D/DT) – this type of long-stay visa is granted to third-state nationals in view of carrying out lucrative activities in Romania with a beneficiary of the provided services. The long-stay visa for secondment attests the third-state national’s right of work on the territory of Romania. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The long-stay visa for secondment (marked D/DT) is granted without submission of a copy of the authorisation of secondment, to the following categories:

• a. to third-state nationals hired by legal persons located in one of the member states of the European Union, of the European Economic Area or in the Swiss Confederation, seconded in Romania, provided that they submit the residence permit issued by that state;
• b. to third-state nationals who are bound to carry out didactic, scientific or other categories of temporary specific activities in specialized institutions that are accredited or temporarily authorized in Romania, on the grounds of bilateral agreements and to especially qualified staff, on the grounds of the order of the minister of national education, as well as to third-state nationals who carry out artistic activities in cultural institutions from Romania, on the grounds of the order of the minister of culture;
• c. to third-state nationals who are bound to carry out, in Romania, temporary activities required by ministries or other entities of the central public or local administration, or by autonomous administrative authorities.

The long-stay visa for secondment (marked D/DT) is granted to third-state nationals on the grounds of the work permit for seconded workers, issued by the Inspectorate General for Immigration from the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs in accordance with legal provisions.

The application for a D/DT-type visa can be lodged within 60 days from the date when the work permit is issued. The decision on a D/DT-type visa application is taken by the National Visa Center from the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, within 10 days from the date when the visa application is lodged at a diplomatic mission or a consular post of Romania. For the categories of third-state nationals who benefit from the work permit exemption, the decision on a D/DT-type visa is taken by the Inspectorate General for Immigration from the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs, within up to 30 days from the date of receipt of the application, from the diplomatic mission or consular post of Romania where the respective application is lodged. In justified cases, when further scrutiny of the visa application is needed, the term specified above may be extended with 15 more days.

The long-stay visa for studies (marked D/SD) - this type of long-stay visa is granted to third-state nationals who intend to travel to Romania either for pre-graduate, graduate and postgraduate studies - depending on the case, or in view of obtaining academic degrees within state or accredited private institutions, in accordance with the provisions of the legal framework. This type of visa is also granted to third-state nationals who apply for such a visa as students, trainees, pupils. This type of visa is also granted to third-state nationals accepted for studies based on international documents to which Romania is party. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The long-stay visa for studies can be granted, upon request, to third-state nationals who wish to enter the territory of Romania as students, or to third-country nationals who partake in pupil-exchange programs

Categories of third-country nationals considered as students : third-state nationals accepted for full-time course of studies by a state or private higher education institution that is accredited or temporarily authorized according to law, including for participation in a license programme (Bachelor's degree), in a postgraduate programme (Master’s degree), in a PhD or postdoctoral studies programme.

“School pupil” means a third-country national admitted for a pupil exchange scheme or educational project, by a state or private, accredited or temporarily authorized secondary education establishment, and also the third-county national of Romanian origin, a Romanian state scholarship holder or exempted from school fees payment, enrolled at a state pre-university educational institution, with full-time course of study, high school level. Third-state nationals who partake in a pupil exchange scheme or in an educational project must be between 13 and 19 years of age.

“Trainee” means a third-country national who holds a degree of higher education or is pursuing a course of study that leads to a higher education degree and who is admitted for a training programme for the purpose of gaining knowledge, practice and experience in a professional environment.

The long-stay visa for family reunification (marked D/VF) - this type of long-stay visa is granted to third-state nationals who intend to travel to Romania in view of regain the family unit. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The sponsor who holds a temporary residence permit valid for one year, an EU Blue Card,an ICT permit, a “mobile ICT” permit, a long-term residence permit of who benefits from the refugee status or from subsidiary protection, may request family reunification for:

N.B.: Third-state nationals who benefit from a right of stay for the deployment of a scientific research activities and third-state nationals who hold an EU Blue Card, an ICT permit or a “mobile ICT” permit, may request family reunification irrespective of the fact that the validity of their temporary residence permit is shorter than 1 year. “ICT” is an acronym used for “intra-corporate transferee”in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2014/66/EU.

• b. unmarried minor children of the sponsor or of the spouse, including adopted children;
• c. unmarried minor children of the sponsor, including adopted children, under the sponsor’s care and over whom the sponsor exercises their parental rights. If parental rights are exercised in common, the approval of the second parent is compulsory in order to achieve the family reunification requested by the sponsor.
• d. unmarried minor children of the spouse, including adopted children, under the spouse’s care and over whom the spouse exercises their parental rights. If parental rights are exercised in common, the approval of the second parent is compulsory in order to achieve the family reunification requested by the sponsor.

N.B.: The categories of third-country nationals indicated above, holders of a right of stay granted for the purpose of scientific research and third-country nationals who hold an EU Blue Card, may request family reunification even when the residence permit is valid less than one year.

Provided that legal conditions are met, the Inspectorate General for Immigration from the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs may also approve family reunification for the following categories:

• a. next-of-kin, in ascending line, of the sponsor or spouse, if such persons cannot provide for themselves and do not enjoy appropriate family support in their home country;
• b. unmarried adult children of the sponsor or of the spouse, if due to medical reasons, they are unable to provide for themselves;

Unaccompanied underage children who benefit from the refugee status or from subsidiary protection may request family reunification for:

• a. next-of-kin, in ascending line, or for their legal guardian; or
• b. when such persons do not exist or cannot be identified, for any other relative of the underage child.

The long-stay visa for family reunification (marked D/VF) is issued by the diplomatic missions or consular posts of Romania from the home country or from the country of residence of the family members.

The following categories of people may also request a Romanian long-stay visa for family reunification:

• a. third-country nationals married to Romanian citizens;
• b. unmarried third-country nationals who cohabit with unmarried Romanian citizens, provided they have at least one child together, hereinafter referred to as partners;
• i) are not yet 21 years of age;
• ii) continue their studies and have not surpassed 26 years of age;
• iii) although they are adults, they cannot care for themselves for medical reasons.
• d. next-of-kin in ascending line, of the Romanian citizen or of their spouse;
• e. the third-country national who is the parent of an underage Romanian citizen, provided that they can make proof of the fact that the underage citizen is in their care or prove the existence of an obligation of payment of a support pension, provided that this obligation is regularly fulfilled by the third-country citizen;
• f. third-country nationals, family members of Romanian citizens, who prove being registered with a right of residence as family members, in another member state.

The adoption must be settled through a decision of a competent Romanian authority, according to legal provisions, or through a decision of an authority from another state, that generates legal effects on the territory of Romania.

The long-stay visa for religious activities (marked D/AR) - this type of long-stay visa is granted to third-state nationals who intend to travel to Romania in order to carry out activities in the field of acknowledged faiths, upon request. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The D/AR-type of long-stay visa is granted to third-country nationals upon request, by the diplomatic missions and the consular posts of Romania accredited in the applicants’ country of residence or abode.

