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Schengen visa, applied for from the UK

Romania visa from the UK for non-UK passport holders

If you live in the UK on a non-UK passport, you apply for a Romania Schengen visa online on Romania's eVisa portal, then in person at the Consulate General in London or Manchester. The visa fee is £78, or £39 for children aged 6 to 12, with no service charge. Decisions take up to 15 calendar days.

Checked against official sourcesLast reviewed · sources at the foot of the page
Consulate fee, adult. €45 for ages 6 to 11, free under 6.
€90
No visa-centre charge: you apply at the embassy.
None
Standard processing after the appointment.
15 days
The earliest you can apply before you travel.
3 months

Who can apply from the UK

You can apply in the UK if you live here. The Manchester consulate asks for proof of your right to live in the UK, such as your residence permit or a share code, valid for at least one month after you leave the Schengen area.

Romania must be your only or main destination by days. If there is no main destination, Romania must be the first Schengen country you enter.

The Manchester consulate covers Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, North Yorkshire, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The Edinburgh consulate does not issue visas and sends applicants to London.

The Manchester consulate takes applications no more than 3 months and no less than 15 calendar days before you travel. Romania's eVisa portal advises applying at least 3 weeks ahead.

Documents for a Romania visit visa

You provide

  • Passport Issued in the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, with 2 blank pages.
  • UK immigration status Your residence permit or a share code, valid for at least one month after you leave the Schengen area.
  • Photo One recent 35 × 45 mm photo. Romania's eVisa portal says it must be no older than 6 months, with your head filling 70 to 80% of it.
  • Bank statements Your own UK statements for the last 3 months, showing the balance. The latest must show at least £50 for each day of your stay and no less than £500 in total. If a spouse or parent supports you, add proof of the relationship, their 3 months of statements and a signed statement of support.
  • Job or study evidence Employees: a recent signed letter with your position, salary and the employer's UK registration number, plus 3 months of payslips. Self-employed: an accountant's, banker's or solicitor's letter stating your annual salary, plus your self-assessment. Students: a letter with your weekly hours and attendance record.
  • Invitation from your host Family or friend visits only: a notarised invitation from your host in Romania, authenticated by a Romanian notary or a Romanian consulate, plus proof of your relationship.
  • Children's documents Birth certificate and a form signed by both parents. If a child travels alone or with one parent: both parents' passports or certified copies, parental consent and a British school certificate.
  • eVisa appointment Once the consulate marks your online file as valid, you book the appointment in the eVisa portal yourself. The London consulate says consular appointments are free and warns against firms claiming to work with consular offices. We prepare your file and tell you when to book.

We provide

  • Application form Completed on Romania's eVisa portal with your supporting documents uploaded for the consulate to check. You sign the printed form in front of consular staff.
  • Cover letter Sets out your dates, plans, who pays and your ties to the UK, with the detailed itinerary Romania asks for.
  • Return flight reservation A flight reservation that includes your return to the UK, or proof of onward travel.
  • Hotel booking Confirmed hotel bookings for your whole stay in the Schengen area.
  • Travel medical insurance At least €30,000 of cover, valid in every Schengen country, showing your name, dates and cover. The Manchester consulate says the insurer must be an insurance company in the UK.

Where and when to apply

Short-stay visas for Romania are lodged with the embassy or consulate directly. Apply no earlier than 3 months and no later than 15 days before you travel.

Romania has no visa centre in the UK, so there is no service charge. You apply online on Romania's eVisa portal, then attend the Consulate General in London or Manchester in person. The Consulate General in Edinburgh does not issue visas and sends applicants to London.

Appointments in London →Appointments in Manchester →

Worth knowing about this consulate

  • You apply online first. On Romania's eVisa portal you upload your documents, a consular officer checks them, and only once your file is marked valid can you book an appointment. Unfinished online files are deleted after 30 days.
  • Fees are charged in pounds: £78 for adults, and £39 for children aged 6 to 12 on the Manchester page. Manchester takes cash only at the counter. The London fee page says fees are paid by debit or credit card, with cash in exceptional cases. Fees are not refunded.
  • The Manchester consulate wants your travel insurance from a UK insurance company, and bank statements showing at least £50 a day for your stay, with a minimum of £500.
  • The Consulate General in London is at Glen House, 1st Floor, 22 Glenthorne Road, London W6 0PP. The Consulate General in Manchester is at 9 Cooper Street, Manchester M2 2FW.
  • Manchester returns passports in person during public hours, with no appointment needed. No postal or courier return is published.
  • If you are refused, you must first complain to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 30 days. You can then go to court within 6 months of its reply.

