Botswana
Romania
Romania visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Romania visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Romania visa?
Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism (viză de scurtă ședere, C/TU)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area; it cannot be turned into a residence permit.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when further checks are needed.
Apply on e-Visa portal of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Romania’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.mae.ro. Processing time, as Romania states it: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when further checks are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area; it cannot be turned into a residence permit.
Where to apply in Botswana
Romania has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Romanian citizens travelling to Botswana
RomaniaBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Romania
Travel advice for Romania
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Botswana to Romania, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Romania at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Romania (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Romania (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Romania
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Romania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Romania has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Romania accredited to Botswana from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Romania for visas; the official visa portal of Romania names the right place.
Romania and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Romania lets citizens of Botswana travel in all Schengen states; apply to Romania when it is the main destination of the trip.
Romania’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Hungary, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Serbia require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Romanian citizens travelling to Botswana
Romanian citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Romania?
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
Is there an embassy of Romania in Botswana?
No. Romania has no embassy in Botswana.
How much does the Romania tourist visa cost?
Romania’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when further checks are needed.
Do Romanian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Romanian citizens can visit Botswana without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Romania visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Romania obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.