Romanian visa for Portuguese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Portuguese passport holders visiting Romania for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Portuguese citizens to enter Romania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Romania e-visa for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Romania visa on arrival for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
Romania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Portuguese 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 Portugal, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Romania nearest your place of residence.
- Lisbon: The Embassy of Romania in Lisbon, Portugal (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 minutes)
- Porto: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Porto, Portugal (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 minutes)
- Cascais: The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Cascais, Portugal (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 minutes)
Romania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Romania diplomatic mission offices to Portugal for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Portugal traveling to Romania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Portugal) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 55,831 | N/A |
| 2009 | 47,723 | -14.52% |
| 2010 | 47,237 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 47,949 | 1.51% |
| 2012 | 50,003 | 4.28% |
| 2013 | 50,520 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 53,185 | 5.28% |
| 2015 | 58,785 | 10.53% |
| 2016 | 64,405 | 9.56% |
| 2017 | 68,834 | 6.88% |
| 2018 | 73,836 | 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 & Portugal comparison
Romania's area is approximately 230,170 km2 (88,869 sq mi), while the area of Portugal is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi). This means Portugal is 2.51 times smaller than Romania.
As of October 2025, Romania's population is ~18.6 million people - 8,553,991 more people than the population of Portugal.
We have highlighted Romania & Portugal’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Romania | Portugal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 18,602,847 | 10,048,856 | 8.6 million more people live in Romania than Portugal |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 299 | 128 | Romania has 171 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Portugal. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 130 | 141 | Romania passport holders visit 11 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 113 | 150 | Romanian hosts 37 fewer foreign missions than Portugal. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Portugal travel to Romania in one year?
The number of visitors from Portugal visiting Romania in 2018 was approximately 73,836.
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- Travel time: 7 hours 2 minutes
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