The long-stay visa for scientific research (marked D/CS) is granted to third-state nationals who intend to travel to Romania in order to carry out activities of scientific research, on the grounds of the endorsement of the Ministry of Research and Innovation and of the General Inspectorate for Immigration. [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

The long-stay visa for other purposes (marked D/AS) – this type of long-stay visa is granted to the following categories of third-state nationals, upon request, by the diplomatic missions and consular posts of Romania accredited in the applicants’ country of residence or abode: [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

• i. they are designated as administrators;
• ii. when they apply for the visa, they are not associates or shareholders in the respective company, or in another Romanian company and they did not exercise such functions throughout the last 2 years;
• iii. no other third-country national has previously obtained a right of stay for this purpose, within the company concerned;
• iv. the respective company has registered a budgetary contribution or a transfer of technology in amount of at least EUR 50,000.
• i. they concluded a training contract for unpaid participation in a type of training with an accredited professional training provider, or within a public or private company, authorized to carry out such activities, in accordance with legal provisions;
• ii. they hold means of support in the amount of at least one monthly average gross wage, for the entire period specified in the visa;
• iii. underage third-country nationals must have the approval of the parents or of their legal guardians, as regards their stay on the territory of Romania for this purpose.
• i. they concluded a volunteering agreement with a host entity, which shall specify the activity to be performed, the supervision conditions in fulfilling their tasks, the volunteering hours, as well as, should the case be, the professional training in which the alien takes part, necessary for the fulfilment of the volunteer service;
• ii. the host entity ensures the accommodation, the means of support and the medical insurance for the entire period of validity of the visa, the expenses and/or pocket money, as well as any potential costs related to return measures;
• iii. they are 14 years of age and over;
• iv. underage third-country nationals must have the approval of the parents or of their legal guardians, as regards their stay on the territory of Romania for this purpose.
• v. provide evidence that the host entity has concluded a third-party insurance policy, except for volunteers who participate in the European Voluntary Service.
• to third-country nationals who undergo long-term medical treatment within public or private medical institutions, provided that they submit a letter of acceptance from the respective institutions, specifying the diagnosis and the duration of the treatment. This type of visa may also be granted to a potential companion who assists the third-country national, should they not be able to take care of oneself, if this aspect is expressly mentioned in the letter of acceptance;
• to third-country nationals who carry out activities that do not breach the Romanian legislation in force, if they justify their presence on the territory of Romania;
• third-state nationals who undergo professional sports activities within a sports club registered in Romania must submit the official contract in keeping with the provisions of Order of the minister of youth and sports nº631/2017 regarding the approval of the template for the framework contract for sports activities.
• i.have means of subsistence from their activity amounting to at least three times the average gross monthly salary in Romania for each of the last six months preceding the date of submission of the visa application and for the entire period covered by the visa;
• ii.carry out activities from which they earn income, remotely, using information and communication technology.

The diplomatic and service visa (marked DS) – this type of long-stay visa allows third-state nationals to enter the territory of Romania, usually for a long-term stay, provided that they hold diplomatic or service passports and that they are bound to exercise an official function as members of the staff of foreign diplomatic missions and consular posts accredited in Romania. [for the required supporting documents, [for the required supporting documents, click here ]

This type of visa is granted to holders of diplomatic or service passports, or to holders of travel documents that are assimilated to the latter, upon request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the sending state, or from a diplomatic mission or consular post of the latter, as well as to their family members with whom they cohabit. The DS-type visa is valid for the entire period of the holders’ mission, or in accordance with bilateral understandings to which Romania is party.

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Informații utile

Începând cu această pagină aveţi posibilitatea de a completa dosarul de viză şi de a îl transmite către misiunea diplomatică / oficiul consular aleasă /ales a/al României.

Demnitarii deținători de pașapoarte diplomatice, de serviciu și/sau oficiale, precum și membrii lor de familie, care călătoresc în România în scopuri oficiale sunt rugați să contacteze misiunea diplomatică / oficiul consular aleasă /ales a/al României. Detaliile de contact ale misiunilor diplomatice pot fi accesate aici .

Pentru a putea completa o solicitare de viză online trebuie să:

• Aveţi o adresă de E-mail valabilă
• Utilizaţi un calculator care îndeplineşte anumite specificaţii tehnice. Pentru mai multe informaţii accesaţi pagina Despre portalul E-Viza
• Aveţi posibilitatea de a încărca documentele justificative solicitate

Dacă doriţi să imprimaţi sau să salvaţi o copie a solicitării dumneavoastră de viză trebuie să aveţi acces la Acrobat Reader sau la alte programe similare ce permit deschiderea fişierelor de tip .pdf.

Se recomandă ca documentele justificative prezentate să fie traduse în limba română sau limba engleză de către un traducător autorizat. Toate documentele prezentate trebuie să fie lizibile. Toate documentele anexate trebuie să fie prezentate în original şi în copie la momentul depunerii în persoană a solicitării de viză.

• Fiecare document trebuie să nu depăşească 2 Megabytes (2 MB) .
• Sunt acceptate doar caractere latine în numele fişierelor.
• Pot fi încarcate doar documente în următoarele formate: jpeg, jpg, tif, png, bmp, txt, rtf sau pdf.

Solicitarea de viză conţine un număr de câmpuri ce trebuie completate. Trebuie să aveţi în vedere că nu puteţi utiliza butoanele “înainte” şi “înapoi” din browser (ex: din Internet Explorer). Utilizaţi doar butoanele din formularul electronic pentru a trece de la o pagină la alta.

Solicitările de vize pentru România pot fi depuse doar individual. În cazul în care mai multe persoane călătoresc împreună, fiecare persoană trebuie să depună o solicitare de viză individuală. Suplimentar, vă aducem la cunoştinţă faptul că pentru persoane aflate pe acelaşi document de călătorie trebuie depuse cereri de viză individuale (ex: copiii minori incluşi în paşaportul parinţilor).

Pentru solicitările de viză începute este posibilă întreruperea completării şi salvarea parţială a datelor. Puteţi continua completarea solicitării la o dată ulterioară. O solicitare salvată temporar este păstrată pentru 30 de zile .

La momentul soluţionării solicitării dumneavoastră de viză veţi primi o notificare, prin E-Mail, la adresa furnizată pentru completarea cererii de viză online.

Pentru a putea demara completarea unei solicitări de viză, trebuie să agreaţi condiţiile de utilizare a portalului E-VIZA. Detaliile furnizate vă vor sprijini în a înţelege principiile aplicabile acestui instrument electronic.

Am luat la cunoştinţă informaţiile furnizate în secţiunea “Vreau să mă informez”, astfel încât îmi sunt clare condiţiile pe care trebuie să le îndeplinesc în vederea depunerii unei cereri de viză pentru România.

Înţeleg faptul că îmi pot fi solicitate documente suplimentare, pentru ca cererea mea de viză să fie procesată de către misiunea diplomatică / oficiul consular român pentru care optez.

Cunosc faptul că pentru a obţine o viză solicitată prin intermediul portalului E-VIZA, sunt obligat a mă prezenta și personal la misiunea diplomatică / oficiul consular român pentru care optez.

Înţeleg pe deplin că data de la care cererea mea de viză va fi supusă examinării, în vederea luării unei decizii cu privire la aceasta, este data la care mă voi prezenta în persoană la misiunea diplomatică/oficiul consular al României unde am înaintat cererea în format electronic.

Cunosc faptul că taxa aferentă procesării unei cereri de viză nu îmi va fi returnată în cazul neacordării vizei.

Toate datele pe care le furnizez sunt corecte şi complete. Înţeleg faptul că furnizarea de date false sau incomplete atrage după sine respingerea cererii mele de viză sau anularea unei vize deja acordate.

Cunosc faptul că am obligaţia de a părăsi teritoriul României la expirarea unei vize române pe care o obţin. Am fost informat că deţinerea vizei reprezintă doar una dintre condiţiile care trebuie îndeplinite pentru a îmi fi permisă intrarea în România. Cunosc faptul că simpla eliberare a vizei nu presupune faptul că sunt îndreptăţit(ă) la primirea unor compensaţii dacă nu îndeplinesc condiţiile stabilite la Capitolul II - Dispoziţii generale privind intrarea, şederea şi ieşirea străinilor din OUG nr.194/2002 republicată, cu modificările şi completările ulterioare şi îmi este refuzată intrarea în România. Îndeplinirea condiţiilor de intrare va fi supusă verificării la momentul intrării pe teritoriul României.

