# Romania Retirement Visa for Nepali 2026: Pension & Income Proof

> Complete 2026 guide to the Romania retirement visa for Nepali passport holders — documents, fees, processing time, embassy contact in Kathmandu.

_Published: 2026-05-22 · Updated: 2026-05-22 · Reading time: 10 min · Words: 2240_

## TL;DR

Nepali passport holders travelling to Romania on a retirement purpose typically apply for the Type D — Investor / Self-Employed (Type D 90 days -> 1 to 3-year Permis de Sedere aligned to investment scale.). Processing runs 30–60 working days for Type D; ONRC registration 5–10 business days. Register Romanian SRL at ONRC -> apply for Type D Investor at evisa.mae.ro with CUI/CIF tax IDs + business plan attached -> Permis de Sedere at IGI within 30 days of arrival. Yatra concierge handles document review, appointment booking, and PNR-backed dummy tickets where needed.

## Key takeaways

- Visa class for Nepali retirement travel to Romania: Type D — Investor / Self-Employed (Type D 90 days -> 1 to 3-year Permis de Sedere aligned to investment scale.).
- Processing time: 30–60 working days for Type D; ONRC registration 5–10 business days.. Apply with at least a 1-2 week buffer beyond this window.
- Fee: EUR 120 (Type D) + ONRC business-registration fees (RON 100–200)..
- Embassy contact: Embassy of Romania — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka) — A-7, Aurangzeb Road, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110011, India.
- Yatra concierge: document review + appointment booking + PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.

**For a Romania retirement visa from Nepal, the application file must include a passport with the required validity, photographs to embassy spec, the completed application form, financial proof (3-6 months of bank statements), confirmed flight + hotel bookings, and a retirement-purpose letter. The visa class is <strong>Type D — Investor / Self-Employed</strong> (valid up to <strong>Type D 90 days -&gt; 1 to 3-year Permis de Sedere aligned to investment scale.</strong>). Processing typically takes <strong>30–60 working days for Type D; ONRC registration 5–10 business days.</strong>. Embassy reviewers reject roughly 30% of files for documentation gaps that a pre-submission review would have caught.**

## Article

### Document checklist and eligibility for the Romania retirement visa
Embassy reviewers in Kathmandu check five things in order on every Nepali file:

- Passport with the required validity remaining beyond return and at least 2 blank pages.
- Identity proof — Nepali citizenship card or NID copy with the application form.
- Financial proof — 3-6 months of bank statements (original, signed and stamped on every page), tax returns where applicable, salary slips.
- Travel intent — flight bookings (Yatra dummy ticket NPR 999 if you don't want to commit yet) and hotel reservations covering the full stay.
- Retirement purpose proof — purpose-specific cover letter signed and dated.
The application is rejected if any one line is missing or unsigned — there is no partial credit.

### Quick facts

Visa typeType D — Investor / Self-EmployedStay durationType D 90 days -&gt; 1 to 3-year Permis de Sedere aligned to investment scale.ValidityPer investment / business operation.EntriesMultiple.Embassy feeEUR 120 (Type D) + ONRC business-registration fees (RON 100–200).Processing time30–60 working days for Type D; ONRC registration 5–10 business days.Embassy / centreeVisa 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.HoursMon–Fri 09:00–17:00; consular section by appointment only via eVisa portal — walk-ins not accepted for Nepal applicants.Online portalhttps://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 verified2026-05-04

### 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 retirement 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.

DocumentRequiredNotesPassport, photoYesRomanian business registration (ONRC certificate of registration with CUI/CIF)YesArticles of incorporation (Act Constitutiv)YesBank deposit / capital infusion proof (EUR 100,000+ for &quot;investor visa&quot; track)YesDetailed business plan (Romanian or English)YesRomanian commercial lease / property deed for the businessYesCV + relevant industry experienceYesTax clearance from Nepal (Inland Revenue Department certificate, apostilled)YesPolice clearance + health certificateYesANY ONE income bundle (personal-funds proof)Yes1. Business IncomeRecommendedApplicants involved in business must submit the following:PAN CertificateYesPermanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).Business Registration CertificateYesSubmit 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)RecommendedSector-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 ReportYesSigned by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.Tax Clearance CertificateYesIssued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### How to apply for the Romania retirement visa from Nepal

Register Romanian SRL at ONRC -&gt; apply for Type D Investor at evisa.mae.ro with CUI/CIF tax IDs + business plan attached -&gt; Permis de Sedere at IGI within 30 days of arrival.

- Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose.

- 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).

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.).

- Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them).

