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Romania Long-Stay Visa D/SD — pupil exchange or educational project

13 facts quoted from the official source

D/SD permits participation in a recognised pupil exchange or educational project.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
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.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionFull-time acceptance and participation in a recognised exchange or educational project are required.
  • AgeParticipants in a pupil exchange or educational project must be between 13 and 19.
  • Financial meansThe organising body must assume maintenance, tuition and potential removal costs.
  • Who qualifiesThe national route applies to a qualifying third-country national.via eviza.mae.ro
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationAccommodation must be arranged with a selected host family or in a selected special unit.
  • Health insuranceTravel medical insurance must cover the intended stay, emergency treatment and repatriation across the Member States, with minimum cover of EUR 30,000.checked 2026-07-27
  • Passport or travel documentThe travel document must meet the Visa Code validity conditions applied to Romanian long-stay visas.
Also stated by the source
  • Age MaximumParticipants in a pupil exchange or educational project must be between 13 and 19.
  • Age MinimumParticipants in a pupil exchange or educational project must be between 13 and 19.
  • Minimum Cover EurTravel medical insurance must cover the intended stay, emergency treatment and repatriation across the Member States, with minimum cover of EUR 30,000.checked 2026-07-27
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathThe D-type visa permits the holder to request an extension of stay and a residence permit in Romania.via eviza.mae.ro
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityA Romanian long-stay visa is normally granted for 90 days with one or multiple entries.via eviza.mae.ro
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Romania?
The official source states: D/SD permits participation in a recognised pupil exchange or educational project.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The organising body must assume maintenance, tuition and potential removal costs. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
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.
05Do I need to show accommodation in Romania?
The official source states: Accommodation must be arranged with a selected host family or in a selected special unit.

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

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 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 igi.mai.gov.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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