Romanian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Romania for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Romania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Romania e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Romania visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Romania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Romania.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Romania.
If you are looking for Romania visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Romania nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Romania in Paris, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 5 minutes)
- Nantes: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Nantes, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 5 minutes)
- Nice: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Nice, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 5 minutes)
- Lille: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Lille, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 5 minutes)
- Bordeaux: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 5 minutes)
- Marseille: The Consulate General of Romania in Marseille, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 5 minutes)
- Lyon: The Consulate General of Romania in Lyon, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 5 minutes)
- Strasbourg: The Consulate General of Romania in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 5 minutes)
Romania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Romania diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Romania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 319,032 | N/A |
| 2009 | 272,700 | -14.52% |
| 2010 | 269,928 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 273,996 | 1.51% |
| 2012 | 285,732 | 4.28% |
| 2013 | 288,684 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 303,912 | 5.27% |
| 2015 | 335,916 | 10.53% |
| 2016 | 368,028 | 9.56% |
| 2017 | 393,336 | 6.88% |
| 2018 | 421,920 | 7.27% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Romania & France comparison
Romania's area is approximately 230,170 km2 (88,869 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 2.38 times bigger than Romania.
As of November 2025, Romania's population is ~18.6 million people - 47,388,672 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Romania & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Romania | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 18,602,847 | 65,991,519 | 47.4 million fewer people live in Romania than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 299 | 267 | Romania has 32 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 130 | 143 | Romania passport holders visit 13 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 113 | 479 | Romanian hosts 366 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Romania in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Romania in 2018 was approximately 421,920.
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- Travel time: 4 hours 44 minutes
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