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Romania visa for citizens of Russia

Citizens of Russia need a visa for Romania that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.

For citizens of Russia: the passport opens 79 countries visa-free; Moscow — Bucharest: ≈ 1,500 km, about 2.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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The consular fee of $103 is paid separately when you apply.

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Can I travel to Romania without a visa on a Russia passport?

No: citizens of Russia need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.

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Romania visa rules at a glance

  • With a Russia passport you can visit 79 countries visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 31 with an e-visa; 61 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Russia passport ranks 79th of 199.
  • Russia passport: visa-free access to 79 countries; Romania passport: 120.
  • Citizens of Russia and Romania can travel together visa-free to 66 countries, for example: Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Serbia, Turkey, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kazakhstan, Palestine, Uzbekistan, Tunisia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and United Arab Emirates.
  • Citizens of Romania, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Russia. Russia visa for citizens of Romania

Travelling to Romania: good to know

  • Moscow — Bucharest: about 1,500 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 2.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −9 hours.
  • Local time: Moscow 12:00 — Bucharest 03:00.
  • Local currency: Romanian Leu.
  • Languages: Romanian.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ RON 4.63.
  • Romania is the 10th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Russia.
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How to get a Romania visa

  1. 1Application
  2. 2Pay for the service
  3. 3Manager
  4. 4Appointment

What documents do you need for a Romania visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Moscow — Bucharest?

About 2.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 1,500 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Romania?

Time difference with your country’s capital: −9 hours.

Do citizens of Romania need a visa for Russia?

Citizens of Romania, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Russia.

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