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Airport Transit Visa (Viză de tranzit aeroportuar, Type A)
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Airport Transit Visa (Viză de tranzit aeroportuar, Type A)

Permits passage through the international transit area of a Romanian airport without entering national territory.

ValidityVaries (For transit purposes only)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €60
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B — Transit Visa
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B — Transit Visa

Note: Romania is part of the Schengen Area. Transit requirements may vary based on your nationality and whether you remain in the international transit area.

Validity5 days
Processing2 weeks
Total CostEUR €80
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C/A — Short-Stay Business Visa (Type C - Business/Congress/Trade Fair)
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C/A — Short-Stay Business Visa (Type C - Business/Congress/Trade Fair)

Schengen visa for attending business meetings, conferences, trade fairs, and professional training in Romania for up to 90 days.

ValidityVaries (Extendable based on posting duration)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €120
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C/M — Short-stay Visa for Official Mission
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C/M — Short-stay Visa for Official Mission

Short-stay visa for officials, civil servants, and international organization representatives conducting government-related missions in Romania.

Validity3 months
Processing1–2 weeks
Total CostEUR €90
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C/SP — Long-Stay Sports Activities Visa (Viză D/AS - Activități sportive)
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C/SP — Long-Stay Sports Activities Visa (Viză D/AS - Activități sportive)

Long-stay visa for professional athletes, coaches, or sports personnel engaged in sporting activities with Romanian clubs or organizations.

ValidityVaries (Extendable based on posting duration)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €120
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C/TR — Short-stay Visa for Transport
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C/TR — Short-stay Visa for Transport

This is a Type C short-stay visa for personnel involved in the international transport of goods or passengers.

Validity3 months
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
Total CostEUR €80
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C/TU — Short-stay Visa for Tourism
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C/TU — Short-stay Visa for Tourism

Schengen-aligned short-stay visa for leisure travelers visiting Romania for up to 90 days within 180 days, requiring proof of at least €50 per day.

Validity3 months
Processing1–2 weeks
Total CostEUR €80
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C/VV — Short-stay Visa for Visiting
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C/VV — Short-stay Visa for Visiting

Short-stay visa for personal visits to family or friends in Romania, valid up to 90 days within a 180-day period with a local sponsor's invitation.

Validity3 months
Processing1–2 weeks
Total CostEUR €90
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C/ZA — Long-Stay Other Lawful Activities Visa (Viză D/AS - Alte scopuri)
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C/ZA — Long-Stay Other Lawful Activities Visa (Viză D/AS - Alte scopuri)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Catch-all long-stay visa for activities not covered by other specific categories, provided they do not breach Romanian law, including pensioners and retirees.

ValidityVaries (Extendable based on posting duration)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €120
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Cross-Border Worker Permit (Lucrător transfrontalier)
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Cross-Border Worker Permit (Lucrător transfrontalier)

Work permit for nationals of countries bordering Romania who are employed in Romanian border localities and return to their country of residence regularly.

ValidityContract duration
Processing1 month
Total CostEUR €220
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D/AC — Long-Stay Commercial Activities / Investor Visa (Viză D/AC - Activități comerciale)
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D/AC — Long-Stay Commercial Activities / Investor Visa (Viză D/AC - Activități comerciale)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay visa for shareholders with management or administration powers in Romanian companies who plan to invest at least €100,000 and create jobs.

ValidityVaries (Extendable based on posting duration)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €120
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D/AE — Long-Stay Economic Activities Visa (Viză D/AE - Activități economice)
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D/AE — Long-Stay Economic Activities Visa (Viză D/AE - Activități economice)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay visa for third-country nationals carrying out authorized economic activities on Romanian territory as sole traders or authorized individuals.

ValidityVaries (Extendable based on posting duration)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €120
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D/AM — Long-Stay Employment Visa (Viză D/AM - Angajare în muncă)
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D/AM — Long-Stay Employment Visa (Viză D/AM - Angajare în muncă)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay visa for third-country nationals with a work authorization to be employed under an individual employment contract in Romania.

ValidityVaries (Extendable based on posting duration)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €120
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D/AP — Long-Stay Professional Activities Visa (Viză D/AP - Activități profesionale)
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D/AP — Long-Stay Professional Activities Visa (Viză D/AP - Activități profesionale)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay visa for freelancers and self-employed professionals practicing regulated liberal professions (lawyers, architects, doctors, etc.) in Romania.

ValidityVaries (Extendable based on posting duration)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €120
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D/AR — Long-Stay Religious Activities Visa (Viză D/AR - Activități religioase)
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D/AR — Long-Stay Religious Activities Visa (Viză D/AR - Activități religioase)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay visa for third-country nationals carrying out activities within officially recognized religious denominations in Romania.

ValidityVaries (Extendable based on posting duration)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €120
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D/AS — Long-Term Medical Treatment Visa (Viză D/AS - Tratament medical)
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D/AS — Long-Term Medical Treatment Visa (Viză D/AS - Tratament medical)

Long-stay visa for foreigners undergoing long-term medical treatment at Romanian public or private institutions, with optional companion if medically necessary.

