What is a Long-Stay Visa and When Do You Need One?
A long-stay visa — officially called a Type D visa — is required for Nepali citizens who plan to stay in Romania or another European country for more than 90 days. Unlike the Schengen short-stay visa, a Type D visa is tied to a specific approved purpose — work, study, family reunification or other recognized reasons. The Romanian work visa and the student visa are both forms of the Type D long-stay visa. This page covers long-stay situations that fall outside those two standard categories. AMC Nepal helps you understand exactly which documents apply to your specific situation and how to present your case clearly to the embassy.
When Do You Need a Long-Stay Visa?
- Joining a family member legally residing in Romania
- Participating in a volunteer program or internship in Romania
- Academic research or exchange program at a Romanian institution
- Professional transfer to a Romanian branch of your company
- Extended stay beyond 90 days for any other approved purpose
Frequently Asked Questions — Romanian Work Visa
Ans: A Schengen visa allows short-term travel up to 90 days across 29 European countries. A long-stay Type D visa is for stays exceeding 90 days and is tied to a specific purpose — work, study, family reunification or other approved reasons. If you are going to Romania for more than 3 months for any reason, you need a Type D long-stay visa, not a Schengen visa.
Ans: Requirements depend on your specific purpose of stay, but in general you will need: a valid passport (minimum 12 months validity), proof of the purpose of your stay (employer letter, acceptance letter, family relationship document, program confirmation etc.), proof of accommodation in Romania, proof of financial means, health insurance covering the full period, criminal background check (apostilled and translated), medical certificate and the completed visa application form with fee. AMC Nepal reviews your specific case and gives you a precise checklist.
Ans: The Romanian work visa IS a Type D long-stay visa — specifically for employment purposes. If you are going to Romania to work through EJS Europe, you need the work visa. The long-stay visa covered on this page refers to other situations — volunteering, family reunification, research, internships — where the standard work or student visa does not apply.
Ans: Yes. Long-stay situations outside the standard work or student categories are often more complex because the requirements are less clearly defined and the embassy has more discretion. AMC Nepal helps you identify the correct visa type, understand what the embassy expects, prepare your documents correctly and present your case in the most complete and consistent way possible.
HOW AMC NEPAL HELPS
Consultation
We assess your eligibility and explain the full process
Document prep
We prepare, verify and organise your full document package
Translation
All documents translated and notarised correctly
Departure ready
Language training and pre-departure orientation
Not sure which visa applies to you?
That is exactly what our free initial consultation is for. Tell us your goals and we will tell you which visa pathway makes sense — and what you need to prepare.