Sri Lanka
Romania
Romania visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Romanian missions in Sri Lanka
Romania has 1 mission in Sri Lanka, with its embassy in Colombo.
Romanian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
RomaniaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Romania
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Romania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
In Sri Lanka, applications go to the Romanian embassy in Colombo, or to a visa centre acting for Romania; fees, documents and processing times are published by Romania.
Romania and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Romania lets Sri Lankan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Romania when it is the main destination of the trip.
Romania’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Hungary, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Serbia require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Romanian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Romanian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Romania?
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
Where is the Romanian embassy in Sri Lanka?
The Romanian embassy in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Romanian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Romania visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.