In short
Romania is one of the 29 Schengen states. In 2025 it refused 18.1% of the 1,931 visa applications it got from India. The India average, worked out the same way, was 15.7%. The fee is €90 per traveller aged 12 or over. Romania asks for €50 a day, and at least €500. You apply to Romania only if it is your main destination.
- Refused in 2025
- 18.1%India average: 15.7%
- Applications from India, 2025
- 1,93123rd of 28 states
- Share of all Indian applications
- 0.2%of 1,153,748
- Money per day
- €50 a day, and at least €500
- Visa fee
- €90 per traveller€45 for ages 6 to 11, free under 6
- Where to apply
- Embassy visa page
Romania became a full Schengen member on 1 January 2025.
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Can I apply to Romania if I visit other countries too?
Only if Romania is your main destination. That is the country where you spend the most nights, or the main reason for your trip. If there is no main destination, you apply to the country you enter first. This is Article 5 of the EU Visa Code.
Going to Bulgaria and Hungary as well? Add every country and your nights to the which-country tool. It applies the rule for you.
What was Romania’s refusal rate for Indians in 2025?
Romania refused 18.1% of the 1,931 applications it got from India in 2025. Worked out the same way, all Indian applications averaged 15.7%. So Romania was 2.4 points above the India average.
It was 23rd of 28 states by applications from India, with 0.2% of the total.
These are past averages, not advice. You can’t pick a country for better odds. Your own documents decide your result.
Source: EU visa statistics, 2025 edition (European Commission, DG HOME) (opens in a new tab), published 28 May 2026. Rate: refusals divided by applications, for the state and for the India average.
How much money do I need for a Romania visa?
Romania asks for €50 a day, and at least €500. If a host in Romania invites you through the formal invitation procedure, the host must make €30 a day available. Otherwise it is €50 a day, and at least €500. Your bank statements for the last 3 months should show you can cover your stay.
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Source: EU border guards’ handbook, Annex 25 (DG HOME, 1 April 2026) (opens in a new tab).
How much is the Romania visa fee?
The fee is €90 per traveller aged 12 or over. Children aged 6 to 11 pay €45, and children under 6 pay nothing. You pay it in rupees, at the rate Romania sets. It is not refunded if you are refused.
Where do I apply for a Romania visa in India?
Start on the official visa page of Romania’s embassy in New Delhi. It explains where and how to apply.
Romania’s official visa page (opens in a new tab)
Centres and fees can change. Check the official page before you book. VizaReady is not linked to any embassy or visa centre.
What documents do I need for Romania?
Romania uses the same EU list as every Schengen state in India. You need a signed form and a passport from the last 10 years. Add a cover letter, travel and stay bookings, and travel insurance of at least €30,000. You also need 3 months of stamped bank statements and 2 years of tax returns.
Add the papers for your situation:
- Employed: recent pay slips and a leave letter from your employer.
- Self-employed: proof of your business, such as its registration.
- Student: a letter from your school or college.
- Retired: your pension statements.
- Child under 18: consent from both parents.
Source: EU document list for India, C(2025) 4379 (opens in a new tab); EU Visa Code, Articles 12, 14 and 15 (opens in a new tab).
When should I apply for a Romania visa?
Apply no more than 6 months before you travel, and as a rule at least 15 days before. Romania should decide within 15 days, but it can take up to 45. In busy months, book your appointment early.
Work out your apply-by dates or count your days in any 180.
Source: EU Visa Code, Articles 9 and 23 (opens in a new tab).
Questions about Romania
Is Romania in the Schengen area?
Yes. Romania is one of the 29 Schengen states. A Schengen visa from any of them lets you visit Romania for up to 90 days in any 180.
How many Indians applied for a Romania visa in 2025?
Romania got 1,931 Schengen visa applications from India in 2025 and refused 18.1% of them, per EU data. That was 0.2% of all Indian applications.
How much bank balance do I need for a Romania visa?
Romania asks for €50 a day, and at least €500. Multiply it by your days there. Your bank statements for the last 3 months should show that you can cover it.
Can I apply to Romania to get better odds?
No. The country you apply to is set by your trip, not by refusal rates. Article 5 of the EU Visa Code says you apply to your main destination.
Is the Romania visa fee refunded if I am refused?
No. The €90 fee is not refunded after a refusal. That is why it helps to check your file before you pay it.