Romania•EuropeDiplomatic and Service Visa (DS)
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Duration of mission
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Issued to diplomats and official staff of foreign governments and international organizations. Valid for official duties only. Includes family members.
Diplomatic and service visa (DS) for diplomats, government officials, and staff of international organizations. Issued upon official request from sending state. Valid for entire mission period per bilateral agreements.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Diplomatic passport
Valid diplomatic or service passport
Passport photos
As required
Official note
From sending country's foreign ministry
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Advantages
- Covers entire posting period
- Family members included
- Official immunity protections
- No fee required
Considerations
- Limited to official duties only
- No commercial activities permitted
- Requires official request
- Status-dependent
Application Process
Send official request
Foreign Ministry sends request to Romanian MFA
Romanian MFA reviews request
Approval process
Visa issued
Based on diplomatic status
Present at Romanian diplomatic mission
Collect visa with diplomatic passport
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