|
How is the Romanian short-stay visa granted
and what documents do I need if I am a citizen of a state NOT ON THE LIST of states whose citizens may apply for a visa only based on an invitation approved by the by the Romanian Ministry of Administration and Interior / the Romanian Office for Immigration?
I. The airport transit visa (marked A)
An airport transit visa is compulsory for the nationals of the states listed in Annex 1 (i.e. the states marked with **).
Conditions:
Proof of an existing visa for the state of destination and of a plane ticket valid to destination; where the state of destination is the state of origin, or another state for which the alien does not need an entry visa, the airplane ticket valid to the destination will be taken into account, provided the itinerary does not entail other stopovers, or interruptions of the trip in states for which an entry or transit visa is required.
II. The transit visa (marked B)
A transit visa allows aliens to transit the territory of Romania. This type of visa can be issued for one, two or multiple transits, provided that each transit period does not exceed 5 days.
Conditions:
Proof of an existing visa for the state of destination and of a plane ticket valid to destination; when the trip is made by motor vehicle, the alien must submit the driving license, the registration documents of the vehicle, as well as the green card bearing the personal details of the owner, the state of destination and the states to be transited.
III. The short-stay visa
(1) Mission (marked C/M) - Issued to aliens (and to their family members) who, for reasons related to their political, administrative or public positions, have to travel to Romania. This type of visa is issued to aliens holding official positions in governments, public administrations or international organizations.
Required documents:
A verbal note or an official letter addressed to the Romanian diplomatic mission or consular post abroad, where the visa application has been lodged, on behalf of the government or of any other authority from the state of residence, or on behalf of an international organization, attesting the official status of the visa applicant, and the official purpose of the trip.
(2) The short-stay visa for tourist purposes (marked C/TU) – Issued to aliens travelling to Romania for tourism.
Required documents:
a voucher or firm reservation at a tourist accommodation unit, as well as the itinerary of the trip;
a travel ticket valid to destination, or the driving license, green card and the registration documents of the means of transport, in the case of vehicle drivers;
health insurance;
proof of financial means ranging up to EUR 50/day for the entire period, but not less than EUR 500 or the equivalent in convertible currency.
(3) The short-stay visa for visiting purposes (marked C/VV) – Issued to aliens travelling to Romania for private visits, at the invitation of Romanian citizens, or of aliens holding a valid Romanian residence permit.
Required documents:
travel ticket valid to destination, or alternatively, the driving license, green card and the registration documents of the means of transport, in the case of vehicle drivers;
health insurance;
an authenticated invitation from the host, stating that they will cover the repatriation expenses, should the invited alien not leave Romania upon expiry of their right of stay granted by the visa, as well as the means of support and accommodation, in case the host undertakes to cover such costs;
proof of financial means of up to EUR 50/day for the entire period, but not less than EUR 500 or the equivalent in convertible currency if the host does not state to cover the living expenses;
proof of accommodation, as a firm reservation at a tourist accommodation unit, an ownership deed or rent agreement for a dwelling in Romania, in the name of the applicant, where the host does not provide accommodation.
(4) The short-stay visa for business purposes (marked C/A) – Issued to aliens travelling to Romania for economic or commercial purposes, for contracts or negotiations, for training local employees or checking the use and operation of goods acquired or sold under commercial and industrial co-operation contracts, and to aliens who are or will become associates or shareholders of companies in Romania.
Required documents:
a travel ticket valid to destination, or alternatively, the driving license, green card and registration documents of the means of transport, in the case of vehicle drivers;
health insurance;
an invitation from a company or public authority for participation in meetings, conferences, fairs or congresses related to trade or industry, stating that the respective company or public authority will cover the repatriation expenses, should the invited alien not leave Romania upon expiry of their right of stay;
proof of financial means amounting to EUR 50/day for the entire period, but not less than EUR 500 or the equivalent in convertible currency;
proof of accommodation.
(5) The short-stay visa for transport (marked C/TR) – Issued to aliens travelling to Romania for short periods in order to carry out professional activities related to freight and passenger transportation.
Required documents:
documents attesting the profession of the applicant and the activity to be carried out during the stay;
health insurance;
driving license, green card and the registration documents of the means of transport;
license of transportation and execution.
(6) The short-stay visa for sports (marked C/SP) – Issued to aliens travelling to Romania for short periods, in order to participate in sports competitions.
Required documents:
invitation on behalf of the organizers, stating that they will cover the health insurance and accommodation expenses;
the official list of the foreign sports delegation, specifying the position of each member;
an endorsement on behalf of the relevant county directorate for sports.
(7) The short-stay visa for cultural, scientific and humanitarian activities, as well as short-term medical treatment or any other activities that do not breach Romanian laws (marked C/ZA) – Issued to aliens who want to travel to Romania, provided that their presence on the territory of Romania is justified.
Required documents:
documents issued by the institutions aliens are invited to, justifying their presence in Romania;
a travel ticket valid to destination, or driving license, green card and the registration documents of the means of transport, in the case of drivers;
proof of financial means in the amount of EUR 100/day, or the equivalent in convertible currency for the entire period of their stay;
health insurance;
proof of accommodation. http://ping.fm/yqIxQ
and what documents do I need if I am a citizen of a state NOT ON THE LIST of states whose citizens may apply for a visa only based on an invitation approved by the by the Romanian Ministry of Administration and Interior / the Romanian Office for Immigration?
