Rwanda
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Romania visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan citizens 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 Rwanda
Romania has no embassy or consulate in Rwanda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Romanian citizens travelling to Rwanda
RomaniaRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda 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 Rwanda 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 Rwandan citizens can stay in Romania
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in Romania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Rwandan citizens apply
Romania has no embassy or career consulate in Rwanda. Rwandan citizens apply through a mission of Romania accredited to Rwanda 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 Rwandan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Romania when it is the main destination of the trip.
Romania’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
Hungary, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Serbia require Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Romanian citizens travelling to Rwanda
No visa is needed by Romanian citizens for Rwanda, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Romania?
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
Is there an embassy of Romania in Rwanda?
No. Romania has no embassy in Rwanda.
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 Rwanda?
No visa is needed by Romanian citizens for Rwanda, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Romania visa-free?
No; Rwandan 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.