INFORMAŢII IMPORTANTE:

Pentru vizele solicitate prin intermediul portalului E-VIZA, operatorul de date cu caracter personal este MINISTERUL AFACERILOR EXTERNE AL ROMÂNIEI, cu sediul în Aleea Alexandru nr.31, Sector 1, Bucureşti, România. În cadrul Ministerului Afacerilor Externe îşi desfăşoară activitatea Responsabilul desemnat cu Protecţia Datelor cu Caracter Personal – [email protected] .

Datele cu caracter personal ale solicitanţilor de vize sunt prelucrate în strictă conformitate cu dispoziţiile Regulamentului (UE) 2016/679 al Parlamentului European şi al Consiliului din 27 aprilie 2016 privind protecția persoanelor fizice în ceea ce privește prelucrarea datelor cu caracter personal și privind libera circulație a acestor date și de abrogare a Directivei 95/46/CE (Regulamentul general privind protecția datelor - RGPD), a Legii nr.506/2004 privind prelucrarea datelor cu caracter personal şi protecţia vieţii private în sectorul comunicaţiilor electronice şi ale Legii nr.271/2010 pentru înfiinţarea, organizarea şi funcţionarea Sistemului naţional de informaţii privind vizele şi participarea României la Sistemul de informaţii privind vizele.

Datele cu caracter personal furnizate prin intermediului portalului E-VIZA, de către cetăţenii statelor terţe care au nevoie de vize pentru a călători în România, sunt furnizate Ministerului Afacerilor Externe şi prelucrate de către această instituţie, exclusiv în scopul bine determinat al procesării, examinării şi eliberării vizelor.

FURNIZAREA DATELOR CU CARACTER PERSONAL PRIN INTERMEDIUL PORTALULUI E-VIZA, ÎN CAZUL ÎN CARE OPTAŢI PENTRU DEPUNEREA UNEI SOLICITĂRI DE VIZĂ ONLINE:

Categoriile de persoane vizate de prelucrarea datelor cu caracter personal în vederea procesării şi eliberării vizelor de intrare în România: resortisanţii terţi care intră sub incidenţa instrumentelor juridice europene şi naţionale care reglementează politica de vize, respectiv regimul străinilor în România, prin formularea de cereri de vize române, indiferent de scopul călătoriei.

Prin utilizarea portalului extern E-VIZA www.evisa.ro , la momentul demarării procesului de solicitare a vizei, online, este necesară luarea la cunoştinţă şi agrearea termenelor şi condiţiilor privind furnizarea datelor dumneavoastră cu caracter personal, în scopul prelucrării şi eliberării vizelor de intrare în România.

Datele cu caracter personal furnizate prin intermediul portalului extern E-VIZA vor fi utilizate exclusiv în scopul procesării, examinării şi eliberării vizelor de intrare în România. Aceste date vor fi prelucrate de MAE, numai atunci când persoana vizată a agreat termenelor şi condiţiilor referitoare la acest aspect.

MAE prelucrează exclusiv categoriile de date cu caracter personal necesare pentru examinarea cererilor de vize, astfel cum acestea au fost stabilite la nivelul Uniunii Europene şi prin legislaţia naţională în materie. MAE nu solicită şi nu prelucrează date cu caracter sensibil, cu excepţia celor necesare pentru examinarea unei cereri de viză de intrare în România şi eliberarea unei vize, în conformitate cu dispoziţiile legale; toate datele cu caracter personal, precum şi orice date cu caracter sensibil sunt prelucrate în stricte condiţii de siguranţă.

Toate datele cu caracter personal solicitate prin intermediul formularelor din portalul extern E-VIZA vor fi puse la dispoziţia misiunilor diplomatice şi oficiilor consulare ale României, la care persoana vizată optează a se prezenta.

Datele din portalul extern sunt stocate pe un server central securizat care aparţine MAE al României. La momentul transmiterii unui dosar de viză către o misiune diplomatică/un oficiu consular al României, acesta va fi transferat în portalul intern aferent E-VIZA, fiind stocat pe un server central securizat în reţeaua internă al MAE al României. La acest moment, datele cu caracter personal din portalul extern vor fi transferate integral în reţeaua securizată a MAE, nemaifiind disponibile online.

Atunci când un solicitant de viză nu finalizează un dosar de cerere, datele acestuia cu caracter personal completate în portalul extern până la un anumit punct vor fi stocate pe serverul central al MAE, aferent portalului extern, pentru o perioadă limitată la 30 de zile. La expirarea acestei perioade, dosarul nefinalizat şi toate datele completate în cadrul acestuia se vor şterge automat, nemaifiind disponibile online şi nemaifiind disponibile, în egală măsură, operatorului.

Datele cu caracter personal furnizate prin dosarele de solicitare a vizelor completate în portalul E-VIZA vor fi puse exclusiv la dispoziţia autorităţilor române competente şi procesate de către acestea, după caz, în scopul luării unei decizii cu privire la solicitarea de viză transmisă prin acest portal. Aceste date pot fi introduse şi stocate în bazele de date accesibile doar autorităţilor române competente în activitatea în materie de vize, în conformitate cu legislaţia naţională în vigoare.

Identitatea operatorului: exclusiv Ministerul Afacerilor Externe al României, prin intermediul misiunilor diplomatice şi oficiilor consulare române din străinătate.

Scopul în care este efectuată prelucrarea datelor este exclusiv procesarea / examinarea cererilor de vize formulate de către resortisanţii terţi supuşi obligativităţii vizei pentru a călători în România, precum şi, după caz, în vederea eliberării vizelor de intrare pe teritoriul României. Vizele acordate pot fi, totodată, anulate şi revocate, în conformitate cu legea.

Perioada de stocare a datelor cu caracter personal furnizate: conform art. 23 și 24 din Legea SNIV

Destinatarii datelor cu caracter personal furnizate în scopul solicitării vizelor de intrare în România: exclusiv autorităţile naţionale competente prevăzute la art. 30 din Ordonanţa de Urgenţă a Guvernului nr. 194/2002 privind regimul străinilor în România, cu modificările şi completările ulterioare, cât şi autorităţile competente cu efectuarea controlului la punctele de trecere a frontierei de stat. Datele transmise prin dosarele electronice constituite prin intermediul portalului E-VIZA pot fi accesate exclusiv de către MAE.

Solicitanţii de vize care nu consideră oportună furnizarea datelor cu caracter personal necesare pentru completarea formularelor standard de solicitare a vizelor, vor avea în vedere faptul că refuzul furnizării tuturor datelor necesare poate conduce la respingerea solicitărilor de vize.

DREPTURILE DE CARE BENEFICIAZĂ PERSOANELE VIZATE, ÎN CONFORMITATE CU DISPOZIŢIILE Regulamentului (UE) 2016/679 al Parlamentului European şi al Consiliului din 27 aprilie 2016 privind protecția persoanelor fizice în ceea ce privește prelucrarea datelor cu caracter personal și privind libera circulație a acestor date și de abrogare a Directivei 95/46/CE(Regulamentul general privind protecția datelor - RGPD)

Potrivit dispoziţiilor RGPD, persoanele vizate beneficiază de următoarele drepturi, cu privire la prelucrarea propriilor date cu caracter personal:

• dreptul de a fi informat;
• dreptul de acces la date;
• dreptul de rectificare a datelor;
• dreptul de opoziţie;
• dreptul la ștergerea datelor;
• dreptul la restricţionarea prelucrării;
• dreptul la portabilitatea datelor şi dreptul de a nu fi supus unei decizii automatizate;
• dreptul de a înainta o plângere adresată operatorului, autorităţii de supraveghere a prelucrării datelor cu caracter personal şi dreptul de a se adresa justiţiei.