I. The airport transit visa (marked A)
An airport transit visa is compulsory for the nationals of the states listed in Annex 1 (i.e. the states marked with **).
Conditions:
Proof of an existing visa for the state of destination and of a plane ticket valid to destination; where the state of destination is the state of origin, or another state for which the alien does not need an entry visa, the airplane ticket valid to the destination will be taken into account, provided the itinerary does not entail other stopovers, or interruptions of the trip in states for which an entry or transit visa is required.
II. The transit visa (marked B)
A transit visa allows aliens to transit the territory of Romania. This type of visa can be issued for one, two or multiple transits, provided that each transit period does not exceed 5 days.
Conditions:
Proof of an existing visa for the state of destination and of a plane ticket valid to destination; when the trip is made by motor vehicle, the alien must submit the driving license, the registration documents of the vehicle, as well as the green card bearing the personal details of the owner, the state of destination and the states to be transited.
III. The short-stay visa
(1) Mission (marked C/M) - Issued to aliens (and to their family members) who, for reasons related to their political, administrative or public positions, have to travel to Romania. This type of visa is issued to aliens holding official positions in governments, public administrations or international organizations.
Required documents:
A verbal note or an official letter addressed to the Romanian diplomatic mission or consular post abroad, where the visa application has been lodged, on behalf of the government or of any other authority from the state of residence, or on behalf of an international organization, attesting the official status of the visa applicant, and the official purpose of the trip.
(2) The short-stay visa for tourist purposes (marked C/TU) – Issued to aliens travelling to Romania for tourism.
Required documents:
a voucher or firm reservation at a tourist accommodation unit, as well as the itinerary of the trip;
a travel ticket valid to destination, or the driving license, green card and the registration documents of the means of transport, in the case of vehicle drivers;
health insurance;
proof of financial means ranging up to EUR 50/day for the entire period, but not less than EUR 500 or the equivalent in convertible currency.
(3) The short-stay visa for visiting purposes (marked C/VV) – Issued to aliens travelling to Romania for private visits, at the invitation of Romanian citizens, or of aliens holding a valid Romanian residence permit.
Required documents:
travel ticket valid to destination, or alternatively, the driving license, green card and the registration documents of the means of transport, in the case of vehicle drivers;
health insurance;
an authenticated invitation from the host, stating that they will cover the repatriation expenses, should the invited alien not leave Romania upon expiry of their right of stay granted by the visa, as well as the means of support and accommodation, in case the host undertakes to cover such costs;
proof of financial means of up to EUR 50/day for the entire period, but not less than EUR 500 or the equivalent in convertible currency if the host does not state to cover the living expenses;
proof of accommodation, as a firm reservation at a tourist accommodation unit, an ownership deed or rent agreement for a dwelling in Romania, in the name of the applicant, where the host does not provide accommodation.
(4) The short-stay visa for business purposes (marked C/A) – Issued to aliens travelling to Romania for economic or commercial purposes, for contracts or negotiations, for training local employees or checking the use and operation of goods acquired or sold under commercial and industrial co-operation contracts, and to aliens who are or will become associates or shareholders of companies in Romania.
Required documents:
a travel ticket valid to destination, or alternatively, the driving license, green card and registration documents of the means of transport, in the case of vehicle drivers;
health insurance;
an invitation from a company or public authority for participation in meetings, conferences, fairs or congresses related to trade or industry, stating that the respective company or public authority will cover the repatriation expenses, should the invited alien not leave Romania upon expiry of their right of stay;
proof of financial means amounting to EUR 50/day for the entire period, but not less than EUR 500 or the equivalent in convertible currency;
proof of accommodation.
(5) The short-stay visa for transport (marked C/TR) – Issued to aliens travelling to Romania for short periods in order to carry out professional activities related to freight and passenger transportation.
Required documents:
documents attesting the profession of the applicant and the activity to be carried out during the stay;
health insurance;
driving license, green card and the registration documents of the means of transport;
license of transportation and execution.
(6) The short-stay visa for sports (marked C/SP) – Issued to aliens travelling to Romania for short periods, in order to participate in sports competitions.
Required documents:
invitation on behalf of the organizers, stating that they will cover the health insurance and accommodation expenses;
the official list of the foreign sports delegation, specifying the position of each member;
an endorsement on behalf of the relevant county directorate for sports.
(7) The short-stay visa for cultural, scientific and humanitarian activities, as well as short-term medical treatment or any other activities that do not breach Romanian laws (marked C/ZA) – Issued to aliens who want to travel to Romania, provided that their presence on the territory of Romania is justified.
Required documents:
documents issued by the institutions aliens are invited to, justifying their presence in Romania;
a travel ticket valid to destination, or driving license, green card and the registration documents of the means of transport, in the case of drivers;
proof of financial means in the amount of EUR 100/day, or the equivalent in convertible currency for the entire period of their stay;
health insurance;
proof of accommodation. http://ping.fm/yqIxQ