Romania Information

Completed Application Form:

Fill out the “Common Schengen Application Form” in capital letters and sign it.
Available for free download from consular websites or at consular offices.

Passport:

Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your last day in the Schengen area.
Issued within the last 10 years.
Must have two blank pages for the visa.
Note: Temporary South African passports are generally not accepted by most Schengen states. Confirm their acceptability beforehand.

Photographs:

Provide two recent colour passport-sized photographs.

Residence Permit:

If not a South African citizen, provide a residence permit valid for at least 3 months after your last day in the Schengen area.

Visa for Final Destination:

Obtain any required visa for your final country of destination before applying for a Schengen visa, if applicable.

Visa Fee Payment:

Provide proof of payment for the visa fee.

Travel Itinerary:

Submit a round-trip reservation or itinerary showing entry and exit from the Schengen state, including dates and flight numbers.

Some consulates may require the original ticket upon visa collection (verify with the relevant consulate).

Proof of Funds:

Show evidence of sufficient financial means for your stay (e.g., a bank statement from the past three months).

The required amount varies by country—confirm with the consulate. Cash is not accepted as proof.

Travel Insurance:

Provide a one-page document confirming Schengen Travel Medical Insurance coverage with a minimum of Euro 30,000 for medical expenses and repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries.

Accommodation Proof:

Include a confirmed hotel reservation (hotel vouchers are not sufficient).

If staying with a relative or friend, provide an invitation letter from the host, a copy of their passport or ID, and possibly authentication by relevant authorities.

For prepaid tours, provide details and proof of payment to the tour operator.