Basic Travel Requirements for Sierra Leoneans visiting
Romania
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Romanian Visa.
- 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.
Romania Visa for Sierra Leoneans
Facts about Romania
Romania is known for its fortified churches and castles. The most popular of these castles is the clifftop, Brahms Castle. The castle is often referred to as being Dracula’s castle. “Dracula’s Castle” is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists yearly. Another popular destination in the country is the Carpathian Mountains, which are popular for trekking, skiing, climbing, and bathing in natural thermal spas. During the summer months, the most visited attraction for tourists is Mamaia and other Black Sea Resorts which are perfect for swimming and birdwatching.
The travel and tourism industry in Romania is estimated to be the fourth-fastest growing in the world. The trend of tourist activities in the country shows that the number of tourists visiting the country has steadily been on the rise. In 2016, about 9.33 million tourists visited the country. In the first quarter of 2018, about 3.12 million tourists visited the country.
Avoid taking photographs of airports and military bases without seeking permission from the appropriate authorities.
Citizens of countries that require a Romanian visa can gain entry into the country with a Schengen visa. Nationals of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela can gain visa-free entry for a period of 90 days in a 180-day period.
Types of Romania Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Three Weeks | 90 days |
| Work visa | Three weeks | 1-5 years |
| Student visa | Three weeks | 1-4 years |
| Transit visa | Three weeks | 1-5 days |
General Requirements for Romania Visa
- 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.
Romania Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- 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.
Romania Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- 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.
Romania Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- 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.
Romania Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- 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.
Romania Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (RON)
Work visa
99.00 (RON)
Student visa
99.00 (RON)
Transit visa
(USD)
Romania Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Sierra Leone
Freetown
Romanian Honorary Consulate. 130 Mount Vernon Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
(+232) 976 683 233