A few months ago, I’ve traveled solo around Europe for 2 months and one of the highlights of my trip was my extended vacation in Romania. I was only supposed to stay for 4 nights but I extended for another 2 nights and during this city break, I’ve met 4 readers of our blog! Who would have thought people would be reading our blog from the other side of the world?! I met 2 couples, Raluca & Shahriar and Catalina & Robert. If we have one thing in common that is we all have cats! Haha! It was just amazing to meet people who appreciate you and all your hard work.

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Romania is home to Dracula’s Transylvania Castle that haunted all of us at least once in our life when we were young. I can remember not getting enough sleep at night just thinking about it but there’s more to that in this country. They have a beautiful and clean city, picturesque landscapes, beautiful rivers, rich history, ancient monasteries, and medieval towns all waiting to be discovered by you.

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Here’s how you can get that Romania Tourist Visa with your Philippines Passport! ;)

Quick Facts About Romania Tourist Visa

Validity: short stay for up to 90 days in a 180 period

Number of Entries: Single, Double, Multiple Entry

Processing Time: 15 days

Embassy: Embassy of Romania in the Republic of the Philippines
Address: 150 Legaspi St., G.C. Corporate Plaza, 6 fl., Legaspi Village, Makati City, CP 1229
Telephone Number: 0063-2-892 7682 (Tuesday and Thursday between 15.00-17.00)
Email Address: manila.consul@mae.ro

Website: manila.mae.ro

Who Doesn’t need a Romania Tourist Visa

Philippine Passport holders who have ANY of the following doesn’t need a Romania Tourist Visa:

Those who have a Valid and Multiple Entry Schengen Visa
Valid Visa issued by Croatia, Cyprus, or Bulgaria
Valid Resident Permit issued by any member of the Schengen States or by Croatia, Cyprus, or Bulgaria
Holders of Diplomatic Passports, Service Passports, or Official Passports can travel in Romania visa-free for a period of 90 days

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Document Requirements for Romania Tourist Visa

Here are the documents required by the Embassy of Romania for Tourist Visa Application

1. Duly filled in visa application form;

2. Passport which must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended period of stay and a copy of the biodata page for the online application;

How Philippines Passport Holders Can Apply For A Romanian Tourist Visa

3. 2 recent ID photos (3 cm x 4 cm) with a white background;

4. Certificate of Employment;

5. Two-way Flight tickets to Romania

6. Medical insurance valid in Romania - must be one day longer beyond the intended period of stay (original and copy);

7. Bank Statement & Certificate - that shows Proof of financial means in the amount of EUR 50/day for the entire period, but not less than EUR 500 or the equivalent in convertible currency;

8. Day-to-day Itinerary

9. Proof of accommodation

10. Polio Vaccination (as of January 10, 2020)

11. Visa Fee - USD 75

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply for Romania Tourist Visa

STEP 1: Scan all the documents above-mentioned. Make sure that each document is:

Not over 2 Megabytes;
Only has Latin Characters in the file name; and
Is in the jpeg, jpg, tif, png, bmp, txt, rtf or pdf format.

STEP 2: Go to the Romanian Ministry of Affairs Website/E-Visa Portal and click ‘Apply for a Romanian Visa Online’. You must have a working email address for this. Once you have registered your email, a link will be sent to you. Click on that link and proceed with your application;

STEP 3: Fill in the required details and remember to use the forward and back button on the page itself and not the one on your browser;

STEP 4: Upload all the documents required. After this process, your files will be sent to the Romanian Embassy or verification;

STEP 5: Once your files are verified by the Embassy, an email will be sent to you asking you to choose an appointment date within which you can personally submit your documents to the Embassy;

STEP 6: Be there at least 10 minutes before your appointment schedule and bring all the original and photocopy of the required documents printed on an A4 size paper;

STEP 7: Submit the documents and pay the visa processing fee of 75 USD; and

STEP 8: Pray that your visa gets approved! Pick up your passport with the visa.

FAQs on How to Apply for Romania Tourist Visa

1. What’s the address of the Romanian Embassy in Manila?

150 Legaspi St., G.C. Corporate Plaza, 6 fl., Legaspi Village, Makati City. The Consular Section is open only on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 PM.

2. We are traveling as a group. Can we apply under one file?

No. Each must apply individually.

3. Can I change the answers I gave on the online application?

Sure. Just make sure to use the forward and back button on the page itself.

4. Is it possible to interrupt the online application?

Yes. You can always go back to the page and just click Continue Filling-in Your Visa Application Form. This document will be stored in the system for a total of 30 days.

5. When should I apply for the visa?

It is highly recommended that visa applications be lodged at least 3 weeks before the estimated date of departure and not more than 3 months before that date.

6. Do I need a booking reservation or a confirmed flight?

It’s actually confusing because sometimes they require a confirmed flight but sometimes a mere reservation is enough. I highly suggest availing of a Rent-A-Flight Ticket to be sure. It is a confirmed and legitimate booking reservation. It has a unique and legitimate barcode / PNR number that works with the airlines’ systems just because it is REAL and VERIFIABLE. This is only for 1,500 pesos which is a lot better than paying for the full fare of the flight and risking its cancellation due to possible visa denial.

7. How will I know if my visa is approved?

The Consular Officer will inform you when you can get your passport. Just go to the Romanian Embassy on that date and bring your receipt/claim stub. You’ll either see your visa stamped on your passport or there could be none which means your visa was denied.

8. Can I get a refund if my visa is denied?

N to the O! NO!

9. Is there an interview?

Not necessarily but they could ask you a few questions regarding your trip.

10. Can they require me to provide additional documents?

YES!

11. Do I need to have a ‘show money’?

Definitely as one of the requirements is the Bank Statement/Bank Certificate.

12. What if I’m a student, digital nomad, or a business owner?

Depending on your personal circumstances, you could submit the following documents instead of the Employment Certificate:

For Self-Employed including Digital Nomads- Business Registration for the current and previous year and Income Tax Return (That’s why you need to register with the BIR! Income Tax Return is very important!);
For Students- Enrollment Certificate from your school approved leave of absence (if applicable), and Affidavit of Support from parents (preferably in Red Ribbon Authentication); and
For minors- The minor’s birth certificate; The application form has to be signed by both parents; In cases where one parent has full custody over the child, the family court order has to be attached; Certified copies of ID/passport of both parents.

11. What if I’m out of the country, how can I apply?

You can apply online but make sure you come back to the Philippines within 30 days. Or you could process in the country you are traveling at if there isn’t; you can try applying for a Schengen visa instead.