1. Dreptul de a fi informat:

În calitatea sa de operator de date cu caracter personal, potrivit dispoziţiilor RGPD, MAE respectă drepturile persoanelor vizate, în exercitarea atribuţiilor sale legate de activitatea în materie de vize. Datele personale colectate în desfăşurarea activităţii în domeniul vizelor sunt necesare în vederea îndeplinirii atribuţiilor MAE pe linia procesării/examinării cererilor de vize, respectiv a luării unei decizii cu privire la acordarea vizelor de intrare în România, acestea fiind prelucrate cu bună-credinţă, în legalitate şi în condiţii de securitate.

Conform dispoziţiilor RGPD, ale Legii nr.506/2004 privind prelucrarea datelor cu caracter personal şi protecţia vieţii private în sectorul comunicaţiilor electronice şi ale Legii nr.271/2010 pentru înfiinţarea, organizarea şi funcţionarea Sistemului naţional de informaţii privind vizele şi participarea României la Sistemul de informaţii privind vizele, în calitatea sa de operator de date cu caracter personal, Ministerul Afacerilor Externe, cu sediul în Aleea Alexandru nr.31, Sector 1, Bucureşti, România, Tel.: +40 21 431 11 00, +40 21 431 15 62, +40 21 319 21 08, +40 21 319 21 25, Fax: +40 21 319 68 62, are obligaţia de a administra în condiţii de siguranţă şi numai pentru scopul specificat, bine determinat prin cadrul normativ special în vigoare, datele personale pe care ni le furnizaţi, în condiţiile legii, despre dumneavoastră, un membru al familiei dumneavoastră, ori o altă persoană. În cadrul Ministerului Afacerilor Externe îşi desfăşoară activitatea responsabilul desemnat cu protecţia datelor cu caracter personal – [email protected] .

Prezenta informare se referă la scopul colectării datelor pentru procesarea şi examinarea cererilor de vize de intrare în România şi eliberarea vizelor solicitate. Persoanele vizate de prelucrarea datelor cu caracter personal în scopul menţionat, care optează pentru solicitarea unei vize de intrare în România online, prin intermediul portalului naţional electronic de facilitare a solicitării vizelor, E-VIZA – www.eviza.mae.ro , au obligaţia de a furniza datele solicitate prin formularele de solicitare a vizei*, refuzul de a furniza datele solicitate, determinând inadmisibilitatea cererii de viză care nu va fi preluată la misiunile diplomatice/oficiile consulare ale României. Solicitarea unei vize prin intermediul portalului E-VIZA poate fi completată de persoana vizată exclusiv după agrearea termenelor şi condiţiilor legate de prelucrarea datelor cu caracter personal. Datele persoanelor care nu finalizează o solicitare de viză online, sunt şterse automat, după 30 de zile de la data ultimei intervenţii a persoanei vizate asupra propriului dosar de cerere. Informaţiile înregistrate sunt destinate utilizării de către operator şi sunt comunicate de persoanele vizate, pentru preluarea acestora din portalul electronic extern al eViza, numai misiunilor diplomatice şi oficiilor consulare ale României. Informaţiile sunt preluate din portalul E-VIZA pentru prelucrarea subsecventă în Sistemul Naţional de Informaţii privind Vizele (SNIV).

Conform dispoziţiilor RGPD, persoana vizată de prelucrarea datelor beneficiază de dreptul de a fi informat, de dreptul de acces la date, de rectificare a datelor, de ştergere a datelor, de restricţionare a prelucrării şi de dreptul de a nu fi supusă unei prelucrări automatizate. Totodată, persoana vizată are dreptul de a se opune prelucrării datelor personale care o privesc**. Pentru exercitarea acestor drepturi, vă puteţi adresa cu o cerere scrisă, datată şi semnată, Responsabilului desemnat cu protecţia datelor cu caracter personal din cadrul Ministerului Afacerilor Externe – [email protected] ***. De asemenea, beneficiază de dreptul de a se adresa cu o plângere, la A.N.S.P.D.C.P. ( http://www.dataprotection.ro ), precum şi de dreptul de a se adresa justiţiei.

Datele dumneavoastră, comunicate prin portalul electronic E-VIZA și prelucrate în cadrul SNIV de către utilizatori autorizați, nu vor fi transferate în străinătate. Dacă unele dintre datele despre dumneavoastră sunt incorecte, vă rugăm să ne informaţi cât mai curând posibil.

* Temeiul legal privind prelucrarea datelor cu caracter personal, în scopurile menționate anterior este dat de legislația în vigoare care poate fi consultată [ aici ]. Rubricile din formularele de solicitare a vizei, marcate cu asterisc - (*), nu trebuie completate de resortisanţii terţi, membri de familie ai cetăţenilor Uniunii Europene, ai Spaţiului Economic European şi ai Confederaţiei Elveţiene (soţ, soţie, copil sau ascendent dependent).

** În cazul în care nu sunteţi de acord cu prelucrarea datelor personale care vă privesc, va fi avut în vedere faptul că solicitarea de viză devine inadmisibilă. Totodată, în situaţia în care doriţi ştergerea datelor personale care vă privesc, însă, în perioada în care formulaţi cererea de ştergere, deţineţi o viză valabilă obţinută în baza acelor date, acestea nu vor putea fi şterse, potrivit dispoziţiilor art.17 alin.(3) lit.b) din RGPD. În cazul în care, asupra cererii de viză nu a fost luată o decizie, acesteia nu i se va mai putea da curs şi, de asemenea, se va avea în vedere faptul că taxa aferentă procesării cererii nu poate fi restituită.

***Cererile privind exercitarea drepturilor persoanelor vizate de prelucrarea datelor pentru cererile de vize, disponibile online, la adresa www.mae.ro , vor fi depuse, prin cerere scrisă, datată și semnată, adresată, potrivit art.38 alin.(4) din RGPD, Responsabilului cu protecţia datelor, din cadrul MAE, la adresa de corespondenţă [email protected] , respectiv la sediul operatorului MAE, în Aleea Alexandru nr. 31, Sector 1, Bucureşti, cod 011822.

2. Dreptul de acces la date:

Persoanele vizate de prelucrarea datelor cu caracter personal, beneficiază de dreptul de a obţine din partea operatorului, printr-o cerere scrisă, semnată şi datată, confirmarea faptului că se prelucrează, sau nu, date cu caracter personal care le privesc şi, în caz afirmativ, acces la aceste date, potrivit actului normativ european.

3. Dreptul de rectificare a datelor:

Orice persoană vizată are dreptul de a obţine de la operator, în conformitate cu prevederile art.16 din RGPD, fără întârzieri nejustificate, rectificarea (corectare, completare etc.) datelor cu caracter personal inexacte care o privesc.

Se va avea în vedere faptul că rectificarea datelor de către persoana vizată, care implică modificarea acestora, la cerere, atunci când viza acordată se află în curs de valabilitate, atrage după sine, după caz, anularea sau revocarea documentului.

4. Dreptul de ştergere a datelor:

Potrivit art.17 din RGPD, persoana vizată are dreptul de a solicita ștergerea datelor cu caracter personal care o privesc, fără întârzieri nejustificate, iar operatorul are obligația de a șterge datele cu caracter personal fără întârzieri nejustificate, în cazul în care se aplică unul dintre următoarele motive:

datele cu caracter personal nu mai sunt necesare pentru îndeplinirea scopurilor pentru care au fost colectate sau prelucrate;

persoana vizată se opune prelucrării în temeiul art.21 alin.(1) din RGPD și nu există motive legitime care să prevaleze în ceea ce privește prelucrarea;

datele cu caracter personal au fost prelucrate ilegal;

datele cu caracter personal trebuie șterse pentru respectarea unei obligații legale care revine operatorului în temeiul dreptului Uniunii sau al dreptului intern sub incidența căruia se află operatorul.

