Romania Investor Golden Visa Nepali 2026: Program & Eligibility

Eligibility criteria for the Romania investor / golden visa visa

You qualify if you can answer YES to all four:

• Valid Nepali passport with the required validity beyond intended return.
• Documented investor / golden visa purpose — the supporting letter or registration proof for the investor / golden visa class.
• Financial sufficiency — bank statements showing trip cost coverage with margin across 3-6 months.
• Ties to Nepal — employer or school commitment, property, or family showing return intent.

Marginal cases (recent graduate, freelancer, first-time international travel) face heavier scrutiny but are not disqualified — strengthen the file with a sponsor letter or stronger cover letter.

Quick facts

Visa type	Type C — Business (Schengen Uniform Visa)
Stay duration	Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Validity	Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 5 years for established business profiles.
Entries	Single or Multiple.
Embassy fee	EUR 90 + service fee.
Processing time	15 working days; urgent 10 days.
Embassy / centre	eVisa Romania (online) + Embassy New Delhi (interview if required)
Address (Kathmandu)	Lodge online at https://evisa.mae.ro for both Type C (Schengen) and Type D (National). After online submission, the system books the in-person appointment slot at Embassy Romania New Delhi (A-7 Aurangzeb Road) for biometric capture + supporting docs. There is no Romanian visa application centre or VFS partner in Kathmandu — Nepal applicants must travel to New Delhi once for biometrics.
Hours	Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; consular section by appointment only via eVisa portal — walk-ins not accepted for Nepal applicants.
Online portal	https://evisa.mae.ro (Romanian eVisa portal — primary lodgement channel for both Type C Schengen and Type D National visas) · https://newdelhi.mae.ro (Embassy of Romania New Delhi — consular jurisdiction over Nepal) · https://www.mae.ro/en (Romanian MFA visa policy hub) · https://igi.mai.gov.ro (Romanian General Inspectorate for Immigration — in-country residence permits, Single Permit work authorisations) · https://www.evisa.mae.ro (Type D National application portal)
Last verified	2026-05-04

Important notes for Nepali applicants

• Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
• Income proof for Romanian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
• Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a Romanian visa BEFORE travel — Nepal is on Schengen Annex I (visa-required countries). There is NO visa-on-arrival, NO eTA, and NO visa-waiver agreement.
• CRITICAL — Romania became a FULL Schengen member on 1 January 2025: a Romanian Type C visa is now a full Schengen Uniform Visa valid across all 29 Schengen states (Austria / Belgium / Bulgaria / Croatia / Cyprus / Czech Republic / Denmark / Estonia / Finland / France / Germany / Greece / Hungary / Iceland / Italy / Latvia / Liechtenstein / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Malta / Netherlands / Norway / Poland / Portugal / Romania / Slovakia / Slovenia / Spain / Sweden / Switzerland). For Nepali applicants this means a Romania-issued Type C lets you also visit Germany, France, Italy, etc. on the same 90/180 day-clock.
• Conversely — a valid + previously-used Schengen multiple-entry visa from any other Schengen state (Germany, France, Italy, etc.) lets Nepalis enter Romania VISA-FREE within the unused balance of the 90/180 budget. No separate Romanian Type C needed in that case.
• There is NO Romanian embassy, consulate, or VFS centre in Kathmandu. Online lodgement via evisa.mae.ro is the first step; ALL Nepali applicants must travel to Embassy Romania New Delhi (A-7 Aurangzeb Road, Chanakyapuri) at least once for in-person biometric capture and the visa interview.

Documents required for the Romania investor / golden visa visa

The embassy reviewer in Kathmandu checks the file in this order. Prepare each item to the specification before booking the appointment — the application is non-refundable on rejection.

