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Romania Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Canadian citizens can visit Romania visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen short-stay rules, since Romania is now a full Schengen member; no visa application is needed for tourism or business.

Guide last updated September 30, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date from the Schengen area, issued within the last 10 years
  • No visa application form required for stays up to 90 days
  • Proof of sufficient funds (recommended EUR 50-100/day or bank statements)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
  • No photo required for entry (only needed if applying for a long-stay visa)
  • No biometrics required for visa-free entry
  • Travel health insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 is recommended, though not mandatory

Visa types

  • Short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) - not needed for tourism/business up to 90 days
  • National long-stay visa (Type D) - for work, study or family reunification, validity 90 days to 1 year, single entry
  • Work permit plus long-stay visa - required for employment, arranged through a Romanian employer
  • Student visa (Type D) - for enrollment in Romanian universities, valid for the duration of study

Entry conditions

  • Canadians may stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area, not just Romania
  • No work is permitted under visa-free entry; a work permit and long-stay visa are required for employment
  • On arrival, be ready to show your return ticket, proof of accommodation, and sufficient funds if asked by border officials
  • To stay longer than 90 days, apply for a national long-stay visa (Type D) at a Romanian embassy/consulate before travel; extensions for tourism are not normally granted from inside the Schengen area

Fees & processing time

  • No fee for visa-free entry up to 90 days
  • Long-stay national visa (Type D) fee: approximately EUR 100 (varies by purpose)
  • No VFS/BLS service fee for visa-exempt entry
  • Total cost for a short tourist visit: EUR 0, aside from travel insurance
  • Long-stay visa processing time: typically 15-30 working days at the Romanian embassy/consulate in Ottawa

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Track your Schengen days carefully - time in Romania counts toward your cumulative 90/180-day Schengen limit if you've also visited other Schengen countries
  • Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation, as Romanian border officers may ask for it even though a visa isn't required
  • If planning to work or study, apply for the appropriate long-stay visa at the Romanian Embassy in Ottawa well before travel
  • Health insurance, while not mandatory, is strongly recommended given the out-of-pocket cost of care for non-EU residents
  • Extensions beyond 90 days are rarely granted; plan your itinerary to stay within the Schengen limit

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.