- 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 retirement visa applications

- Document checklist tailored to the retirement 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 retirement 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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
Emailnewdelhi@mae.ro, consulat.newdelhi@mae.ro
HoursMon–Fri 09:00–17:00; consular section by appointment only via eVisa portal — walk-ins not accepted for Nepal applicants.
Websitehttps://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 &amp; travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles.

- Türkiye retirement visa — sibling country guide for comparison.

- Croatia retirement 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.

## FAQ

### Do Nepali citizens need a visa for retirement travel to Romania?

Yes. Nepali passport holders travelling to Romania on a retirement purpose apply for the <strong>Type D — Investor / Self-Employed</strong>, valid for Type D 90 days -> 1 to 3-year Permis de Sedere aligned to investment scale.. Submit through eVisa Romania (online) + Embassy New Delhi (interview if required) in Kathmandu.

### How long does the Romania Type D — Investor / Self-Employed take to process for Nepali applicants?

Processing typically runs <strong>30–60 working days for Type D; ONRC registration 5–10 business days.</strong> after biometric submission. Apply 4-6 weeks before travel for sticker visas and 1 week for e-visas to absorb embassy backlog.

### What is the fee for the Romania Type D — Investor / Self-Employed?

Embassy/government fee: <strong>EUR 120 (Type D) + ONRC business-registration fees (RON 100–200).</strong>. Application centres add a service charge on top, paid in NPR at the centre. Fees are non-refundable on rejection.

### What documents are required for a Romania retirement visa from Nepal?

Core documents: Passport, photo, Romanian business registration (ONRC certificate of registration with CUI/CIF), Articles of incorporation (Act Constitutiv), Bank deposit / capital infusion proof (EUR 100,000+ for "investor visa" track), Detailed business plan (Romanian or English). Specifics vary by visa subtype — see the full checklist on this page.

### Can Yatra help with my Romania retirement visa application?

Yes. Yatra's visa concierge handles the document checklist, appointment booking at the Romania embassy or visa centre in Kathmandu, pre-submission review (catches the documentation-gap rejections), and PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 where embassies require proof of onward travel before flight purchase. Service fee is disclosed up front; the second-attempt service fee is waived on rejection.

### Where is the Romania embassy or visa application centre in Nepal?

Application centre: <strong>eVisa Romania (online) + Embassy New Delhi (interview if required)</strong> at 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.. Embassy: Embassy of Romania — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka), A-7, Aurangzeb Road, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110011, India. Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; consular section by appointment only via eVisa portal — walk-ins not accepted for Nepal applicants..

### Is the Romania retirement visa easy to get for Nepali applicants?

Approval rates depend on the visa class and your documentation. Type D — Investor / Self-Employed for Nepali applicants is approved consistently when the file shows clean financials, ties to Nepal, and a purpose-specific cover letter. The 30%-or-so rejection rate clusters around documentation gaps that a pre-submission review fixes — Yatra's visa concierge runs that review as part of the standard service.

### When is the best time to apply for a Romania retirement visa from Nepal?

Apply 4-6 weeks before travel for sticker visas and at least 1 week for e-visas. Avoid the embassy peak windows: May-August for Schengen-class missions, December for Saudi/UAE, and the destination's own school-holiday peaks. Yatra concierge tracks Kathmandu appointment availability across eVisa Romania (online) + Embassy New Delhi (interview if required) daily.

### What bank balance is required for the Romania retirement visa for Nepali citizens?

Embassy reviewers look for a visible balance of at least <strong>trip cost × 1.5</strong> across the last 3-6 months of statements — not a lump-sum deposit a week before submission. For a 10-day European trip costing roughly NPR 3,00,000, that's NPR 4,50,000+ available consistently. Sponsor-supported applicants should attach the sponsor's 6-month statement plus an undertaking letter rather than depositing into their own account.

### What happens after the Romania retirement visa is approved?

Carry a printed visa or e-visa PDF, confirmed return ticket, hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights, travel insurance certificate, and USD 100/day cash equivalent in destination currency. Romania immigration commonly secondary-screens Nepali passport holders at arrival; producing the right paperwork shortens inspection from 30 minutes to 3. Save Yatra's 24/7 concierge number (+977 970-9066517) for entry-port issues.

## Sources

1. [Yatra — Romania visa for Nepali citizens](https://yatraforfun.com/visa/romania)
2. [Embassy of Romania — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka) — official site](https://newdelhi.mae.ro)
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4. [Embassy reference: evisa.mae.ro — Romanian official eVisa portal (primary lodgement channel for both Type C Schengen and Type D National visas — Nepali applicants lodge online here)](https://evisa.mae.ro — Romanian official eVisa portal (primary lodgement channel for both Type C Schengen and Type D National visas — Nepali applicants lodge online here))
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