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Romania visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Romania requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Romania visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
Where to apply in Gambia
Romania has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Romanian citizens travelling to the Gambia
RomaniaGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia 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 the Gambia 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 citizens of the Gambia can stay in Romania
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Romania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Romania has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Romania accredited to the Gambia 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 the Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to Romania when it is the main destination of the trip.
Romania’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Hungary, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Serbia require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Romanian citizens travelling to the Gambia
Romanian citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Romania?
Romania requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Romania in the Gambia?
No. Romania has no embassy in the Gambia.
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 the Gambia?
Romanian citizens can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Romania visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Romania obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.