Ecuador
Romania
Romania visa for Ecuadorian citizens
Entry requirement
Romania requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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
For the tourist visa, Romania’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on 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.
Romanian missions in Ecuador
Romania has 1 mission in Ecuador, with its embassy in Quito.
Romanian citizens travelling to Ecuador
RomaniaEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador 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.
For a trip from Ecuador to Romania, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Ecuadorian citizens can stay in Romania
How long Ecuadorian citizens may stay in Romania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ecuadorian citizens apply
In Ecuador, applications go to the Romanian embassy in Quito, or to a visa centre acting for Romania; fees, documents and processing times are published by Romania.
Romania and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Romania lets Ecuadorian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Romania when it is the main destination of the trip.
Romania’s neighbours for Ecuadorian citizens
Ukraine admits Ecuadorian citizens visa-free. Hungary, Bulgaria and Serbia require Ecuadorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Romanian citizens travelling to Ecuador
No visa is needed by Romanian citizens for Ecuador, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Romania?
Romania requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Romanian embassy in Ecuador?
The Romanian embassy in Ecuador is in Quito.
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 Ecuador?
No visa is needed by Romanian citizens for Ecuador, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ecuadorian citizens enter Romania visa-free?
No; Ecuadorian citizens 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.