Document	Required	Notes
Passport, photo, online application	Yes
Invitation letter from Romanian company (host details, CUI tax ID, trade-register number, purpose, duration, who covers costs — notarised at a Romanian notary public)	Yes
Cover letter from Nepali employer / company	Yes
Conference / event registration (where applicable)	Recommended
Confirmed return ticket	Yes
Hotel booking	Yes
Schengen-valid travel insurance (EUR 30,000+ medical cover)	Yes
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental	Yes	For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
1. Business Income	Recommended	Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate	Yes	Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate	Yes	Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)	Recommended	Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report	Yes	Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate	Yes	Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

How to apply for the Romania investor / golden visa visa from Nepal

Online via evisa.mae.ro; in-person biometric capture at Embassy Romania New Delhi.

1. Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose.
2. Prepare the document file per the table above. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator + notary for any Nepali-language original (employer letter, property docs, citizenship copy back-translation).
3. Book the appointment at https://evisa.mae.ro (Romanian eVisa portal — primary lodgement channel for both Type C Schengen and Type D National visas) · https://newdelhi.mae.ro (Embassy of Romania New Delhi — consular jurisdiction over Nepal) · https://www.mae.ro/en (Romanian MFA visa policy hub) · https://igi.mai.gov.ro (Romanian General Inspectorate for Immigration — in-country residence permits, Single Permit work authorisations) · https://www.evisa.mae.ro (Type D National application portal) — slots fill quickly during peak windows.
4. Submit in person at eVisa Romania (online) + Embassy New Delhi (interview if required) (Lodge online at https://evisa.mae.ro for both Type C (Schengen) and Type D (National). After online submission, the system books the in-person appointment slot at Embassy Romania New Delhi (A-7 Aurangzeb Road) for biometric capture + supporting docs. There is no Romanian visa application centre or VFS partner in Kathmandu — Nepal applicants must travel to New Delhi once for biometrics.). Arrive 15 minutes early.
5. Pay the fee (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx online via evisa.mae.ro (EUR billing — fee deducted at submission, not at decision). Embassy New Delhi accepts INR cash / demand draft for fee top-ups (e.g. urgent processing surcharge). Inside Romania, RON (Romanian leu) cash / card at IGI for residence-permit fees.).
6. Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them).
7. Track and collect — most embassies provide a tracking reference. E-visas arrive by email; sticker visas return by courier or in-person collection.

What Yatra handles for Romania investor / golden visa visa applications

• Document checklist tailored to the investor / golden visa purpose — exactly what the Romania embassy requires for Nepali files in this class.
• Pre-submission review — we catch the documentation-gap rejections (wrong photo spec, missing translation, weak cover letter) before the file enters the queue.
• Appointment booking at eVisa Romania (online) + Embassy New Delhi (interview if required) in Kathmandu.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel so you can apply before paying for non-refundable flights. Available at yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket.
• Re-application support — if rejected, the Yatra service fee is waived on the second submission (you re-pay the embassy fee, which is non-refundable on either attempt).

Common mistakes Nepali applicants make on the Romania investor / golden visa visa

The five mistakes below account for the majority of preventable rejections we see on Nepal-RO files. None of them are about the embassy being difficult — every one is fixable with a 30-minute pre-submission review.

