Romania•EuropeLong-Stay Visa for Scientific Research (D/CS)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-45 days
Application Fee
120 EUR
Stay Duration
90 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Allows researchers to conduct scientific research at Romanian research institutions. Requires hosting agreement from National Authority for Scientific Research.
Long-stay visa for researchers conducting scientific research in Romania. Does not require work permit. Hosting agreement must be approved by the National Authority for Scientific Research.
Check Your Eligibility
Take our quick assessment to see how well you match this visa and get personalized tips
Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
44,400 RON
per year
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Education
Master or higher
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 3 months validity
Passport photos
2 recent photos
Hosting agreement
From research institution, approved by ANCS
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence
Health insurance
Medical coverage for visa validity period
Research proposal
Detailed research plan
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- No work permit needed
- Can extend for research duration
- Fast IGI favorable opinion (30 days)
- International research collaboration supported
Considerations
- Requires ANCS approved hosting agreement
- Limited to research activities only
- No dependents permitted
- Complex approval process
Application Process
Obtain hosting agreement
From research institution, approved by National Authority for Scientific Research
Prepare documents
Passport, hosting agreement, criminal record, insurance
Apply at Romanian diplomatic mission
Submit researcher visa application
Favorable opinion issued
Within 30 days of IGI request (can extend 15 days)
Pay visa fee
EUR 120
Receive visa
Processing 30-45 days
Enter Romania
Begin research activities
Register at research institution
Complete administrative setup
Apply for residence permit
Within 90 days at IGI for research duration
Application Forms
Scientific Research Visa Application
Ready to Apply?
Check your eligibility first to see how well you match this visa