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How to get a Romania visa from Sierra Leone
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Sierra Leonean passport holders travelling to Romania.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to Romania.
Student visa
Processing timeThree weeks
Validity1-4 years
Tourist visa
Processing timeThree Weeks
Validity90 days
Transit visa
Processing timeThree weeks
Validity1-5 days
Work visa
Processing timeThree weeks
Validity1-5 years
Application requirements
Documents Sierra Leonean applicants need to provide.
- A duly completed visa application form.
- An original passport with two blank pages for visa stamps.
- Two 30 mm x 40 mm passport-sized photographs.
- A bank statement not older than 3 months showing a sufficient flow of funds for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Accommodation proof via hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Romania or a host's residential address.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Proof of civil status and ties with the origin country such as a birth or marriage certificate.
- A criminal record or any other document of equivalent legal value issued by the authorities in Sierra Leone.
- Valid travel insurance.
- A return ticket to Sierra Leone or onward ticket to another country.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to applicants who want want to go to Romania for tourism and leisure.
- People who want to visit family and friends can also go into the country with this visa.
- This visa is a short-stay visa (marked C). It is valid for 90 days in any 180-day period.
- The short-stay visa grants holders the right to request entry into the territory of Romania for reasons other than migration.
- This type of visa can be issued with one or multiple entries. The right of stay granted through the Romanian short-stay visa cannot be extended i.e. the 90 days duration of stay.
- A valid passport accepted by Romania on which a visa can be affixed would be requested for at the embassy.
- The validity of the passport must exceed the validity of the visa you apply for by at least 3 months and must have been issued no later than 10 years ago.
- The embassy would also request for a proof of the applicant's intention to return to their state of origin or of traveling to another state after the intended stay on the territory of Romania.
- Applicants with hosts such as family members or friends should provide documents that attest that they have family members in the territory.
- A detailed itinerary of the trip would be needed for a multiple-entry visa application.
- Applicants are expected to have a minimum of 50 euro per day for the entire period of stay in the country.
- Visa applicants who make the proof of an anticipated and whole payment of tourist package services as regards accommodation and nourishment are exempted from submitting the proof of financial means of support.
Work visa
- This visa is issued to those who want to take up paid employment in Romania. It is issued as a long-stay visa (D-type).
- Work visas are obtained via the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection in Romania. This is usually done by the employing company.
- Documentation of employment given by the Romanian employer would be needed for the application.
- It is recommended that the procedure be initiated five weeks before arrival in Romania.
- The long-stay visa for employment or work visa can also be issued to third-state nationals who travel to Romania for employment as seasonal workers.
- Applicants are to have a work permit issued by the Inspectorate General for Immigration from the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs. This would be accompanied by a work authorization document.
- Applicants are to also obtain a right of residence to also back up the work permit.
- The right of residence granted through the D-type visa can be extended by applying for such an extension of the right of residence on the national territory.
- The extension of the right of residence is materialized through a residence permit issued by the Inspectorate General for Immigration from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania.
- The applications for the extension of the temporary right of residence must be personally submitted by applicants at least 30 days before the expiry of the right to stay granted through the visa.
Student visa
- This visa is issued to students who want to study in Romania.
- A letter of acceptance from the Romanian Ministry of Education would be requested at the embassy.
- There should be proof of tuition fees paid for one year (payment must be done after getting the acceptance letter).
- Applicants should also have proof of sufficient means of support for the entire period specified in the visa (approximately 2500 Euros).
- A certificate issued by the police in Sierra Leone affirming that the applicant has no criminal record would be asked for. There should also be other documents that show that the person is linked to the origin country.
- An approval letter signed by the parents or guardians would be needed for minor applicants.
- A residence permit should be applied for when the applicant enters the territory. It is valid for 1 year and must be renewed every year.
- For students on scholarship, the residence permit is usually issued for the total duration of their studies.
- There should be proof of payment of the tuition fee for at least one academic year.
- A document reflecting the applicant's confirmed accommodation would also be requested.
Transit visa
- This visa is issued to people who want to transit from Romania to another country.
- There are two types:
- Airport Transit visa (Type A)
- Transit Visa (Type B)
- The Type A visa allows its holder to transit through the international transit areas of one or more airports of Romania, without entering the territory of Romania.
- It is valid for 24 hours.
- The Type B visa can be issued for one, two or multiple transits and is valid for 5 days.
- Applicants are to submit a copy of their visa for the state of destination. This would allow them to continue their onward journey.
- An onward airplane ticket valid for the destination is also required.
Where to apply
Romania embassy & visa application centers in Sierra Leone.
Freetown
AddressRomanian Honorary Consulate. 130 Mount Vernon Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Phone(+232) 976 683 233
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Frequently asked questions
How easy is it to get a Romania visa
Romanian visas can be difficult to obtain at times depending on the situation and the type of visit. It is recommended that you find out what you need to do when you are planning to go to Romania.
What is the best time to travel to Romania
The best time to visit Romania is anytime between early April - end of October. Summers (June-August) are hot, winters (December-Feb) are cold while spring (March-May) and autumn (Sept-Nov) are unpredictable.
Is it expensive to tour Romania
Romania is a relatively cheap and affordable destination that offers excellent value for money. A reasonable budget per day for visitors in Romania should be about 25-35 Euro (100-150 Leu) excluding accommodation.
How safe is Romania for travelers
Romania is a safe country as violent crimes are very rare. However, most crimes against visitors are crimes of opportunity or scams so visitors must be aware of the scams. All fees and hidden commissions should be done in an exchange office in order to avoid being scammed.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Romania visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.