Romania Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Romania: schengen area for up to 90 days within 180. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Romania visa at a glance
- Policy
- Schengen area
- Length of stay
- 90 days within 180
- Cost
- Free (ETIAS €20 once active)
- Passport
- Valid 3+ months beyond stay.
- Official source
- travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
Joined Schengen for air/sea travel March 2024; full Schengen January 2025.
Schengen 90 days visa-free (UK/US/EU). In Schengen since 2024.
Customs allowances
Standard EU allowances.
Prohibited items
Bear-feeding laws strict (Carpathian bears are a real risk). Drug laws enforced.
Frequently asked questions about Romania visas
Do I need a visa to visit Romania?
Schengen area applies for Romania: Joined Schengen for air/sea travel March 2024; full Schengen January 2025.
How much does a Romania visa cost?
Entry to Romania is free under the current schengen area policy for eligible passports. There is no visa fee. Always check whether your nationality is eligible before booking flights.
How long can I stay in Romania?
The standard schengen area allows 90 days within 180 per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Romania require?
Valid 3+ months beyond stay.
Where do I apply for a Romania visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.