Notes by passport

Pakistani passport holders

  • Pakistan is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at a Romanian airport on the way somewhere else? As a Pakistani national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. Romania's foreign ministry exempts holders of a UK Biometric Residence Permit. All BRPs have now expired and eVisas are not mentioned, so plan on needing the transit visa unless Romania confirms otherwise.

Bangladeshi passport holders

  • Bangladesh is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at a Romanian airport on the way somewhere else? As a Bangladeshi national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. Romania's foreign ministry exempts holders of a UK Biometric Residence Permit. All BRPs have now expired and eVisas are not mentioned, so plan on needing the transit visa unless Romania confirms otherwise.

Nigerian passport holders

  • Nigeria is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at a Romanian airport on the way somewhere else? As a Nigerian national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. Romania's foreign ministry exempts holders of a UK Biometric Residence Permit. All BRPs have now expired and eVisas are not mentioned, so plan on needing the transit visa unless Romania confirms otherwise.

Sri Lankan passport holders

  • Sri Lanka is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at a Romanian airport on the way somewhere else? As a Sri Lankan national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. Romania's foreign ministry exempts holders of a UK Biometric Residence Permit. All BRPs have now expired and eVisas are not mentioned, so plan on needing the transit visa unless Romania confirms otherwise.

Ghanaian passport holders

  • Only changing planes at a Romanian airport on the way somewhere else? As a Ghanaian national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. Romania's foreign ministry exempts holders of a UK Biometric Residence Permit. All BRPs have now expired and eVisas are not mentioned, so plan on needing the transit visa unless Romania confirms otherwise.

Indian passport holders

  • Romania requires Indian nationals to hold an airport transit visa when changing planes at its airports. Romania's foreign ministry exempts holders of a UK Biometric Residence Permit. All BRPs have now expired and eVisas are not mentioned, so plan on needing the transit visa unless Romania confirms otherwise.

Gambian passport holders

  • EU restrictions on The Gambia (Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781) mean only single-entry visas and a standard processing time of 45 days instead of 15. Apply well ahead.

Somali passport holders

  • EU restrictions on Somalia (a Council decision of 25 June 2026) mean only single-entry visas and a standard processing time of 45 days instead of 15. Apply well ahead.

Guinean passport holders

  • EU restrictions on Guinea (a Council decision of 10 July 2026) mean only single-entry visas and a standard processing time of 45 days instead of 15. Apply well ahead.

How a Romania application runs, day by day

  1. Day 0Eligibility and checklistA yes, a no or a “not yet, because”.
  2. Days 1–5File builtYou send documents on WhatsApp; we do the rest.
  3. VariesAppointment waitWe watch releases daily and book the first that fits.
  4. 15 daysConsulate decisionFingerprints at the embassy, then we track the file.
  5. DonePassport backThen we confirm your real flights and hotel.

What it costs, and who you pay

Separate payments to separate people. Only ours is set by us, quoted in writing before you commit.

Consulate visa feePaid to the consulate. €45 for children aged 6 to 11. Not refundable if refused.
€90
Fast Travellers, file and appointmentEverything from eligibility to decision, quoted in writing before you commit.
Fast Travellers, urgent or after a refusalAdds a daily slot search and a refusal review, quoted in writing before you commit.

Romania visa questions from UK residents

Can I apply for a Romania visa on a BRP?

BRPs have been replaced by eVisas. The Manchester consulate accepts your residence permit or a share code, valid for at least one month after you leave the Schengen area.

Where do I apply for a Romania visa in the UK?

Online on Romania's eVisa portal, then in person at the Consulate General in London or Manchester. The Edinburgh consulate does not issue visas.

How long does a Romania visa take from the UK?

The Manchester consulate says up to 15 calendar days from when you lodge an admissible application, extendable to 45 days.

How much is a Romania Schengen visa from the UK?

£78 for adults and £39 for children aged 6 to 12, paid at the consulate. Children under 6 pay nothing. There is no service charge because there is no visa centre.

How early can I apply for a Romania visa?

Romania's Manchester consulate and its eVisa FAQ say no more than 3 months before you travel. Apply at least 15 calendar days ahead, and ideally 3 weeks or more.

Does my travel insurance need to be from a UK company for Romania?

Yes. The Manchester consulate says your policy must come from an insurance company in the UK, with at least €30,000 of cover for all Schengen countries.

Will my passport be stamped when I enter Romania?

No. Since 10 April 2026 the EU's Entry/Exit System records your entries and exits digitally instead of stamping your passport. As a visa holder, the system stores a photo of your face taken at the border; your fingerprints are already on file from your visa application.

Can I visit other Schengen countries on a Romania visa?

Yes. Romania has issued Schengen visas since 31 March 2024, valid in all 29 Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180. Romania must be your main destination.

Where these facts come from

Fees and rules are checked against official and visa-centre pages. Last reviewed . Rules change: we confirm everything again before you pay.

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