As you may know, the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened up applications for the Romania Government Scholarship. Because of this, we need to talk about how to get a study visa for Romania. If you are not from Europe and want to stay in Romania for more than 90 days, you need to apply for a Romania long-stay visa. The Romania study visa is a Long Stay Visa with the symbol D/SD.
The school system in Romania is modern and works very well. People from other countries can study in Romania for free or with a grant. The Romania government scholarship from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a great chance because it can be used for bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. studies. It will also pay for everything during the whole time. This post will explain what you need to do to get a Romania study visa and how to apply for one.
What is Romania’s Long Stay Visa (symbol D/SD)?
People from other countries can get this type of visa if they want to come to Romania for pre-graduate, graduate, or postgraduate studies, training, or a job.
Work while studying in Romania
You can work part-time for up to four hours a day in Romania with a study visa without getting a separate work pass.
Requirements of a Romania Study Visa
- Acceptance Letter: Proof that you have been accepted to a university or other school in Romania. This letter should let you know that you’ve been accepted into a school to study.
- Authorization to Study: Once you have the acceptance letter, you need to get permission to study from the Ministry of Education in Romania.
- Proof of Tuition Fee Payment: Proof that you have paid your school for at least one year. This paper may not be needed if you have a grant.
- Proof of Financial Support: Documentation showing that you have enough money to cover your costs while you are in Romania. This could be anything from bank statements to letters of support or funding.
- Police Clearance Certificate: A paper showing that you have never been convicted of a crime. This should come from the cops in your home country or any other country where you have lived for a long time.
- Accommodation Proof: Proof of where you’re going to stay in Romania. This could be a lease, proof that the university is providing housing or a letter of introduction from a host.
- Health Insurance: Proof that you have health insurance that will cover you while you are in Romania. This should cover unexpected costs like hospital bills.
- Visa Application Form: A filled-out application form for a long-stay visa for Romania, can be found on the website of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Valid Passport: A passport that is still good for at least six months after the end of your trip to Romania.
- Passport Size Pictures: Recent photos are the size of a passport that meets the requirements set by the Romanian office.
Visa Cost
A Romania Long Stay Visa (marked D) application fee is EUR 120.
Romania Long Stay Visa Application Form
The long-stay visa application form must be downloaded by everyone who wants to apply. Fill it out and send it along with all the necessary paperwork. Here is where you can get the forms.
Processing Time
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that applications for long-stay visas should be sent in at least 45 days before the trip.
How to Apply for the Romania Study Visa?
You need to make a meeting ahead of time in order to send in your visa application. To make plans, please go to the website. https://evisa.mae.ro
The visa application has to be turned in in person. We do not accept visa applications sent by mail or fast courier.
- Go to https://www.mae.ro/en/romanian-missions to see the website.
- Pick your country from the list.
- After that, a page for the Romanian mission in your country will appear.
- From there, you can set up a time.
- You can also call or write to the Romanian office in your country to find out how to make an appointment.
Conclusion:
The process for applying for a study visa in Romania is very complicated, but the Romania Government Scholarship gives foreign students a lot of chances to succeed. With the Long Stay Visa (D/SD), you can study and work part-time in Romania for long amounts of time. To make the process go easily, make sure you meet all the requirements, get all the paperwork you need, and apply early. Visit the website of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to find out more and make an appointment to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Romania Long Stay Visa (D/SD)?
The D/SD Romania Long Stay Visa is for foreign students and people who want to stay in Romania for more than 90 days to study, train, or work at the undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate level.
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Can I work while studying in Romania on a study visa?
Yes, you can work part-time (up to four hours a day) while studying in Romania without needing a separate work permit.
