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Romania Visa Requirements for South Africans

Romania requires a visa for South Africans

South African passport holders require a visa to enter Romania. Where you lodge the application, what it costs and how long it takes are set out below.
Entry requirement
Visa Required
Stay allowed
90 days in any 180-day period
Passport validity
Valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen Area, and issued within the last 10 years
Entry Requirement Visa Required
Max Stay 90 days in any 180-day period
Currency Romanian Leu

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Applying for a Romania visa in South Africa

Where the application is decided
Embassy of Romania, Pretoria

Romania became a full Schengen member in January 2025, so a Schengen visa now covers it. The embassy in Pretoria takes both short-stay and long-stay applications.

If your case is not straightforward

The application is the same for everyone. What differs is how you prove income and ties. These cover the situations that need building differently:

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Information last reviewed: . Always verify with the relevant embassy before travelling.