Eastern Europe
Romania Visa Guide
Digital Nomad Visa with EU's fastest fibre
Quick answer
Romania offers 12 visa categories covering transit, work, study, family, tourism, and long-stay options. Key routes include the Airport Transit Visa [1], Business/Congress/Trade Fair Visit Visa [2], Digital Nomad Visa [3], Economic Activities Visa [4], Long-Stay Visa (Type D) [5], Romania Business Visa [6], Cultural/Scientific/Sports Visa [7], Family Reunification Visa [8], Investment Visa [9], Study Visa [10], Tourist Visa, and Transit Visa. Most short-stay visas allow 90 days within any 180-day period, while the Long-Stay Visa offers 5 years renewable [5].
At a glance
Romania's Digital Nomad Visa serves location-independent workers earning at least 3x the national average, with a booming tech scene in Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca, fast internet and a flat 10% micro-company tax option.
Visa options in Romania (17)
Digital nomad / remote work
Tourist / short-stay
Work
Investor / entrepreneur
Other visa types
Airport Transit Visa
90 days in any 180-day period
Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
5 years (renewable)
Romania Cultural/Scientific/Sports Visa
90 days within any 180-day period
Romania Transit Visa
90 days within any 180-day period
Transit Visa (B)
90 days in any 180-day period
Uniform Visa (Schengen Short-Stay)
90 days within any 180-day period
Visa with Limited Territorial Validity (VLTV)
90 days within any 180-day period
Am I eligible for anything here?
Romania's visa eligibility depends heavily on:
- Your nationality — some visas apply nationality-based exclusions or bilateral agreements
- Your income and financial situation
- How long you want to stay
- Whether you're bringing dependents
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Romania?
Most travelers will need a visa unless they are from visa-exempt countries. The Romania Tourist Visa allows a stay of 90 days within any 180-day period [11]. For transit, the Airport Transit Visa or Romania Transit Visa are available [1].
What is the most popular visa for working remotely in Romania?
The Digital Nomad Visa (Long-Stay Visa for Remote Activity) is designed for remote workers [3]. It allows you to live in Romania while working for a foreign employer. Other work options include the Business/Congress/Trade Fair Visit Visa [2] and the Economic Activities Visa [4].
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Sources
One numbered entry per specific claim — several entries may point to the same underlying document, each with its own locator.
- [1]
Airport Transit Visa — Transit route, 90 days in any 180-day period
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced - [2]
Business/Congress/Trade Fair Visit Visa — Work route, 90 days within any 180-day period
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [3]
Digital Nomad Visa (Long-Stay Visa for Remote Activity) — Digital nomad route
Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Immigration Inspectorate (domains recalled, not re-verified this pass) [Medium] · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — official source - [4]
Economic Activities Visa (D/AE) — Work route, 90 days within any 180-day period
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [5]
Long-Stay Visa (Type D) — Other route, 5 years (renewable)
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [6]
Romania Business Visa — Work route, 90 days within any 180-day period
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [7]
Romania Cultural/Scientific/Sports Visa — Other route, 90 days within any 180-day period
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [8]
Romania Family Reunification Visa — Family route, 90 days
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [9]
Romania Investment Visa — Entrepreneur route, 1 year, renewable
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [10]
Romania Study Visa — Student route, 90 days within any 180-day period
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [11]
Effective tax-rate estimate for foreign residents (~10%)
VisaBook internal estimate (soft-preference data) · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linkedVisaBook internal soft-preference estimate used by Search filters — not an official statistic.
- [12]
Affordability index and climate tags
VisaBook internal estimate (soft-preference data) · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linkedVisaBook internal soft-preference estimate used by Search filters — not an official statistic.
This page reflects Romania's officially published visa categories as of the dates above. It is not legal advice. For detailed, case-specific requirements for any visa listed here, see that visa's own page.