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Spain to Romania visa requirements

No visa. Spain and Romania are both EU member states, so Spanish citizens enjoy full EU freedom of movement and may enter Romania with just a valid national ID card or passport. Romania became a full Schengen member on 1 January 2025. A Spanish ordinary passport holder needs no visa to visit Romania for tourism or any short stay. Both countries are members of the European Union, so the visit is governed by EU freedom of movement rather than third-country visa rules. A Spanish citizen may enter and stay in Romania with either a valid Spanish national identity card (DNI) or a valid passport; neither needs to be stamped. As an EU citizen exercising free movement, there is no 90/180-day Schengen short-stay cap and no fixed limit on tourist visits; stays beyond 90 days simply trigger a light registration requirement for residence, not a visa. Romania entered the Schengen Area for air and sea borders on 31 March 2024 and became a full Schengen member (land borders included) on 1 January 2025, so internal border checks between Spain and Romania are normally absent, though travel documents must still be carried and presented on request. The EU/non-EU ETIAS travel authorisation does NOT apply to EU citizens such as Spaniards. Travelers should carry a valid ID card or passport, and a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC/TSE) is recommended for healthcare access.
VISA-FREETOURISMUNLIMITEDLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa-free (EU freedom of movement)
Maximum stay
Unlimited for EU citizens; over 90 days requires residence registration, not a visa
per entry
Entries
Unlimited
from issue date
Visa fee
0 EUR
consular fee only
Processing time
None
standard track
Validity
N/A - right of entry as an EU citizen
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your document is valid
Carry either a valid Spanish national identity card (DNI) or a valid Spanish passport. Both are accepted by Romanian border authorities for EU citizens.
· Document
/02
No visa or ETIAS to apply for
As an EU citizen you do not apply for any visa, eVisa, or ETIAS authorisation. EU nationals are exempt from ETIAS.
· No application
/03
Book travel and (optional) get an EHIC
Request a free European Health Insurance Card (Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea) from Spanish Social Security to access public healthcare in Romania.
· Recommended
/04
Travel to Romania
Romania is a full Schengen member since 1 Jan 2025, so internal border checks are usually absent, but carry your ID/passport at all times.
· Schengen
/05
Present ID on request
Border or police officers may carry out random identity checks; present your DNI or passport when asked.
· At border
/06
Register only if staying over 90 days
If you intend to reside more than 3 months, register your residence with the Romanian General Inspectorate for Immigration; no visa is needed.
· Long stay
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Spain -> Romania · Visa-free (EU freedom of movement)
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RequiredValid Spanish national ID card (DNI) OR valid passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredDocument valid for the full duration of your trip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedEuropean Health Insurance Card (EHIC/TSE)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
OptionalReturn or onward travel details
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
optional
OptionalProof of accommodation booking
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
optional
OptionalSufficient funds for your stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
optional
ConditionalResidence registration if staying over 90 days
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
conditional
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
Application link included: Romanian Border Police - Travel conditions for EU/EEA citizens
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa fee0 EURNo visa required for EU citizens
ETIAS authorisation0 EURNot applicable - EU citizens are exempt from ETIAS
Border/entry fee0 EURNo entry fee for EU citizens
Total estimate00incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Both countries are EU members
Spain and Romania are both members of the European Union, granting Spanish citizens the right of free movement and residence throughout Romania.
High
/02
Romania is a full Schengen member
Since 1 January 2025 Romania is a full Schengen state (air/sea since 31 March 2024), so internal border checks with Spain are normally absent.
High
/03
ETIAS does not apply to EU citizens
The ETIAS travel authorisation targets visa-exempt non-EU nationals; EU passport and ID holders such as Spaniards are exempt.
Medium
/04
National ID card accepted
EU rules allow Spanish citizens to travel to Romania using only a valid national identity card, without a passport.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
Spain to Romania route verified
Verified visa-free status via the Romanian Border Police and EU sources. Confirmed Romania's full Schengen accession (land borders, 1 Jan 2025) and that ETIAS does not apply to EU citizens.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Romania?
No. Both Spain and Romania are EU members, so Spanish citizens travel visa-free under EU freedom of movement and need no visa, eVisa, or ETIAS.
Can I enter Romania with just my Spanish DNI (ID card)?+
Is there a 90-day limit like the Schengen short-stay rule?+
Do I need ETIAS to visit Romania?+
Is there still a border check between Spain and Romania?+
Should I bring health insurance?+
/11 — Passport tools

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