São Tomé and Príncipe
Romania
Romania visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
Romania has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Romanian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Romania
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Romania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Romania has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Romania accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe travel in all Schengen states; apply to Romania when it is the main destination of the trip.
Romania’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Hungary, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Serbia require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Romanian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Romanian citizens can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Romania?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
Is there an embassy of Romania in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Romania has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
Romanian citizens can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Romania visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.