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How to Get a Romanian Passport: Official Application Guide

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A Romanian passport (Pașaport românesc) is the official travel document issued to citizens of Romania by the Romanian Directorate for Persons’ Records and Databases (DRPCIV) under the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Ministerul Afacerilor Interne). It allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 175 countries, making it one of the most powerful passports globally.

Below is a complete guide to obtaining or renewing your Romanian passport.

🧾 1. Eligibility and Validity

You must be a Romanian citizen to apply for a Romanian passport.

Types and validity:

Electronic Passport (Pașaport electronic simplu):

Valid for 10 years (for adults over 18)

Valid for 5 years (ages 12–18)

Valid for 3 years (under 12 years)

Temporary Passport (Pașaport simplu temporar):

Valid for 12 months (issued for urgent travel or special cases)

2. Required Documents

Prepare the following before applying:

For adults:

Romanian national ID card (Carte de identitate) or domicile card

Old passport (if renewing)

Receipt for passport fee

Proof of payment for DRPCIV services

For minors:

Birth certificate (original and copy)

Parents’ ID cards

Parental consent form (notarized if one parent cannot be present)

Old passport (if renewing)

If applying from abroad, additional proof of Romanian citizenship may be required.

3. How to Apply

In Romania:

Schedule an appointment via the DRPCIV online platform:
https://www.epasapoarte.ro

Visit the local passport office in your county or city.

Submit your documents and have your photo, fingerprints, and signature captured.

Pay the government fee online or at an authorized payment point.

Outside Romania:

Apply at a Romanian embassy or consulate.

You’ll submit the same documents, and biometric data will be collected on-site.

Processing times may be longer due to coordination with Romanian authorities.

4. Fees and Processing Times

As of 2025:

Electronic Passport: 258 RON (~€52)

Temporary Passport: 96 RON (~€19)

Processing times:

Electronic passport: 2–3 weeks (standard)

Temporary passport: 3–5 working days

Abroad: 4–6 weeks depending on consular workload

5. Collecting Your Passport

In Romania, you can collect it personally from the passport office where you applied or have it mailed to your address (if available in your area).

Abroad, collection is in person only at the Romanian embassy or consulate.

Bring your ID and the application receipt when collecting your passport.

Key Tips

Check that your name and birth details exactly match your Romanian ID and birth certificate.

Temporary passports cannot be used for visa-free Schengen travel.

Renew your passport at least six months before expiry to avoid travel interruptions.

Report lost or stolen passports immediately to the police and DRPCIV or the nearest Romanian embassy.

The Romanian biometric passport is equipped with advanced electronic security features and internationally recognized under EU and ICAO standards. Always apply through official government offices or diplomatic missions to ensure authenticity.

For official details and online scheduling:
https://www.epasapoarte.ro

https://www.mai.gov.ro