Can I enter Romania with an unused short visit Cypriot Visa?
I wish to travel to Romania, but the embassy says I need an invitation letter from a tour agency or a Romanian friend. However, I don't know any Romanian residents and do not wish to go on a tour. I am more of a loner backpacker. One alternative I read about, was to get a Cypriot visa that allows me to enter Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania.
What type of Cypriot Visa should I apply to? Do I have to use it in Cyprus first? If not, within the Cypriot visa requirements is a proof of accommodation. Would they dismiss that if I showed them booked tickets and proof of accommodation in Romania?
If this works, and entry to Cyprus is required, I am planning to book tickets with a few hours of layover in Larnaca airport.
Best Answer
Per TIMATIC, the database used by airlines:
Visa required, except for Passengers with a C visa issued by Bulgaria, Croatia or Cyprus valid for the period of intended stay. They are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days [within a 180-day period]
So yes, you can enter Romania with a Cypriot visa
However, the Cypriot embassy will most likely require proof of a proper visit (so a short connection will not do), and even if they don't, if you apply for a new Cypriot visa and your passport doesn't have passport stamps indicating a proper visit to Cyprus, but does have stamps indicating a proper visit to Romania, they'll conclude visa fraud on your part.
So I don't recommend this; rather, bite the sour apple and get the Romanian visa through the legal channels. Try talking to the embassy and explaining your situation.
Pictures about "Can I enter Romania with an unused short visit Cypriot Visa?"
Can I enter Romania with Cyprus visa?
Yes you can enter without visa to Bulgaria,Romania and Croatia with multi valid cypriot visa.Can I enter Romania with a Schengen visa?
Yes, the Romanian government allows the holder of a valid Schengen visa to enter Romania, provided that the Schengen visa is still valid and has at least two more entries. You can only stay in Romania with a Schengen visa for the time that the visa is issued for or the time you have left.Who can enter Romania without a visa?
You can travel to Romania for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit for family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training.Can I enter Romania with Croatia visa?
Reciprocally, Croatian visa or residence permit holders can also enter Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania without a separate visa for either of those countries.People from this non-EU country can enter Romania without a visa
More answers regarding can I enter Romania with an unused short visit Cypriot Visa?
Answer 2
This site appears to state that you can use a short stay visa issued by Bulgaria, Cyprus or Croatia to enter Romania https://www.mae.ro/en/node/2040
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: George Pak, Karolina Grabowska, Anete Lusina, Anete Lusina