You need a visa for Romania if you have an Egyptian passport

These visas exist for Romania, but they cannot be applied for online with Egyptian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Romania?

Yes. Egyptian citizens need a visa for Romania. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Romania may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
Biometric photo: 35x45mm, white background, recent
Travel insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage
Confirmed hotel bookings or invitation letter
Proof of funds: €50/day minimum for your stay
Return flight ticket or onward travel documentation

Entry requirements for Egyptian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Egyptian passport holders entering Romania as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Romania. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.
Romania Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-08-07
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits Romania
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Romania. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Romania.
European Union Last checked 2026-08-07
May be required
Additional requirements may apply for minors
Travelers under the age of 18 years traveling to Romania may be required to provide additional documents or details when they are traveling unaccompanied, traveling with a parent or guardian who has a different surname, or traveling in groups. See the source for more details.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Romania Last checked 2026-08-07
May be required
Entry/Exit System (EES) new digital passport control at European borders
The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border process for non-EU nationals traveling for a short stay (up to 90 days within 180 days). No advance action is required. Travelers should allow additional time at passport control, especially during busy travel seasons. At passport control, travelers provide a facial photo and/or fingerprints. Passports are no longer stamped. Self-service kiosks may be available at some airports and border entries.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals; -Nationals of Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino; -Holders of Vatican City or Holy See passports; -Holders of residence permits or long-stay visas; -Family members of EU nationals holding a residence card; -UK nationals and family members holding valid Brexit Withdrawal Agreement residence documents issued by their host EU member state. Check the source for more details and a full list of exemptions.
Entry/Exit System Last checked 2026-08-07
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Romania
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Romania.
Last checked 2026-08-07
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Romania.
Last checked 2026-08-07
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Romania. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling. For details on specific airline and airport conditions and transit facilities, please check the source and contact the government for more details
- This airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers as long as their next destination is outside of the Schengen area: -Holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen member state; -Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, Japan, United States, European Union or European Economic Area member state; -Holders of a valid visa for one or more of the overseas countries and territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba); -Holders of a valid residence permit issued by the European Union or European Economic Area member state; -Holders of a residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino, or United States that guarantees the unrestricted right of return; -Holders of a residence permit issued by one or more of the overseas countries and territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba); -Travelers who are a family member of a citizen of the EU, EEA or Switzerland.
Last checked 2026-08-07
May be required
Entry requirements for traveling with pets (dogs and cats)
Travelers should check with their airline for pet transport requirements before traveling, as policies differ. Dogs and cats traveling into the EU from outside the EU must meet entry requirements that vary by country of origin. Pets must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Additional requirements may apply depending on where travel originates. Travelers can check the specific requirements for their country of origin on the EU government's pet travel page. Travelers bringing other animals should check the national rules of their destination country directly.
EU Pet Entry Requirements Last checked 2026-08-07

A look at Romania

The Romanian Athenaeum — Bucharest's iconic concert hall and cultural landmark
Peles Castle — A masterpiece of 19th-century architecture in the Carpathian Mountains
The Carpathian Mountains — Romania's spectacular natural backbone
Sibiu — A beautifully preserved medieval city and European Capital of Culture