Do Portuguese passport holders need a tourist visa for Romania?

Visa-free. Apply: https://www.mae.ro/en/node/2036

How much does a Romania tourist visa cost?

Cost varies. Check the official source linked on this page for current fees.

How long does it take to get a Romania tourist visa?

Processing time varies. Apply well in advance of your planned travel.

Stunning view of Praia Dona Ana's cliffs in Lagos, Portugal overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Explore the iconic Bran Castle nestled in the lush Transylvanian landscape, Romania.

Photos: Efrem Efre, Iulian Patrascu · Pexels

Can a Portuguese traveller visit Romania?

Tourism visa requirements · See all destinations for Portuguese travellers

Upcoming change · Oct 2026

ETIAS goes live for Schengen entry

From October 2026, visa-free travellers from ~60 countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc.) need an ETIAS authorisation before entering any Schengen country. €7, valid 3 years. Apply online before booking.

2 additional warnings are folded into the result card below.

Most Portuguese travellers don't need a visa when heading to Romania for tourism.

The paperwork is straightforward — approval is likely if your documents are in order.

Straight from mae.ro.

Visa-freeTourism

Visa-free

Max stay: —
Processing: —
Fee: —

Apply on official sitemae.ro

Difficulty10/10·Realism10/10

Why? ▾

Difficulty

Quick paperwork

10/10

Quick to obtain, light documentation, fast turnaround.

Why this score?

—Visa-free entry — no advance authorisation needed

Approval realism

Approval is likely

10/10

Most applicants with the right paperwork get approved.

What drives this score?

—No visa needed — entry is granted at the border given valid documents

Step-by-step checklist

Your application checklist

1
Check your passport validity
60+ days before
Most countries require 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.
2
On the day of travel
day of travel
Carry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.

Show full requirements, fees, and source

Passport valid 6+ months

What you need

Valid passport
Onward / return ticket
Proof of accommodation may be requested at the border

View primary source (mae.ro) →

Other visa types for this route

We also have data on these visa categories between PT and RO.

Work

2/10

Digital Nomad Visa — Romania

1 option · See details

Sources & references

Every link below is a primary government source. We aggregate; the source is the authority. If anything on this page disagrees with a link below, the link wins.

Where this page's data came from

Visa-freemae.ro

Your country's foreign-affairs ministry

Visa Portal — Portuguese MFAvistos.mne.gov.pt

Independent travel advisories

While you're sorting your trip to Romania

We earn a small commission on bookings made via these links — it helps keep the visa tool free. The visa info above is independent of any partner. Our commercial policy →

Travel insurance

Pay-as-you-go cover that works for digital nomads + multi-month trips. Covers medical, evacuation, and trip interruption.

Compare plans →

eSIM data

Pre-paid local data that works on arrival. No SIM swap, no roaming charges.

Browse eSIMs →

Flights

Compare flexible flight options with full price transparency.

Search flights →

Browse other destinations

Where can Portuguese passport holders go?

Other passports visiting Romania

Who needs a visa for Romania?

Informational only. A valid visa permits entry subject to officer discretion at the border. Always verify with the destination's embassy or official source before travel, employment, or relocation.