Romania
Eastern Europe · Schengen area
Do US citizens need a visa? No — up to 90 days
US citizens (and Romania is a Schengen-associated state since March 2024 for air/sea borders) may enter Romania visa-free for tourism/business for up to 90 days within any 180-day period
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Fees & exemptions
- Adult standard fee€90
- Child 6-12 years€45
- Child under 6 yearsFree
Standard short-stay Schengen visa fee is €90 for adults, €45 for children 6-12, free for children under 6 and certain exempt categories; payable in USD equivalent at the VAC/consulate
Where to apply
Embassy of Romania in Washington, D.C. or nearest Romanian Consulate General (Los Angeles, New York, Chicago); Romania does not use an outsourced VFS visa centre in the USA
Appointment system
Appointments are booked through the Romanian consular e-appointment system (e-Cetatenie/consular booking platform) for the relevant embassy or consulate general
Required documents
- Valid passport (issued within last 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond intended stay)
- Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
- One recent passport-size photo meeting Schengen photo requirements
- Travel/health insurance valid in Schengen area with minimum €30,000 coverage
- Proof of travel arrangements (round-trip flight reservation)
- Proof of accommodation for entire stay
- Proof of sufficient financial means (bank statements)
- Proof of employment or student status
Editor tips
Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before travel; book VFS appointment well in advance as slots fill quickly
Country-specific quirks
As a Schengen state, a visa issued by this country is valid for travel throughout the Schengen area under the same conditions
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Romania are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.
- If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
- Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
- Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
- Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Romania mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.
Where to submit if you apply from the US
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United States hand in Romania visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Romania mission covering your country of residence.
- Washington, DCEmbassy of Romania to the United States of America
1607 23rd Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 (chancery at 1680 Wisconsin Avenue NW)
Official pageCoversDCVAMDand other unassigned states - New YorkConsulate General of Romania in New York
200 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
Official pageCoversNYNJCTMAPA (verify exact list) - ChicagoConsulate General of Romania in Chicago
737 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1170, Chicago, IL 60611
Official pageCoversILand Midwest states (verify exact list) - Los AngelesConsulate General of Romania in Los Angeles
Address not verified
Existence reported but address unverified in this pass
Official page
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
Embassy of Romania in Washington, D.C. or nearest Romanian Consulate General (Los Angeles, New York, Chicago); Romania does not use an outsourced VFS visa centre in the USA
Appointment system
Appointments are booked through the Romanian consular e-appointment system (e-Cetatenie/consular booking platform) for the relevant embassy or consulate general
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Romania are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence.
Applicants of any nationality living in the United States hand in Romania visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- Washington, DCEmbassy of Romania to the United States of America
1607 23rd Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 (chancery at 1680 Wisconsin Avenue NW)
Official pageCoversDCVAMDand other unassigned states - New YorkConsulate General of Romania in New York
200 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
Official pageCoversNYNJCTMAPA (verify exact list) - ChicagoConsulate General of Romania in Chicago
737 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1170, Chicago, IL 60611
Official pageCoversILand Midwest states (verify exact list) - Los AngelesConsulate General of Romania in Los Angeles
Address not verified
Existence reported but address unverified in this pass
Official page
Book your travel to use for supporting documents for Romania
Most consulates ask for a flight itinerary and confirmed accommodation. Search Bucharest and attach the confirmations to your application.
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