1. Photograph not to the embassy specification. Most Romania missions reject photos that fall outside the exact dimensions (typically 35x45mm or 51x51mm), have a non-white background, show ears partially covered, or were taken more than 6 months ago. Use a photo studio in Kathmandu (Bagbazar / Putalisadak / Naxal) that knows the Romania embassy spec — pay the extra NPR 200 for a fresh, compliant set rather than reusing an old printout.
2. Bank balance pumped up the week before submission. Embassy reviewers read the 6-month statement, not the closing balance. A sudden NPR 5,00,000 deposit two weeks before submission with no salary or business inflow history flags as manufactured. Maintain a steady balance in line with declared income; if the funds are genuinely sponsored, attach the sponsor's 6-month statement and an undertaking letter rather than depositing into your own account.
3. Untranslated Nepali documents. Every Nepali-language document submitted to a Romania mission must be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — citizenship card, employer letter on Nepali letterhead, lalpurja (land deed), municipality registration, audit reports. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public; embassies routinely return files with raw Nepali originals.
4. Cover letter that contradicts the booking dates. If the cover letter says you are travelling 12-25 Oct but the flight booking shows 14-22 Oct, the file gets returned for clarification. Re-read the cover letter against every attached booking before submission — dates, accommodation address, sponsor name, and total stay must match across all documents.
5. Hotel booking that allows free cancellation but no payment proof. Romania embassies increasingly recognise the "book a refundable hotel just for the visa, cancel after approval" pattern. A confirmation showing prepayment (or at minimum a non-zero deposit) carries far more weight than a free-cancellation booking. If you genuinely need flexibility, attach the booking plus a covering note explaining your itinerary contingencies — silence reads as deception.

After approval — the pre-departure checklist for Romania

Visa in passport is not the end of the work. Carry the following on the day of travel — Nepali passport holders are routinely secondary-screened at the entry port for Romania, and producing the right paperwork at immigration shortens the inspection from 30 minutes to 3.

• Printed visa or e-visa PDF — never rely solely on the digital copy on your phone. Carry one printed copy in your hand baggage and a backup in checked baggage.
• Confirmed return ticket in your name — Romania immigration may ask to see the onward flight at arrival, especially for tourist and visit classes.
• Hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights minimum, with the address printed in the local language where applicable. Immigration officers ask "where are you staying" and a vague answer triggers secondary screening.
• Travel insurance certificate — increasingly mandatory at the entry port even when the visa was approved without it.
• Cash in destination currency equivalent to at least USD 100/day for the first 3 days — immigration occasionally asks "show me funds" and a card or e-wallet does not always satisfy.
• Yatra concierge contact — if you booked through Yatra, save our 24/7 number (+977 970-9066517) for any visa or entry-port issue. We have helped Nepali travellers re-enter Romania after secondary-screening flags more than 200 times in the last two years.

Romania embassy and visa centre contact in Kathmandu

Embassy of Romania — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka)

A-7, Aurangzeb Road, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110011, India

Phone

+91 11 2614 9020, +91 11 2614 9023

Email

[email protected], [email protected]

Hours

Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; consular section by appointment only via eVisa portal — walk-ins not accepted for Nepal applicants.

Website

https://newdelhi.mae.ro

eVisa Romania (online) + Embassy New Delhi (interview if required)

Lodge online at https://evisa.mae.ro for both Type C (Schengen) and Type D (National). After online submission, the system books the in-person appointment slot at Embassy Romania New Delhi (A-7 Aurangzeb Road) for biometric capture + supporting docs. There is no Romanian visa application centre or VFS partner in Kathmandu — Nepal applicants must travel to New Delhi once for biometrics.

Related Yatra resources

• Romania visa overview for Nepali citizens — embassy contact + concierge page.
• Visa eligibility checker — answer 4 questions; we tell you which class fits.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.
• PNR-backed hotel bookings — refundable confirmations for visa submission.
• Yatra visa concierge — all 60+ destinations for Nepali citizens.
• All Yatra visa & travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles.
• Hungary investor / golden visa visa — sibling country guide for comparison.
• Portugal investor / golden visa visa — another sibling Nepali-passport guide.
• Flight bookings to Romania — once your visa lands, book direct.
• Hotel deals in Romania — Yatra-verified rates with free cancellation.
• About Yatra For Fun — Founder Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary Chaudhary, 10+ years processing Nepali visas.

Sources and freshness

This guide is curated from the official Embassy of Romania — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka) portal and eVisa Romania (online) + Embassy New Delhi (interview if required). Embassy data was last verified on 2026-05-04 and this post was last refreshed on 2026-05-21. Visa fees and processing times shift one to two times a year — re-check the embassy portal four weeks before travel.