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How to get a Romania visa from Egypt

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Egyptian passport holders travelling to Romania.

Visa types & fees

5 visa options for travelling to Romania.

Business visa

Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$75

Medical visa

Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$148

Student visa

Processing time15 days
ValidityMore than 90 days
Fee (approx.)$148

Tourist visa

Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$75

Work visa

Processing time15 days
ValidityMore than 90 days
Fee (approx.)$148

Application requirements

Documents Egyptian applicants need to provide.

  • National passport with a validity of not less than 6 months from the intended departure date.
  • The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
  • Correctly completed and duly signed visa application form.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background.
  • Bank statement of three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
  • Valid travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage for the duration of stay in the country.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

Visa type details

Tourist visa

  • This visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Romania for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
  • Some applicants of this visa may have been invited to Romania by their friends or relatives living in the country.
  • If you have been invited for visitation purpose, the official letter of invitation from your host should be provided.
  • Foreigners in Romania are free to attend and take part in festivals and events taking place in the country.
  • Employed applicants of this visa should provide a certificate of employment from their employer. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must state the applicant’s job position, salary level, and length of employment.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the original unabridged copy of the applicant’s birth certificate should be provided. A letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor will be required if he/she is traveling with one or none of his/her parents.
  • Tourists in Romania are not permitted to receive payments for the services they render during their time in the country.
  • Receipt of paid visa application fee should be provided.

Business visa

  • Businessmen and women who have the intention of fostering and maintaining working relationship with their partners in Romania are the eligible applicants of this visa.
  • This visa may also be issued to foreigners with the intention of investing in a business entity in the country.
  • Travelers on this visa are allowed to negotiate and sign business contracts with their partners during their stay in Romania.
  • This visa also allows business travelers to attend trade fairs, conferences, and seminars relating to their profession.
  • An official letter of invitation from the inviting company in Romania is required. The letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and must state the nature of the business to be carried out.
  • The letter must also state if the financial responsibility of the applicant will be taken up by the host or applicant’s company.
  • A letter from the applicant’s employer in Egypt should be provided. The letter should introduce the applicant and must contain the valid contact information of the company.
  • If there have been previous trade relations between both companies, proof of this is required.
  • You are not permitted to receive payments for the services you render during your time in the country.

Student visa

  • This visa is issued to foreign nationals who have the intention of studying in any of the academic institutions in Romania.
  • Foreigners who have the intention of undergoing unpaid training and internships are also eligible for this visa.
  • Before initiating the visa application process, ensure that you have been accepted into the academic institution of your choice.
  • A letter of admission stating the course and the duration of the study is required from the institution you have been accepted into.
  • Foreigners who will be carrying out scientific research on the grounds of endorsement of the Ministry of Research can apply for this visa.
  • Applicants are required to have paid the tuition for one academic session before they are issued this visa.
  • Minors applying for this visa should ensure that they are in possession of the unabridged original copy of their birth certificate.
  • Foreign students are allowed to work part-time for a period of time when school is in session and full-time when school is on break.
  • Proof of clean criminal record is required.

Medical visa

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who intend traveling to Romania to seek and receive medical treatment.
  • A letter from the accepting medical practitioner or medical institution in Romania should be provided.
  • A medical report from the applicant’s doctor in Egypt stating the nature of the treatment and the reason the treatment will be best given in Romania is required.
  • Proof that the applicant is able to cover the medical costs and any other extra costs that arise is required.
  • If the applicant is under the age of 18 years, the unabridged original copy of the child’s birth certificate should be provided.
  • This visa does not allow you to work or take up a course of study in any of the institutions in the country.
  • Proof of the incentive of returning to your country at the end of your treatment is required.
  • Receipt of paid visa application fee is should be provided.

Work visa

  • This visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Romania to take up paid employment.
  • Applicants of this visa type must have been offered a job by an employer in Romania before they can be granted this visa.
  • A letter of confirmation of employment from the company in Romania should be provided. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and signed by both the employer and employee.
  • You must obtain a work permit as soon as you enter the country.
  • Proof that the job that was offered to the foreign national has been advertised in Romania and that there was no Romanian qualified to take the job is required.
  • The employer must not be willing to pay you below the Romanian minimum wage.
  • A police report from the applicant’s country should be provided.
  • This visa will not be issued to foreigners who are under-qualified or do not have the right qualifications for the job they have been offered.
  • Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.

Where to apply

Romania embassy & visa application centers in Egypt.

Cairo

Address6, El Kanemi Mohamed Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
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Frequently asked questions

Can I get an invitation from the National Visa Center (CNV)

The National Visa Center does not issue and does not formulate documents inviting Egyptians to Romania. The invitations you need in order to get Romanian visas can be obtained only with the help of the person that invites you.

Can I travel to Romania without a visa if I hold a visa issued by a Schengen Member State

Yes, the holders of Schengen visas with two or multiple entries of national visas or residence permits issued by the Schengen States are not required to obtain a Romanian visa.

What is the best currency to use in Romania

Romanian Leu is the best currency to use in Romania although euro is sometimes accepted.

What is Romania famous for

Romania is famous for a lot of things which include the Carpathian Mountains, sculptor Constantin Brancusi, wine, salt mines, medieval fortresses, etc.

Do they speak English in Romania

Only a certain number of people speak a moderate amount of English in Romania.
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Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Romania visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.