Este de notat faptul că ştergerea datelor în activitatea în domeniul vizelor nu se aplică MAE pentru toate situaţiile prevăzute în RGPD, întrucât nu toate dintre acestea (ex.: atunci când prelucrarea se bazează pe consimțământ sau când datele au fost colectate pentru oferirea de servicii informaţionale) sunt aplicabile sau au legătură cu activitatea MAE.

Atunci când persoana vizată solicită ştergerea datelor care o privesc, însă operatorul MAE constată că persoana deţine cereri de vize în curs de valabilitate (în curs de soluţionare sau cereri aprobate pentru care viza emisă este în curs de valabilitate), persoana vizată va fi informată că ştergerea nu poate fi efectuată, în temeiul art.17 alin.(3).

Fiecare solicitare de ştergere a datelor va fi examinată individual.

5. Dreptul la restricţionarea prelucrării:

Potrivit dispoziţiilor art.18 din RGPD, orice persoană vizată beneficiază inclusiv de dreptul de a solicita restricţionarea prelucrării datelor care o privesc, atunci când:

persoana vizată contestă exactitatea datelor, pentru o perioadă care îi permite operatorului să verifice exactitatea datelor;

prelucrarea este ilegală, iar persoana vizată se opune ștergerii datelor cu caracter personal, solicitând în schimb restricționarea utilizării lor;

operatorul nu mai are nevoie de datele cu caracter personal în scopul prelucrării, dar persoana vizată i le solicită pentru constatarea, exercitarea sau apărarea unui drept în instanță; sau

persoana vizată s-a opus prelucrării în conformitate cu art.21 alin.(1) din RGPD – dreptul la opoziţie, pentru intervalul de timp în care se verifică dacă drepturile legitime ale operatorului prevalează asupra celor ale persoanei vizate

În cazul în care prelucrarea a fost restricționată, datele persoanei pot, cu excepția stocării, să fie prelucrate numai cu consimțământul persoanei vizate sau pentru constatarea, exercitarea sau apărarea unui drept în instanță sau pentru protecția drepturilor unei alte persoane fizice sau juridice sau din motive de interes public important al Uniunii sau al unui stat membru.

6. Dreptul de opoziţie:

Potrivit prevederilor art.21 din RGPD, în orice moment, persoana vizată are dreptul de a se opune, din motive legate de situația sa particulară, prelucrării în temeiul art.6 alin.(1) lit.(e) sau (f), a datelor cu caracter personal care o privesc, inclusiv creării de profiluri pe baza respectivelor dispoziții. Operatorul nu mai prelucrează datele cu caracter personal, cu excepția cazului în care operatorul demonstrează că are motive legitime și imperioase care justifică prelucrarea și care prevalează asupra intereselor, drepturilor și libertăților persoanei vizate sau că scopul este constatarea, exercitarea sau apărarea unui drept în instanță.

MAE prelucrează date cu caracter personal în baza atribuţiilor legale ce îi revin în calitate de autoritate publică și a exercitării autorității publice cu care este investit. Prin urmare, cererea de viză a unei persoane vizate care se opune prelucrării datelor sale în acest scop, devine inadmisibilă, dosarul de cerere nu este preluat, iar taxa/serviciu consular nu este încasată.

7. Dreptul la portabilitatea datelor şi cel de a nu fi supus unei decizii individuale automatizate:

Potrivit art.20 din RGDP, persoana vizată beneficiază de dreptul la portabilitatea datelor, iar potrivit art.22 din acelaşi act normativ, de dreptul de a nu fi supus unui proces decizional individual automatizat.

În cadrul activităţii în materia vizelor, datele colectate în legătură cu examinarea şi eliberarea acestora, de către operatorul MAE, în virtutea calităţii sale de autoritate competentă centrală, nu sunt portate către alţi destinatari, nici la solicitarea persoanei vizate, întrucât procedurile de lucru inerente acestor domenii sunt clar reglementate prin legislaţia europeană şi naţională în vigoare, nefiind posibilă utilizarea unor date portate. Totodată, examinarea şi eliberarea unei vize nu se bazează, la nici un moment, pe procese decizionale individuale automatizate.

Prin urmare, în cazul activităţii în domeniul vizelor, exercitarea acestor două drepturi de către persoanele vizate de prelucrarea datelor pentru eliberarea de vize este lipsită de obiect.

8. Dreptul de a se adresa ANSPDCP sau de a se adresa justiţiei:

În vederea apărării drepturilor prevăzute de RGPD, persoanele ale căror date cu caracter personal fac obiectul unei prelucrări ce intră sub incidenţa actului normativ menţionat, beneficiază de dreptul de a înainta o plângere adresată operatorului, prin Responsabilul cu Protecţia Datelor din cadrul MAE.

Persoanele vizate au posibilitatea de a se adresa cu o plângere inclusiv Autorităţii Naţionale de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal, la:

Adresa: B-dul G-ral. Gheorghe Magheru 28-30, Sector 1, cod poştal 010336, Bucureşti, România;

eMail: [email protected];

Telefon: +40.318.059.211;

Fax: +40.318.059.602;

Adresă web: http://www.dataprotection.ro .

Totodată, potrivit dispoziţiilor art.78 şi 79 din RGPD, fiecare persoană fizică sau juridică are dreptul de a exercita o cale de atac judiciară eficientă împotriva unei autorități de supraveghere şi împotriva unui operator sau unei persoane împuternicite.

Pentru informaţii detaliate despre celelalte programe cofinanţate de Uniunea Europeană, vă invităm să vizitaţi www.fonduri-ue.ro

Conţinutul acestui material nu reprezintă în mod obligatoriu poziţia oficială a Uniunii Europene sau a Guvernului României

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Entry requirements

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Romania set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact Romania’s Embassy in the UK .

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Romania.

Passport validity requirements

Romania is now part of the Schengen area, you must follow the  Schengen area passport requirements  to travel there.

To enter Romania (and all Schengen countries) your passport must:

• have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive. Passports issued after 1 October 2018 are now valid for only 10 years, but for passports issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added if you renewed a passport early
• have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave

Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the latest guidance on passport validity.

Contact the Romanian embassy in the UK if you think that your passport does not meet both these requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

Passport stamping

At the Romanian border your passport may be stamped when you enter and exit Romania or another country in the Schengen area. Border guards will use passport stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for short stays in the Schengen area.

You can show tickets or boarding passes as evidence of when and where you entered or exited the Schengen area. Ask the border guards to add this date and location in your passport.

If you have a Withdrawal Agreement residency document for another country, your passport might still be stamped if you are a visitor to Romania.

You may also need to:

• show a return or onward ticket
• show you have enough money for your stay

Read about passport stamping if you live in Romania .

Visa requirements

Romania is now part of the Schengen area. Visits to Romania now count towards your 90-day visa-free limit in the Schengen area.

You can visit the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel:

• as a tourist
• to visit for family or friends
• to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
• for short-term studies or training

On 31 March, Romania  joined Schengen for border control-free travel via air and sea. Border controls will continue to remain at all land and river borders, including those within the Schengen zone. You will need to show your passport at land and river borders, although your passport should not be stamped.

Visits to any other Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel to Romania will count towards your 90 day visa-free limit.

If you’re travelling to Romania (and all other Schengen countries) without a visa, make sure your whole visit to the Schengen area is within the 90-day limit.

To stay longer (to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons) you will need to meet the Romanian government’s entry requirements. Check with the  Romanian Embassy in the UK  what type of visa and/or work permit you may need.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the end date of the visa.

