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RomaniaDo China Citizens Need a Visa for Romania in 2026?
Chinese citizens require a visa to travel to Romania for tourism. Recently, Romania has begun issuing Schengen Visas (Type C) for short stays. This means a Romanian Schengen visa allows travel to Romania and other Schengen states, provided Romania is your main destination or first port of entry. Alternatively, if you already hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa issued by another member state, you can use it to enter Romania.
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Step-by-Step Application Process
Determine Application Type
Decide whether you need to apply for a Romanian Schengen visa or if you can enter using an existing valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, Bulgarian, Cypriot, or Croatian visa.
Prepare Documents
Gather the required documents: passport, application form, photos, travel insurance, flight itinerary, hotel bookings, and proof of financial means and employment.
Apply via E-VIZA
Submit your application and upload scanned documents through the official Romanian E-VIZA portal to get them pre-validated by the consular section.
Book an Appointment
Once your documents are validated online, schedule an appointment at the Romanian Embassy or Consulate General in your jurisdiction.
Submit and Biometrics
Attend the appointment in person to submit the original documents, pay the visa fee, and provide biometrics.
Required Documents
- —Valid Chinese passport (at least 3 months validity beyond planned exit)
- —Completed visa application form
- —Recent biometric passport photos
- —Travel medical insurance (minimum coverage €30,000)
- —Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary
- —Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings)
- —Proof of financial means (€50/day, minimum €500)
- —Employment letter with company business license copy (stamped)
Important Tips
- •The E-VIZA portal is mandatory; you cannot simply walk into the embassy without pre-validation and an appointment.
- •If you have a valid two-entry or multiple-entry Schengen visa, you can enter Romania without applying for a separate Romanian visa, provided you haven't exhausted the allowed days.
- •Ensure all uploaded documents are clear and readable to avoid delays during the online pre-validation stage.
Easiest Way to Get It
If you already have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, using that is the easiest way. Otherwise, follow the mandatory E-VIZA portal process.
Latest Visa News: China ↔ Romania
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Great news for China passport holders! Romania has upgraded visa access from visa required to visa-free.
Romania has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to visa required.
Romania has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to visa required.
Great news for China passport holders! Romania has upgraded visa access from visa required to visa-free.
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