Study / Student in Romania

Long-Stay Visa for Studies (D/SD)

International students enrolled at an accredited Romanian institution obtain a letter of acceptance from the Ministry of Education, a D/SD long-stay visa, and an annually renewable residence permit.

Processing time

Visa varies by mission; residence permit ~30 days

Validity

Annual; renewable for the full study duration

Language requirement

Depends on programme language of instruction

Permanent residence

Study periods count at half value toward the 5-year long-term-residence requirement

Citizenship

8 years legal residence (study counts toward residence)

Requirements

• Letter of acceptance to studies from the Romanian Ministry of Education (institution applies on your behalf)
• Enrolment at an accredited institution
• Apply for the D/SD long-stay visa (valid 90 days) at a Romanian mission
• Apply for residence permit at county IGI before visa expires

Required Documents

• Letter of acceptance to studies required
• Proof of tuition payment required
• Valid passport required
• Medical insurance required
• Proof of means of subsistence required
• Proof of accommodation required
• Criminal record certificate (where required)

Official fees

• Long-stay visa (type D) fee 300 EUR
• Residence permit issuance fee (per IGI schedule)

Process Steps

1. 1

   Obtain acceptance letter

   Obtain a letter of acceptance to studies from the Ministry of Education and enrol at an accredited institution.

2. 2

   Apply for D/SD visa

   Apply for the D/SD long-stay visa at a Romanian mission via evisa.mae.ro; valid 90 days.

3. 3

   Apply for residence permit

   After arrival, apply for the residence permit at county IGI before the visa expires.

4. 4

   Renew annually

   Renew the permit annually for the full study duration.

Official Sources

• IGI — Studies Official
• IGI — How can I obtain a long-stay visa for studies Official
• EU Immigration Portal — Student Romania Official