Romania Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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S$ 65 .00

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+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Visa-free: EUR 0 · Schengen short-stay: EUR 90

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Romania Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending) at a glance

Government visa fee: EUR 0
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: On arrival — EES biometric registration (live since 10 Apr 2026)
Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa required?: Singapore passport holders and other visa-exempt nationals.
Arrival card: None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to Romania?

Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. can generally enter Romania without a visa. Singapore passport holders and other visa-exempt nationals.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. do not require a visa for Romania for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Romania eVisa — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (full Schengen since 1 Jan 2025)) · Last verified 20 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Romania visa options

Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No Online application: No

Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending)

Official fee: EUR 0

Validity: 90 days within any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Processing time: On arrival — EES biometric registration (live since 10 Apr 2026)
Where to apply: At border

Who needs it: Singapore passport holders and other visa-exempt nationals.

Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180.

Required documents

Passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure
Proof of onward/return travel
Proof of sufficient funds and accommodation

Arrival card: None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry

90/180 rule counts all Schengen countries together.

Source: Romania eVisa — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (full Schengen since 1 Jan 2025) · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)

Official fee: EUR 90

Validity: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Time to approval: About 2 to 6 weeks; apply 4 to 6 weeks ahead
Processing time: About 2 to 6 weeks; apply 4 to 6 weeks ahead
Where to apply: Embassy / VFS Global visa centre

Who needs it: Indian passport holders and other visa-required nationals visiting Romania for tourism, business or family visits.

Required documents

Passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure with 2 blank pages
Completed Schengen application form
Two recent passport photos
Travel medical insurance min EUR 30,000
Confirmed flight itinerary and hotel bookings
Bank statements (last 3 months) and proof of funds
Employment/leave letter or business documents

Arrival card: None — EES

Extra charges: VFS Global service fee per applicant; travel insurance (min EUR 30,000 cover) required.

Romania is a full Schengen member since 1 Jan 2025 — a Schengen visa is valid for Romania.

Source: Romania eVisa — Ministry of Foreign Affairs · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Singapore passport holders and other visa-exempt nationals.

Romania visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇯🇵Japan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Romania visa — frequently asked questions

No visa is needed — Singaporeans can enter Romania visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Indians need a visa for Romania, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Romania visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Filipinos need a visa for Romania, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

Yes — Chinese nationals need a visa for Romania, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.

The official government fee for the Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending) is EUR 0. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C): About 2 to 6 weeks; apply 4 to 6 weeks ahead. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure with 2 blank pages; Completed Schengen application form; Two recent passport photos; Travel medical insurance min EUR 30,000; Confirmed flight itinerary and hotel bookings; Bank statements (last 3 months) and proof of funds. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

Yes. Romania became a full Schengen member, so a Schengen visa is valid for Romania and Romanian visas are valid across Schengen.

Yes, Indians need a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C), costing EUR 90, obtained before travel; there is no visa on arrival.

No. Singaporeans enjoy visa-free entry for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Romania historically ran an eVisa portal (evisa.mae.ro), but as a full Schengen state the standard Schengen visa process now applies for visa-required nationals.

Roughly 2 to 6 weeks; apply about 4 to 6 weeks before your trip.

Yes, Schengen rules require medical travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000.

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period for both visa and visa-free visitors.

Once ETIAS launches, visa-exempt visitors (like Singaporeans) will need an ETIAS travel authorisation before entering the Schengen area, including Romania.

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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.