Russian visa for Romanian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Romanian passport holders visiting Russia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Romanian citizens to enter Russia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Russia e-visa for Romanian citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Russia visa on arrival for Romanian citizens | Not Available | |
Russia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Romanian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Russia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Russia.
If you are looking for Russia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Romania, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Russia nearest your place of residence.
- Bucharest: The Embassy of Russia in Bucharest, Romania (Working hours: Close now. Open in 42 minutes)
- Constanta: The Consulate General of Russia in Constanta, Romania (Working hours: Close now. Open in 42 minutes)
Russia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Russia diplomatic mission offices to Romania for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Romania traveling to Russia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Romania) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34,417 | N/A |
| 2009 | 33,106 | -3.81% |
| 2010 | 34,090 | 2.97% |
| 2011 | 31,795 | -6.73% |
| 2012 | 34,090 | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 34,417 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 30,886 | -10.26% |
| 2015 | 33,434 | 8.25% |
| 2016 | 23,684 | -29.16% |
| 2017 | 26,330 | 11.17% |
| 2018 | 29,920 | 13.63% |
| 2019 | 32,779 | 9.56% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Russia & Romania comparison
Russia's area is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi), while the area of Romania is approximately 230,170 km2 (88,869 sq mi). This means Romania is 71.15 times smaller than Russia.
As of October 2025, Russia's population is ~146.2 million people - 127,623,483 more people than the population of Romania.
We have highlighted Russia & Romania’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Russia | Romania | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 146,226,330 | 18,602,847 | 127.6 million more people live in Russia than Romania |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 242 | 299 | Russia has 57 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Romania. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 78 | 130 | Russia passport holders visit 52 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 242 | 113 | Russian hosts 129 more foreign missions than Romania. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Romania travel to Russia in one year?
The number of visitors from Romania visiting Russia in 2019 was approximately 32,779.
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