Visa & entry guide

Romania

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Plan your visit to Romania with guidance on visitor requirements, passport considerations and where to apply.

For Kenyan passport holders and Kenya residents travelling on other passports.

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Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Romania

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Online visa application
Passport photograph
Travel medical insurance
Travel itinerary/reservation
Accommodation confirmation
Proof of sufficient funds
Employment/business evidence
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders require a visa for Romania. Kenya is specifically included on Romania's official list of nationalities requiring a visa to cross the external borders of Schengen Member States. (eViza)

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Online visa application
Passport photograph
Travel medical insurance
Travel itinerary/reservation
Romanian business invitation
Employer/company letter
Host/company documents
Supporting documents requested

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan residents using other passports

Requirements normally follow the passport used for travel. Confirm the application route for your nationality and Kenyan residence status.

Application Route

How and where to apply

Applications are initiated through Romania's official E-VIZA portal. Supporting documents are uploaded online, after which the applicant follows instructions for submission to the competent Romanian diplomatic mission/consular office. (eViza)

Embassy / mission

Embassy of Romania • Nairobi.

Processing guidance

Applicants should lodge their applications sufficiently before departure. Processing follows Schengen visa rules and may take longer where additional documents, consultation or further examination are required.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.

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