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Romania visa options for Ireland passport holders

Tourist / short stay

Visa-free

Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days.

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Romania

Freedom of movement

No visa or residence permit needed

As a Ireland (EU/EEA/Swiss) citizen you have full free-movement rights in Romania: you can live, work, study and retire there indefinitely — no visa, no residence permit. You only register with the local authorities after about three months. The visa routes below are for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals; you don’t need them.

For reference, the routes Romania offers non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals:

  • Tourist

    Schengen Short Stay (visa-exempt)

    90 in 180 across Schengen

    Insurance
    Recommended(travel medical min 30,000 EUR / ~33,000 USD)
    Good for
    US/UK/CA/AU/JP/EU/EEA/Swiss for tourism, business, remote-work visits
    Requirement
    Passport 3 months beyond stay (issued within 10 yrs), funds, return ticket, accommodation; ETIAS for visa-exempt non-EU from late 2026
  • Tourist

    Schengen Short Stay Visa (C visa)

    Up to 90 in 180

    Insurance
    Required(travel medical min 30,000 EUR / ~33,000 USD Schengen-valid)
    Good for
    Nationals requiring visa for Schengen (e.g. India, China, most African)
    Requirement
    Romanian embassy/consulate application, purpose, funds (~50 EUR/day), accommodation, return
  • Work

    Long Stay Visa for Employment (D/AM1 and D/AM2)

    Initial 12 months, convertible to RP tied to employment

    Insurance
    OptionalCNAS via employment; private bridge advised
    Good for
    Non-EU with Romanian job (D/AM1 highly qualified no quota; D/AM2 general labour with quota)
    Requirement
    Work permit by IGI, contract meeting Romanian min wage (RON 4,325 gross from July 2026), apply at embassy within 60 days of permit
  • Digital nomad

    Digital Nomad Visa (D/AS)

    Initial 12 months, renewable 6-12 month increments

    Insurance
    Required(private cover for full duration, min 30,000 EUR / ~33,000 USD)
    Good for
    Non-EU remote employees of foreign companies or owners of foreign companies operating 3+ years
    Requirement
    Income 3x Romania average gross (~3,500 USD/month in 2026) past 6 months; clean record; accommodation; 120 EUR fee
  • Residence

    Long Stay Visa for Economic Activities (D/AE) / Micro-enterprise

    Initial 12 months, then renewable RP

    Insurance
    Required(private cover for full stay until CNAS begins)
    Good for
    Non-EU entrepreneurs founding or holding shares in Romanian SRL micro-enterprise (1-3% turnover tax under 500k EUR)
    Requirement
    Romanian company registration, business plan, min share capital, funds, accommodation
  • Residence

    Residence Permit (Permis de sedere)

    6 months to 5 years per category, renewable; PR after 5 yrs continuous

    Insurance
    Required(CNAS for employees, private for nomads and other categories)
    Good for
    Holders of any D long-stay visa extending beyond visa validity
    Requirement
    Apply at IGI within D visa validity, ongoing-purpose proof, accommodation, biometrics

Visa rules change often and depend on your nationality. Last checked: 2026-06. Always confirm with the official immigration service or your nearest consulate before you apply.

Last verified June 2026

Visa-free isn’t insurance-free

Whatever route you take into Romania, your entry stamp never includes health cover. Many longer-stay visas also require proof of insurance before they’re granted. That part is on you — and it’s what we actually do.

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Ireland → Romania: frequently asked

Do Ireland passport holders need a visa to visit Romania?
No. As a Ireland (EU/EEA/Swiss) citizen you have freedom of movement in Romania and need no visa for any length of stay.
Can a Ireland passport holder live or work long-term in Romania?
Yes — under EU/EEA/Swiss free movement you can live, work and study in Romania indefinitely with no visa or residence permit.
Do I need travel insurance for Romania?
Entry to Romania never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Romania visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.
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Visa rules can change at short notice and depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Visa-free entry never includes travel health insurance. That’s still on you.