Ivory Coast
Romania
Romania visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
- 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
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 Ivory Coast
Romania has no embassy or consulate in Ivory Coast on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Romanian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
RomaniaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast 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.
Ivorian citizens planning a trip to Romania can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Ivorian citizens can stay in Romania
How long Ivorian citizens may stay in Romania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ivorian citizens apply
Romania has no embassy or career consulate in Ivory Coast. Ivorian citizens apply through a mission of Romania accredited to Ivory Coast 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 Ivorian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Romania when it is the main destination of the trip.
Romania’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens
Hungary, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Serbia require Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Romanian citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Romanian citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Romania?
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
Is there an embassy of Romania in Ivory Coast?
No. Romania has no embassy in Ivory Coast.
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 Ivory Coast?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ivorian citizens enter Romania visa-free?
No; Ivorian citizens 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.