The process does not begin with the visa form. It begins with admission to an accredited Romanian institution.
1. Confirm the correct study route
Romania’s General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) describes the long-stay study visa for non‑EU/EEA nationals accepted by a public or accredited private institution. The exact route and documents depend on whether the applicant is a university student, pupil, trainee or part of another educational category.
2. Build the file around the official acceptance
A typical university-student file may require evidence connected to acceptance, tuition, accommodation, medical insurance, financial means and the passport. Do not copy a social-media checklist without comparing it with the live official instructions.
- Passport and identity details that match every document
- Official acceptance documents for the intended programme
- Accommodation evidence appropriate to the application stage
- Medical insurance for the required period
- Financial and tuition evidence where required
- Any translations, legalisations or additional documents requested
3. Check the current fee and appointment instructions
Fees and submission procedures can change. The Romania e‑Visa portal should be the reference for the current amount and application instructions—not an old screenshot or forum post.
4. Plan the residence permit before arrival
IGI says students must obtain a residence permit after entering Romania and should submit the extension documents before the visa-based stay expires. Treat this as part of the plan, not a later surprise.
Use these live government pages to confirm requirements at the time you apply.
IGI: long-stay visa for studies ↗Romania e‑Visa: visa types ↗
European Traveler can help organise and explain the process. The Romanian mission and immigration authorities decide the application and may request additional evidence.