Sierra Leone
Romania
Romania visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean 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
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 Sierra Leone
Romania has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Romanian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
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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 Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Romania
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Romania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
Romania has no embassy or career consulate in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean citizens apply through a mission of Romania accredited to Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leonean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Romania when it is the main destination of the trip.
Romania’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Hungary, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Serbia require Sierra Leonean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Romanian citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone issues Romanian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Romania?
Sierra Leonean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
Is there an embassy of Romania in Sierra Leone?
No. Romania has no embassy in Sierra Leone.
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 Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone issues Romanian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Romania visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean 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.