If you stay in Romania with a Romanian residence permit or long-stay visa, this time does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit for travel to the Schengen area.

Vaccination requirements

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Romania guide .

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods that you can take into or out of Romania (in Romanian). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Leaving Romania with children aged 17 and under

If you’re travelling with a child who holds Romanian citizenship, and you are not the child’s parent, or you are a parent but the other parent is not travelling with you, you may need to show notarised parental consent.

A list of the public notaries can be found on the website of the National Union of Public Notaries of Romania.

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COVID-19: travel health notice for all travellers

Romania travel advice

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Last updated: April 5, 2024 09:50 ET

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Violent crime is rare.

Pickpocketing, purse snatching and mugging occur, particularly in Bucharest and other urban centres. Be vigilant in crowded areas such as busy streets, public transportation, train stations and airport terminals. Avoid walking alone after dark.

Organized groups of thieves are particularly active in public transport hubs, such as train and bus stations, and subways.

Theft can occur on intercity trains. Don’t leave your compartment unattended. Always lock the door from the inside. Don’t travel on your own, particularly on overnight trains.

Theft from hotel rooms is common. Make sure your valuables are always locked away if leaving them in the room while you’re away.

Ensure that your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times, particularly on public transportation. Avoid showing signs of affluence and carrying large sums of cash.

There is a threat of terrorism in Europe. Terrorists have carried out attacks in several European cities and further attacks are likely.

Targets could include:

• government buildings, including schools
• places of worship
• airports and other transportation hubs and networks
• public areas such as tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets, hotels and other sites frequented by foreigners

Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places. Be particularly vigilant if attending sporting events and during religious holidays and other public celebrations, as terrorists have used such occasions to mount attacks.

Individuals posing as plainclothes police officers may ask you to see your foreign currency and passports. Politely decline to cooperate, but offer to go to the nearest police station to sort out the issue.

Some bars and nightclubs may try to charge exorbitant prices. Discussions about overcharging may lead to threats of violence and security guards may force you to pay.

Credit card and ATM fraud occurs. Be cautious when using debit or credit cards:

• pay careful attention when your cards are being handled by others
• use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or business
• avoid using card readers with an irregular or unusual feature
• cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN
• check for any unauthorized transactions on your account statements

Cybercrime occurs. Perpetrators may compromise public Wi-Fi networks to steal credit card or personal information.

• Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks
• Avoid making purchases on unencrypted websites
• Be cautious when posting information on social media
• Be particularly vigilant when contacting or meeting individuals known over the internet

Overseas fraud

Spiked food and drinks

Never leave food or drinks unattended or in the care of strangers. Be wary of accepting snacks, beverages, gum or cigarettes from new acquaintances, as the items may contain drugs that could put you at risk of sexual assault and robbery.

Demonstrations

Demonstrations take place from time to time. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

• avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
• follow the instructions of local authorities
• monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)

Road safety

Road conditions and road safety can vary greatly throughout the country. With the exception of major city streets and intercity highways, many roads are in disrepair, poorly lit, narrow and without marked lanes.

Driving can be hazardous due to aggressive drivers, erratic driving behaviour and excessive speeds.

Don’t drive after dark outside of major cities due to unsafe conditions. These can include horse-drawn carts without lights and wandering livestock on the road.

Public transportation

Use only licensed metered taxis that display their price lists. Verify the tariffs on the taxi’s window before boarding and ensure that the meter displays the correct tariff. Tariffs are more expensive at night and when travelling outside of the city limits.

At the Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, arrange for a taxi from the taxis booth within the arrivals terminal to get a fair rate. Don’t hail a taxi on the street; instead, order one from your hotel or use a trusted ride-sharing app.

Avoid travelling alone in a taxi to remote areas.

Rail services safety standards are generally good.

We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines

Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from the Romanian authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the  Foreign Representatives in Canada .

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• Schengen area

Romania entered the Schengen area on March 31, 2024. Air and maritime border controls are no longer in effect. Land border controls will remain in effect until further notice.

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave Romania.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

• Foreign Representatives in Canada
• Canadian passports

Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period Business visa: not required for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period Student visa: required

The 90-day, visa-free period begins upon initial entry into Romania.

If you plan to return to Romania within 180 days of your last visit, authorities will only allow you entry for what’s left of your 90-day, visa-free exemption. If you’ve already spent 90 days within any 180 day-period, authorities may refuse you entry.

Romania is a Schengen area country. Canadian citizens do not need a visa for travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country.

If you plan to stay in the Schengen area for a longer period of time, you will need a visa. You must contact the high commission or embassy of the country or countries you are travelling to and obtain the appropriate visa(s) prior to travel.

• Foreign Representatives in Canada

Children and travel

Romanian authorities consider a child born to a Romanian parent as a citizen of Romania, even if the child was born in Canada and has a Canadian passport.

When leaving Romania, a Romanian citizen under the age of 18 must:

• travel with one of the following
• both parents
• one parent with the written consent of the non-accompanying parent
• their legal guardian(s)
• an authorized person over the age of 18 who has passed a criminal record check.
• carry a standard statement of consent to travel from their parent(s) or guardian(s), notarized by Romanian authorities. This does not apply to Romanian children returning to their proven country of legal residence.

Entry and exit requirements for children under the age of 18 may change without notice. Parents of children travelling alone or with one parent should contact the nearest Romanian embassy or consulate before departing for Romania to confirm that each child meets the latest entry and exit requirements.

• Travelling with children
• Terms of leaving Romania with Romanian minors (in Romanian)

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Relevant Travel Health Notices

• Global Measles Notice - 13 March, 2024
• COVID-19 and International Travel - 13 March, 2024

This section contains information on possible health risks and restrictions regularly found or ongoing in the destination. Follow this advice to lower your risk of becoming ill while travelling. Not all risks are listed below.

Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably 6 weeks before you travel to get personalized health advice and recommendations.

Routine vaccines

Be sure that your  routine vaccinations , as per your province or territory , are up-to-date before travelling, regardless of your destination.

Some of these vaccinations include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Pre-travel vaccines and medications

You may be at risk for preventable diseases while travelling in this destination. Talk to a travel health professional about which medications or vaccines may be right for you, based on your destination and itinerary. 

Yellow fever is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

• There is no risk of yellow fever in this country.

Country Entry Requirement*

• Proof of vaccination is not required to enter this country.

Recommendation

• Vaccination is not recommended.

* It is important to note that country entry requirements may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office of the destination(s) you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements.

About Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada

There is a risk of hepatitis A in this destination. It is a disease of the liver. People can get hepatitis A if they ingest contaminated food or water, eat foods prepared by an infectious person, or if they have close physical contact (such as oral-anal sex) with an infectious person, although casual contact among people does not spread the virus.

Practise  safe food and water precautions and wash your hands often. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present.

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a risk in some areas of this destination. It is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It is spread to humans by the bite of infected ticks or occasionally when unpasteurized milk products are consumed.

Travellers to areas where TBE is found may be at higher risk  during April to November, and the risk is highest for people who hike or camp in forested areas.

Protect yourself from tick bites . The vaccine is not available in Canada. It may be available in the destination you are travelling to.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected with it when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are fully protected against measles.

  Hepatitis B is a risk in every destination. It is a viral liver disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through exposure to blood and body fluids containing the hepatitis B virus.  Travellers who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) are at higher risk of getting hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Prevent hepatitis B infection by practicing safe sex, only using new and sterile drug equipment, and only getting tattoos and piercings in settings that follow public health regulations and standards.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a COVID-19 vaccine series along with any additional recommended doses in Canada before travelling. Evidence shows that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and is at greater risk for severe disease when travelling internationally.