ValidityVaries (Extendable based on posting duration)
Processing14-30 days
Total CostEUR €120
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D/CS — Long-Stay Scientific Research Visa (Viză D/CS - Cercetare științifică)
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D/CS — Long-Stay Scientific Research Visa (Viză D/CS - Cercetare științifică)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay visa for researchers conducting scientific research activities in Romania under a hosting agreement endorsed by the Ministry of Research and Innovation.

ValidityVaries (Extendable based on posting duration)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €120
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D/DN — Long-Stay Digital Nomad Visa
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D/DN — Long-Stay Digital Nomad Visa

Romanian long-stay D-type permit for non-EU remote workers earning 3x Romania's average gross salary from a foreign-registered employer or company.

Validity90 to 365 days
Processing1–2 months
Total CostEUR €120
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D/DS — Diplomatic and Service Visa (Viză diplomatică și de serviciu, DS)
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D/DS — Diplomatic and Service Visa (Viză diplomatică și de serviciu, DS)

Visa issued to members of diplomatic missions, consular posts, and official delegations accredited in Romania.

ValidityDuration of mission
ProcessingVaries
Total CostFree
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D/DT — Long-Stay Secondment / Posted Worker Visa (Viză D/DT - Detașare)
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D/DT — Long-Stay Secondment / Posted Worker Visa (Viză D/DT - Detașare)

Long-stay visa for skilled workers employed by foreign companies who are temporarily posted to work in Romania, valid up to 1 year in a 5-year period.

ValidityVaries (Extendable based on posting duration)
Processing30 days
Total CostEUR €120
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D/SD — Long-Stay Studies Visa (Viză D/SD - Studii)
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D/SD — Long-Stay Studies Visa (Viză D/SD - Studii)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay visa for pre-graduate, graduate, and postgraduate studies at state or accredited private educational institutions in Romania.

ValidityVaries (Extendable based on posting duration)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €120
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D/VF — Family Reunification Visa - Spouse (Viză D/VF - Reîntregirea familiei, soț/soție)
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D/VF — Family Reunification Visa - Spouse (Viză D/VF - Reîntregirea familiei, soț/soție)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay visa for the spouse of a Romanian citizen or legally residing third-country national to join them in Romania.

ValidityUp to 5 years
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €120
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EU Blue Card (Cartea Albastră a UE)
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EU Blue Card (Cartea Albastră a UE)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Combined work and residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers with a university degree and employment contract meeting salary thresholds, valid up to 2 years and 3 months.

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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EU/EEA Permanent Residence Certificate (Certificat de rezidență permanentă)
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EU/EEA Permanent Residence Certificate (Certificat de rezidență permanentă)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence document for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who have resided continuously in Romania for 5 years, confirming indefinite right of residence.

ValidityIndefinite
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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EU/EEA/Swiss Citizen Registration Certificate (Certificat de înregistrare)
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EU/EEA/Swiss Citizen Registration Certificate (Certificat de înregistrare)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Registration certificate issued to EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens exercising their right of free movement to live and work in Romania without a visa.

Validity5 years
Processing0–1 days
Total CostNot confirmed
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Highly Qualified Worker Permit
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Highly Qualified Worker Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work authorization for foreigners employed in highly qualified positions requiring specialized university education or equivalent professional experience.

Validity3 years
Processing2 weeks – 1 month
Total CostEUR €220
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Long-Term Residence Permit (Drept de ședere pe termen lung)
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Long-Term Residence Permit (Drept de ședere pe termen lung)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent-equivalent residence permit granted after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Romania, valid for 5 years (renewable) or 10 years for family of Romanian citizens.

Validity10 years
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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Single Work Permit (Permis unic de ședere și muncă)
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Single Work Permit (Permis unic de ședere și muncă)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Combined residence and work authorization document issued after entry, certifying the right to stay and work in Romania for employed workers.

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing2 months
Total CostEUR €220
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Subsidiary Protection (Protecție subsidiară)
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Subsidiary Protection (Protecție subsidiară)

International protection for persons who do not qualify as refugees but face a real risk of serious harm (death penalty, torture, indiscriminate violence) if returned to their country of origin.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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Temporary Protection (Protecție temporară)
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Temporary Protection (Protecție temporară)

Emergency group protection mechanism activated by EU Council decision for mass displacement situations, granting immediate residence rights without individual asylum procedures.

ValidityLinked to EU Council decision
Processing0–1 days
Total CostFree
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Tolerated Stay Status (Tolerarea rămânerii pe teritoriul României)
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Tolerated Stay Status (Tolerarea rămânerii pe teritoriul României)

Status granted to foreigners who cannot be removed from Romania due to legal obstacles, statelessness, health reasons, or risk of persecution, allowing temporary lawful presence.

Validity6 months
ProcessingVaries
Total CostNot confirmed
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Trainee Worker Permit (Lucrător stagiar)
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Trainee Worker Permit (Lucrător stagiar)

Work authorization for holders of higher education diplomas participating in a paid internship program with a Romanian employer to develop professional skills.

Validity1 year
Processing1 month
Total CostEUR €220
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Working Holiday Visa - South Korea
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Working Holiday Visa - South Korea

Work and travel visa for South Korean citizens aged 18-30. Allows temporary work and holiday in Romania for up to 12 months.

ValidityVaries (Single entry, valid from date of issue)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostEUR €120
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