India Visa Requirements for Romanian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Romanian passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses)
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration
- Return or onward ticket from India
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa costs USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in, the authorized portal for Indian visa applications. [1] [2]
- Use the eVisa route, issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, instead of a regular/paper visa. [2]
- Complete and submit the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in or via the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [1] [5]
- Fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
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Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Only apply through official government sites; the Government of India does not authorize agents or intermediaries to charge fees for emergency visas, express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1] [2]
The e-Arrival Card can only be submitted within 72 hours before arrival, and it is arrival information only, not a visa. [5]
The eVisa from the Bureau of Immigration covers limited categories, so confirm your purpose of travel qualifies before applying. [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Romanian citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does the India visa cost for Romanian passport holders?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible); Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses); Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration.
Where do Romanian passport holders apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do Romanian passport holders need to visit an embassy for India?
No — this route is applied for online. The official portal is indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Where do I apply for an India visa as a Romanian?
Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in, the official portal; choose the eVisa issued by the Bureau of Immigration rather than a regular paper visa.
What must I submit before arriving in India?
Submit the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival and fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters.
Can an agent handle my India visa fee?
No. The Government of India does not authorize any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency visas, express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Romanian citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.