Before travelling, verify your destination’s COVID-19 vaccination entry/exit requirements. Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID-19.

 The best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated every year. Get the flu shot at least 2 weeks before travelling.  

 The flu occurs worldwide. 

•  In the Northern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs from November to   April.
•  In the Southern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs between April and   October.
•  In the tropics, there is flu activity year round. 

The flu vaccine available in one hemisphere may only offer partial protection against the flu in the other hemisphere.

The flu virus spreads from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Clean your hands often and wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

In this destination, rabies  may be present in some wildlife species, including bats. Rabies is a deadly disease that spreads to humans primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. 

If you are bitten or scratched by an animal while travelling, immediately wash the wound with soap and clean water and see a health care professional. 

Before travel, discuss rabies vaccination with a health care professional. It may be recommended for travellers who will be working directly with wildlife. 

Safe food and water precautions

Many illnesses can be caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated by bacteria, parasites, toxins, or viruses, or by swimming or bathing in contaminated water.

• Learn more about food and water precautions to take to avoid getting sick by visiting our eat and drink safely abroad page. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
• Avoid getting water into your eyes, mouth or nose when swimming or participating in activities in freshwater (streams, canals, lakes), particularly after flooding or heavy rain. Water may look clean but could still be polluted or contaminated.
• Avoid inhaling or swallowing water while bathing, showering, or swimming in pools or hot tubs. 

Travellers' diarrhea is the most common illness affecting travellers. It is spread from eating or drinking contaminated food or water.

Risk of developing travellers' diarrhea increases when travelling in regions with poor standards of hygiene and sanitation. Practise safe food and water precautions.

The most important treatment for travellers' diarrhea is rehydration (drinking lots of fluids). Carry oral rehydration salts when travelling.

Insect bite prevention

Many diseases are spread by the bites of infected insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas or flies. When travelling to areas where infected insects may be present:

• Use insect repellent (bug spray) on exposed skin
• Cover up with light-coloured, loose clothes made of tightly woven materials such as nylon or polyester
• Minimize exposure to insects
• Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in buildings that are not fully enclosed

To learn more about how you can reduce your risk of infection and disease caused by bites, both at home and abroad, visit our insect bite prevention page.

Find out what types of insects are present where you’re travelling, when they’re most active, and the symptoms of the diseases they spread.

Animal precautions

Some infections, such as rabies and influenza, can be shared between humans and animals. Certain types of activities may increase your chance of contact with animals, such as travelling in rural or forested areas, camping, hiking, and visiting wet markets (places where live animals are slaughtered and sold) or caves.

Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, livestock (pigs, cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats, and to avoid eating undercooked wild game.

Closely supervise children, as they are more likely to come in contact with animals.

Person-to-person infections

Stay home if you’re sick and practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette , which includes coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the bend of your arm, not your hand. Reduce your risk of colds, the flu and other illnesses by:

•   washing your hands often
• avoiding or limiting the amount of time spent in closed spaces, crowded places, or at large-scale events (concerts, sporting events, rallies)
• avoiding close physical contact with people who may be showing symptoms of illness 

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , HIV , and mpox are spread through blood and bodily fluids; use condoms, practise safe sex, and limit your number of sexual partners. Check with your local public health authority pre-travel to determine your eligibility for mpox vaccine.  

Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria and usually affects the lungs.

For most travellers the risk of tuberculosis is low.

Travellers who may be at high risk while travelling in regions with risk of tuberculosis should discuss pre- and post-travel options with a health care professional.

High-risk travellers include those visiting or working in prisons, refugee camps, homeless shelters, or hospitals, or travellers visiting friends and relatives.

Medical services and facilities

Medical services and facilities vary throughout the country. They may not be up to the standards you might expect in Canada. Private hospitals and clinics located in cities are often better staffed and equipped than public or rural facilities. Most medical facilities expect cash payment at the time of service.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Travel health and safety

Keep in Mind...

The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.

Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a   travel health kit , especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres.

You must abide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad .

Transfer to a Canadian prison

Canada and Romania are signatories to the Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. This enables a Canadian imprisoned in Romania to request a transfer to a Canadian prison to complete a sentence. The transfer requires the agreement of both Canadian and Romania authorities.

This process can take a long time, and there is no guarantee that the transfer will be approved by either or both sides.

Identification

You must carry photo identification at all times as local authorities can ask you to prove your identity. A photocopy of your passport is acceptable, and will help in case of loss or seizure of the original document.

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect prison sentences of up to 15 years and heavy fines.

Drugs, alcohol and travel

Photography

It is illegal to photograph government buildings and military installations, unless prior permission has been obtained from local authorities.

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is legally recognized in Romania.

If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a citizen of Romania, our ability to offer you consular services may be limited while you're there. You may also be subject to different entry/exit requirements .

Travellers with dual citizenship

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Romania.

If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Romania, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Romanian court.

If you are in this situation:

• act as quickly as you can
• contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
• consult a lawyer in Canada and in Romania to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
• report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children’s Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies.

Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country’s judicial affairs.

• List of Canadian Central Authorities for the Hague Convention
• International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left-Behind Parents
• The Hague Convention - Hague Conference on Private International Law
• Canadian embassies and consulates by destination
• Emergency Watch and Response Centre

You must carry an international driving permit along with a valid Canadian driver’s licence in order to drive or to rent a vehicle in Romania. However, your Canadian driver’s licence is only considered valid for up to 90 days. For stays longer than 90 days, you will need to exchange your driver’s licence for a Romanian one.

Traffic laws are strict and local authorities carry out frequent road checks.

There is zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol and penalties are severe. If a police officer suspects you of drinking and driving, they could confiscate your driver's licence on the spot. If you’re convicted, you can expect heavy fines and jail sentences. It is illegal to refuse a breathalyser test.

You must carry vehicle registration and proof of insurance.

A motorway vignette (locally known as a rovinieta) is required to travel outside major cities. You may purchase these at border points, post offices and large gas stations.

Headlights must be on at all times when driving, regardless of the time of day or weather.

Winter tires are mandatory during winter months.

You must carry a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a warning triangle in your car.

The use of a cellular telephone while driving is prohibited, unless it is fitted with a hands-free device.

Children under 12 cannot sit in the front seat of a vehicle.

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Although Romanian law does not prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex, homosexuality is not widely accepted.

Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics

The currency of Romania is the leu (RON).

Exchanging money on the street is illegal. You may exchange Euros in recognized establishments, such as exchange shops, banks and hotels. Carry crisp bills, as merchants may not accept well-worn or used banknotes. Traveller’s cheques are not widely accepted. The economy is primarily cash-based, but credit cards are widely accepted in major urban centres.

If you are carrying €10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies, you must make a declaration to customs when you enter or leave the European Union. It includes sums in:

• banknotes and coins
• bearer negotiable instruments such as cheques, travellers’ cheques, promissory notes and money orders
• bonds, shares
• gold coins with a gold content of at least 90 %
• gold bars, nuggets or clumps with a gold content of at least 99.5 %
• any other convertible asset

This does not apply if you are travelling within the European Union or in transit to a non-EU country.

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Seismic activity

Romania is located in an active seismic zone.

There is a risk of avalanches in mountainous regions when rapidly warming temperatures follow a particularly harsh winter. Extreme weather can cause landslides.

Exercise caution, monitor local news and weather reports and follow the advice of local authorities.

Emergency information guide – Romania’s General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (in Romanian)

Flooding is common in the winter and in the fall, but could occur at any time throughout the year.

High temperatures

Extreme temperatures, in both summer and winter, may cause electricity outages.

Local services

Dial 112 for emergency assistance.

