Romania visa requirements for Filipinos

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Filipinos visiting Romania

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Romanian Visa.

About Romania

Romania Visa for Filipinos

Facts about Romania

Romania is known for its fortified churches and castles. The most popular of these castles is the clifftop, Brahms Castle. The castle is often referred to as being Dracula’s castle. "Dracula’s Castle” is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists yearly. Another popular destination in the country is the Carpathian Mountains, which are popular for trekking, skiing, climbing, and bathing in natural thermal spas. During the summer months, the most visited attraction for tourists is Mamaia and other Black Sea Resorts which are perfect for swimming and birdwatching.
 
The travel and tourism industry in Romania is estimated to be the fourth-fastest growing in the world. The trend of tourist activities in the country shows that the number of tourists visiting the country has steadily been on the rise. In 2016, about 9.33 million tourists visited the country. In the first quarter of 2018, about 3.12 million tourists visited the country.
 
Avoid taking photographs of airports and military bases without seeking permission from the appropriate authorities.
 
Citizens of countries that require a Romanian visa can gain entry into the country with a Schengen visa. Nationals of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela can gain visa-free entry for a period of 90 days in a 180-day period.

Types of Romania Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 2-15 days 90 days
Tourist visa 15 days 60 days
Student visa 2-15 days 90 days
Work visa 10-14 days 1 year

General Requirements for Romania Visa

About Romania

Romania Business visa Romania Tourist visa Romania Student visa Romania Work visa

Romania Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Romania for business purposes.
  • A valid passport with a validity of six months beyond your stay in Romania.
  • Two colored passport photos with a white background.
  • Payment of air ticket.
  • A completely filled business visa application form.
  • Travel insurance document.
  • Evidence of sufficient  financial means to support travel
  • A cover letter from the company.
  • Bank statement within the last six months
  • Income tax returns.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Hotel reservations.
  • An invitation letter from the company.

Romania Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Romania for studies.
  • Original passport with two blank pages.
  • Two recent passport photographs.
  • Letter of acceptance from the Romanian Ministry of education.
  • Proof of tuition fees paid for one year (payment must be done after getting the acceptance letter.
  • Transferring the fee to the bank account of the Romanian institution.
  • Proof of sufficient means of support for the entire period specified in the visa (approximately 2500 Euros).
  • Criminal record certificate or another document of the same legal value.
  • Medical insurance for the entire period of visa validity.
  • Approval of the parents or the foster parents in connection with the stay on the Romanian territory for study purposes, if the foreign citizen is a minor.

Romania Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Romania for tourism.
  • A valid passport.
  • An invitation letter from the host is required.
  • An international travel document with a validity period that exceeds your stay in Romania. It should be valid for at least 6 months after your visa application has been approved.
  • Two recent passport photographs with a white background.
  • Bank statement from the last six months issued from the bank.
  • To acquire a short-stay visa, you have to show that you can cover day-to-day expenses during the period of your stay in Romania.
  • Evidence of valid travel medical insurance that covers the period of your stay in Romania.
  • A flight reservation to the Romanian territory showing your entry and exit dates. It should also contain your PNR and full details as they appear on your international passport bio-data page.
  • Proof that you will return to your home country after the expiration of the short-term visa.
  • Receipt showing payment of the appropriate visa application fee
  • Proof of relationship to the individual whom you will be visiting. 
  • If possible, you should provide evidence of booking with a tour company or travel agency. This is maybe important when applying for a tourist visa.
  • Completely filled and signed visa application form.

Romania Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to Romania for work purposes.
  • Passport valid at least six months beyond the intended period of stay
  • The applicant ID card and photocopy.
  • Two recent colored photos 35mm x 45mm, on a white background
  • Duly filled in the visa application form
  • Educational qualifications and curriculum vitae.
  • Letter of recommendation from the recruiting agency.
  • Flight ticket to Romania.
  • Letter of employment from the organization in Romania.
  • Medical insurance valid in Romania, covering one day longer beyond the intended period of stay and of a value not less than 30,000 EUR (original and copy).
  • Original of the work permit issued by the Romanian Immigration Office.
  • Proof of the means of subsistence at the level of the minimum guaranteed wage for the entire period specified on the visa.
  • A criminal record or another document that bears the same legal value issued by the authorities from the country of domicile or residence.
  • Proof of accommodation.

Romania Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

68.00 (USD)

Tourist visa

68.00 (USD)

Student visa

5000.00 (RON)

Work visa

5000.00 (RON)

Romania Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Philippines

Location

Address

Makati

150 Legaspi St., G.C. Corporate Plaza, 6 fl., Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines.

manila.consul@mae.ro

+63 2 88927682 + 63 2 88310784

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency should I take to Romania?

The currency you should take to Romania is the Romanian Leu, even though Romania is a member of Europe, Romania's currency is not Euro, but, US Dollars and Euros may be exchanged both at banks or authorized exchange offices with good rates. 

What is the emergency number and healthcare in Romania?
In Romania, the unique emergency number is 112. An operator will answer and ask if you want to talk to police, fire brigade or medical services.

How much does an average meal cost?
The average meals cost about 10 Euro or less. Meals in Romanian restaurants can be very consistent because they include potatoes, cabbage, meat, and spices. However, in the top tourist cities such as Brasov, Sibiu or Sighisoara, a meal can be also 15-25 Euro.

Is Romania a safe place to visit?

Romania can be considered a very safe country for visiting tourists since the violent crime rate levels are very low, lower than most of the Western European countries. Instead, be vigilant about the small crimes, the scams, the extra charged bills, the pirate taxi drivers and the thefts.