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Long-Stay Visa D/VF — family member of a Romanian citizen

8 facts quoted from the official source

D/VF permits a qualifying third-country family member to join a Romanian citizen.

Can bring
spouse, children +2
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Leads to
Residence permit
quoted from the official source
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe national route applies to a qualifying third-country national.
  • Qualifying family relationshipEligible people include a spouse, qualifying partner, specified children and ascendants, and the qualifying parent of a Romanian minor.
  • Age requirementChildren normally qualify under 21, or while studying under 26, with a medical-dependency alternative for adults.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementTravel medical insurance must cover the intended stay, emergency treatment and repatriation across the Member States, with minimum cover of EUR 30,000.via igi.mai.gov.ro · checked 2026-07-27
  • Passport or travel-document requirementThe travel document must meet the Visa Code validity conditions applied to Romanian long-stay visas.via igi.mai.gov.ro
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathThe D-type visa permits the holder to request an extension of stay and a residence permit in Romania.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenparentspartner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA Romanian long-stay visa is normally granted for 90 days with one or multiple entries.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Romania?
The official source states: D/VF permits a qualifying third-country family member to join a Romanian citizen.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, parents, partner.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: The D-type visa permits the holder to request an extension of stay and a residence permit in Romania.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Travel medical insurance must cover the intended stay, emergency treatment and repatriation across the Member States, with minimum cover of EUR 30,000.

Every answer is quoted from the official eviza.mae.ro page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source eviza.mae.roLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Romania government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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