Consular assistance

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For emergency consular assistance, call the Embassy of Canada in Bucharest and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

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If you need consular assistance while abroad, we will make every effort to help you. However, there may be constraints that will limit the ability of the Government of Canada to provide services.

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  take normal security precautions.

Take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada.

  Exercise a high degree of caution

There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.

IMPORTANT: The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk.

  Avoid non-essential travel

Your safety and security could be at risk. You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge of or familiarity with the region, and other factors. If you are already there, think about whether you really need to be there. If you do not need to be there, you should think about leaving.

  Avoid all travel

You should not travel to this country, territory or region. Your personal safety and security are at great risk. If you are already there, you should think about leaving if it is safe to do so.

Romania closer to admission into US Visa Waiver Program, government says

Radu Dumitrescu

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Romania is inching closer to admission into the US Visa Waiver Program, a national strategic objective, according to the government. 

The country is increasingly close to meeting the technical criteria for joining. To be part of the program, countries need to have an applicant refusal rate below 3%. To reach this goal, the government says that the support of all Romanians who hold or have held a US B1/B2 visa is needed.

“Renewing it in the next six months can ensure our success,” the government said about such visas for business or tourism.

A meeting on Romania’s inclusion in the program recently took place at the Victoria Palace with the participation of Romanian and American officials. The American side was represented by Ms. Rena Bitter, the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs from the US Department of State, accompanied by the United States Ambassador to Bucharest, Ms. Kathleen Kavalec, and Consul General John Gimbel, according to Digi24 .

The Romanian prime minister, but also figures like tennis star Simona Halep , encouraged Romanians to renew their visas to help get the refusal rate below 3%.

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New Schengen Visa Rules for Indian Visitors: Key Questions Answered 

Peden Doma Bhutia , Skift

April 23rd, 2024 at 5:39 AM EDT

Destinations value Indian travelers, but lengthy visa processing times lasting months act as significant deterrents. The adoption of these new regulations by European authorities reflects a proactive effort to tackle these concerns, aiming to boost tourism flow.

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The European Commission has introduced a new visa “cascade” regime for Indian nationals applying for Schengen visas in India. This regime looks to offer longer-term, multi-entry Schengen visas, based on the applicant’s travel history.

Indian travel agents had been complaining of Schengen visa delays as a major challenge to the summer travel rush from India.

• How does one qualify for the longer duration visas?

The European Commission can issue a two-year multiple-entry visa after a traveler “has obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years.” This demonstrates a positive travel history and compliance with previous visa regulations.

Subsequently, after granting the two-year visa, authorities may issue a five-year visa if the passport has has adequate validity remaining.

• What benefits do holders of these extended visas enjoy?

During the validity period of these visas, holders can enjoy travel rights equivalent to visa-free nationals within the Schengen area, allowing for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

• Which countries are part of the Schengen area?

The Schengen area comprises 29 European countries, including 25 European Union member states: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden. Additionally, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland are also part of the Schengen area.

• Are there any restrictions or conditions to these visas?

Schengen visas do not grant the right to work within the Schengen area and are for short stays only. Additionally, the visas are not purpose-bound, providing flexibility for travel within the specified period.

Industry Take

Skift also spoke to players in the Indian outbound travel industry to understand what has changed in the new Schengen visa rules.

• How is this different from the earlier visas that Schengen countries offered? Don’t they already offer multi-entry visas with longer duration to Indians?

Mahendra Vakharia, managing director of Pathfinders Holidays, said there was no standard policy of Schengen states for issuing these long-term visas earlier. Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Italy and Spain usually issued long-term visa, but it was all subjective. “With this new policy it should be a standard rule now,” Vakharia said.

• Travelers mainly complain of longer processing times, has that changed?

Here too, there is no standard processing time as it varies from country to country, according to Vakharia. “France and Spain have been processing visas within four days, and then there’s Croatia, which takes 60 days,” he said.

Processing time will not change as of now, it will take time for the visa rules to be enforced, said an industry source, while highlighting that the visa would be especially useful for corporate travelers.

What Promoted The Move?

Speaking on the possible motivations, Vakharia acknowledged various reasons, including administrative capacity constraints at embassies to cater to the huge inflow of applications.

“As there is an overwhelming demand from Indian travelers, the process of securing visa appointments has posed significant challenges , especially for travelers residing in cities lacking VFS Global centers,” he said.

The European Commission said in an statement that the decision reflects the EU-India Common Agenda on Migration and Mobility, aimed at fostering comprehensive cooperation on migration policy. Facilitating people-to-people contacts is a key aspect of this agenda, acknowledging India’s importance as an EU partner.

The decision also reflects a realization of the strong economic benefits derived through the spending power of Indian tourists. As Vakharia aptly puts it, “Why let go of the Golden Indian Goodie Bag?”

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What does EU visa relaxation for Saudi, Bahraini, Omani citizens mean?

This week, the European Union (EU) announced a relaxation of Schengen visa rules for the citizens of Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia , making it much easier for nationals of the Gulf countries to visit Europe. 

Background: At the EU- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) High Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation in Luxembourg on Monday, the European Commission adopted three implementing decisions to update the Schengen rules for issuing multiday visas for the three Gulf states. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud headed a delegation from the kingdom in the European country, which also included Ambassador to the EU Haifa Al-Jedea and the Foreign Ministry’s adviser, Manal Radwan.

Announcing the visa rule change during the opening session of the forum, the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said, “I welcome a decision adopted by the European Commission this morning to harmonize the rules for granting multiple-entry visas for the citizens of the GCC countries.”

The GCC includes Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.

At the forum, officials discussed security and strategic cooperation between the GCC and the EU, as well as the conflict in the Gaza Strip and the wider region. 

What are the new visa rules? 

Under the new rules, Bahraini, Omani and Saudi Arabian nationals will be eligible for multiple-entry visas, allowing them to visit the Schengen area (the EU’s 27 member states as well as Bulgaria and Romania) and move freely between them. The area expanded in February 2022 to include the two non-EU states, removing all air and maritime border controls. A decision on whether to remove land border controls will be made at a later date. 

Those who have the visa will be able to visit Schengen area countries multiple times over five years with the same visa. The visa will also apply to first-time travelers to Europe from the three Middle Eastern countries.

Holders of the visas will enjoy the same travel rights as visa-free nationals. 

Other members of the GCC, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar, have different rules regarding getting a Schengen visa. UAE citizens do not need a visa to travel to the Schengen area, but Qataris must apply for one. 

In 2022, the EU said it planned to offer visa-free travel to Kuwait and Qatari nationals. A new visa “cascade scheme” was unveiled for Kuwaitis last September, allowing for all eligible applicants, including those travelling for the first time, to obtain five-year permits.

Know more: The move by the EU comes after the UK government announced in February that nationals from the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, could apply for Electronic Travel Authorization visas , making it easier for them to come to the UK, even on very short notice. The EU decision will allow the 27-nation bloc to remain competitive in providing access to their countries to Saudi nationals, as European countries vie for new investment from wealthy Gulf countries.

On the Gulf side, the Riyadh-headquartered GCC in November announced plans for a unified tourist visa similar to the Schengen visa.

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How to get a multi-year Schengen visa on your Indian passport

There's good news for indian passport holders who are planning to visit europe this summer. the eu is easing the schengen visa process for frequent travellers..

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• Visiting Europe is getting easier for Indian passport holders
• A new 'cascade' visa scheme will allow frequent travellers to get a multi-year multiple-entry Schengen visa
• However, you need to meet certain criteria to be able to apply for this 'cascade' visa

There's good news for Indian passport holders who want to visit Europe this year on. The European Union is looking to ease Schengen visa processes for Indian tourists.