China → Romania
Short tourist/business stays follow the Schengen short-stay rule, generally up to 90 days in any 180-day period; a valid visa is required before travel.
China is listed among countries whose nationals must hold a visa when crossing Member States' external borders. A visa or visa exemption does not give an automatic right of entry; border-entry conditions still apply.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
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- Visa-free· schengen_visa · 90 days
A valid uniform Schengen visa is valid for the territory of the Member States within its validity, entries and authorised stay; a limited-territorial-validity visa is valid only for the Member State(s) shown on it. Holding a visa does not confer an automatic right of entry.
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Documents & how to apply
- Online visa application form — Complete and submit through Romania MFA E-VISA portal; personal appearance at the selected Romanian mission is still required.
- Passport / travel document — Required for visa issuance and entry; it should cover the intended stay and post-departure validity requirement.
- Supporting documents for purpose of stay — Upload supporting documents for the tourism or business purpose; originals and copies must be presented in person.
- Translations of documents · optional — The official portal recommends supporting documents be translated into Romanian or English by an authorized translator.
⏱ The official portal recommends applying at least 2 weeks in advance; the examination period is counted from the date the applicant appears in person at the Romanian diplomatic mission/consular office. 📍 Complete the file and upload documents through Romania MFA’s E-VISA portal, then appear in person at the selected Romanian diplomatic mission/consular office.
The official portal recommends applying at least 2 weeks before the intended trip, but not more than 3 months before it. Uploaded files should be legible, and originals plus copies are needed at the in-person submission.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Regional stay rules
Short stays are generally limited to up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the Schengen Area as a shared area.
Common questions
No visa-free entry is sourced from the U.S. visa alone. China is listed among countries whose nationals must hold a visa at Member States' external borders; for a short stay the traveler should hold a valid Schengen/Romania-applicable visa or another clearly applicable Schengen entry document.
Yes, if it is a valid uniform Schengen visa and the entries, validity and remaining authorised stay cover the Romania trip; a limited-territorial-validity visa works only for the territory printed on the visa.
No. Hong Kong SAR passport holders are listed as visa-exempt for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Generally no, but the passport must include an identity card number; short stays are up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.