✈️ 1. Visit Visa (Type C – Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Tourism
- Visiting friends or relatives
Documents Required:
- Romania visa application form
- Valid passport (3 months beyond stay)
- Two passport-size photos
- Invitation from host (endorsed by Romanian Immigration Office) OR hotel bookings
- Flight reservation (round trip)
- Travel insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage)
- Proof of financial means (€50/day or €500 minimum)
- Employment letter or business proof (NTN/SECP)
- Personal bank statement (6 months)
- Cover letter
- Visa Fee: €80 + VFS charges
📌 Host must get an approved invitation (Letter of Guarantee) from Romanian Immigration Authority.
💼 2. Business Visa (Type C – Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Business meetings, seminars, or trade fairs
Additional Documents:
- Invitation from Romanian company (endorsed by Romanian Immigration)
- Business cover letter from Pakistani company
- SECP, NTN, Chamber of Commerce certificate
- Company bank statement (6 months)
- Flight & hotel reservations
- Travel insurance
- Visa Fee: €80
📌 For commercial visits, the inviting company in Romania must register the invitation with immigration.
🏠 3. Family Reunion Visa (Type D + Residence Permit)
Purpose:
- Joining a family member legally residing in Romania
Steps:
- Sponsor in Romania applies for residence approval for family reunification at the IGI (Romanian Immigration Office)
- After approval, applicant applies for Type D visa through VFS
Documents Required:
- Residence approval from IGI
- Type D visa application
- Marriage/birth certificate (MOFA-attested + translated into Romanian)
- FRC from NADRA
- Sponsor’s residence permit or Romanian ID
- Proof of accommodation in Romania
- Sponsor’s income proof
- Police clearance
- Medical certificate
- Travel insurance
- Passport
- Visa Fee: €120
📌 After arrival, apply for a residence card in Romania.
🎓 4. Student Visa (Type D + Residence Permit)
Purpose:
- Higher education at a Romanian university
Steps:
- Get accepted by a Romanian university
- Apply for residence approval from the Ministry of Education
- Then apply for Type D visa via Embassy/VFS
Documents Required:
- Acceptance letter from Ministry of Education Romania
- Proof of tuition fee payment
- Educational documents (HEC-attested + Romanian translated)
- Proof of funds (€2,500 minimum)
- Accommodation confirmation
- Passport + two photos
- Police character certificate
- Medical certificate (with vaccinations)
- Health insurance
- Visa Fee: €120
📌 Students must apply for a residence permit upon arrival.
👷 5. Work Permit Visa (Type D + Residence Card)
Purpose:
- Employment in Romania
Steps:
- Employer in Romania applies for your work permit at IGI
- After approval, you apply for a Type D work visa
- On arrival, you apply for your residence card
Documents Required:
- Work permit issued by IGI (General Inspectorate for Immigration)
- Employment contract
- Valid passport
- Educational/experience certificates (attested + translated into Romanian)
- Police clearance certificate
- Medical certificate
- Accommodation proof
- Travel insurance
- Visa Fee: €120
📌 After arrival, apply for residence card within 90 days.
🏢 Where to Apply in Pakistan:
Apply via Gerry’s VFS Global – Romania
- Locations: Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore
🔗 VFS Romania Visa – Pakistan
💶 Visa Fees Summary (2025)
| Visa Type | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business (C) | €80 |
| Study/Work/Family (D) | €120 |
| VFS Charges | ~€30 (in PKR) |
⏳ Processing Time:
| Visa Type | Time Estimate |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business | 15–30 working days |
| Study/Work/Family | 30–90+ days (after approval) |
✅ Important Notes:
- All documents must be translated into Romanian and MOFA-attested
- Invitation letters must be approved by Romanian authorities before applying
- No visa on arrival for Pakistani citizens
- Apply well in advance (2–3 months) especially for long-stay visas