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title: Romania visa for citizens of Ecuador
description: "Citizens of Ecuador need a visa for Romania and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90. Processing: Up to 45 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Romania visa for citizens of Ecuador

Citizens of Ecuador need a visa for Romania and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.mae.ro/en/romanian-visas

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Short-stay visa (Type C) · Tourist (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 45 days
- **Government fee:** €90
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** At least 50 EUR per day of stay

## How to apply

1. **Complete the online visa application form** — Fill the form at evisa.mae.ro and print the signed copy
2. **Gather required documents** — Collect all documents listed above
3. **Book an appointment at the Romanian embassy/consulate** — Contact the diplomatic mission in Ecuador or nearest jurisdiction
4. **Attend in-person appointment** — Submit documents, provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo)
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay 80 EUR visa fee (cash or card, as per embassy instructions)
6. **Wait for processing** — Typical processing time is 15 calendar days from submission
7. **Collect passport** — Passport with visa is returned in person or via courier (if arranged)

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least two blank pages** (Travel): Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure from Romania
- **Visa application form (signed)** (Travel): Complete and sign the online form at evisa.mae.ro
- **Two recent passport-sized photographs** (Travel): ICAO-compliant, taken within last 6 months
- **Travel medical insurance** (Travel): Minimum coverage 30,000 EUR, valid for entire Schengen area
- **Flight itinerary (round trip or onward ticket)** (Travel): Confirmed booking or ticket
- **Accommodation proof** (Travel): Hotel reservations or invitation letter from host
- **Bank statements (last 3 months)** (Financial): Show sufficient funds for stay
- **Employment letter or proof of enrollment** (Employment): For employed: letter from employer; for students: enrollment certificate
- **Civil status documents (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): Marriage certificate, birth certificate of children traveling
- **Invitation letter (if visiting family/friends)** (Supporting, optional): Notarized invitation from Romanian host

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** 50 EUR per day of stay
- Bank statements (last 3 months)

Provide original bank statements stamped by bank

## Good to know

- Processing time may extend up to 45 days if additional verification needed

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Show bank statements with at least 50 EUR per day for entire stay
- **Incomplete documentation** — Double-check all required documents are present and valid
- **Passport validity too short** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond departure from Romania

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Ecuador need a visa for Romania?

Citizens of Ecuador need a visa for Romania and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Short-stay visa (Type C) · Tourist (up to 90 days).

### How long can citizens of Ecuador stay in Romania?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Romania visa cost for citizens of Ecuador?

Government fee: €90.

### How long does Romania visa processing take?

Typically Up to 45 days.

### What documents do citizens of Ecuador need for Romania?

Valid passport with at least two blank pages; Visa application form (signed); Two recent passport-sized photographs; Travel medical insurance; Flight itinerary (round trip or onward ticket); Accommodation proof; and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Romania?

At least 3 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.mae.ro/en/romanian-visas. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [mae.ro](https://www.mae.ro/en/romanian-visas)

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