If your Romania Schengen visa is refused, you have a two-stage appeal — a prior administrative complaint to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then a court appeal to the administrative division of a court of appeal. Romania joined full Schengen on 1 January 2025, so the EU Visa Code rules apply. This guide covers the rejection flow, the exact reasons, how to appeal, and how to fix your file to get an approval. At FastVisa123 (fastvisa123.com) we rebuild refused Romanian applications for Indian travellers.
Your Romania options, in one box
After a Romanian refusal you can (1) reapply with a stronger, fixed file (fastest for most), or (2) file a prior complaint to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 30 days, and if needed, (3) appeal to a court of appeal (administrative division) within the legal time limit. FastVisa123 usually recommends a well-fixed reapplication.
The Romania appeal route — how it works
Step 1 — Prior complaint (MFA): lodge a written, dated and signed complaint within 30 days of receiving the standard refusal form, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (31 Alexandru Alley, Sector 1, Bucharest; relatii_cu_publicul@mae.ro).
Step 2 — Court of appeal: if the complaint is rejected (or not answered in time), you may appeal to the administrative division of the competent court of appeal — within 6 months of the reply or the expiry of the reply deadline, and no later than 1 year from the original refusal form.
Note: Romania’s National Visa Centre, within the MFA, handles visa policy and the National Visa Information System — your refusal letter explains exactly where to send the complaint.
Because the court route is slow, many travellers reapply with a stronger file instead — see below.
The refusal reasons on your Romania letter (Article 32) and how to fix each
Your Romania refusal letter ticks one or more boxes from the EU Visa Code (Article 32). Here is what each means and the fix:
| Refusal reason | What it means | How to fix it |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Travel document false/counterfeit | Your passport or a document was judged fake, altered or counterfeit. | Apply only with a genuine valid passport and authentic papers. Never use agents who edit statements or letters. |
| 2. Purpose/conditions of stay not justified | Your itinerary, bookings or reason for travel were unclear or unconvincing. | Add a day-by-day itinerary, confirmed (refundable) hotels and a clear cover letter explaining the trip. |
| 3. Insufficient means of subsistence | Your funds looked too low for the trip length or were not properly evidenced. | Show original stamped bank statements (6 months) above the country day-rate, plus salary slips and ITR. |
| 4. Stayed 90 days in current 180-day period | Records show you have used your 90/180 Schengen allowance. | Wait until your 180-day window resets; count your days carefully before reapplying. |
| 5. SIS alert for refusal of entry | Another Schengen state has flagged you in the Schengen Information System. | Find out which state entered the alert and resolve it with that country before reapplying. |
| 6. Threat to public policy/security/health | You were considered a risk to public policy, security or public health. | Address the underlying record; legal advice usually helps for this ground. |
| 7. No adequate travel medical insurance | Your insurance was missing, under EUR 30,000, or did not cover the whole trip/Schengen area. | Buy compliant insurance covering the full stay across Schengen, from an accepted insurer. |
| 8. Information on purpose/conditions not reliable | The consulate doubted the truth of statements or documents you gave. | Submit consistent, verifiable documents; make sure dates, names and amounts match everywhere. |
| 9. Intention to leave could not be ascertained | The officer was not convinced you would return before the visa expires. | Show strong ties to India: job/NOC, property, family, ITR and a return ticket. |
How to turn a Romania refusal into an approval
1. Read the exact code. Find which Article 32 box is ticked on your letter — that is the single thing you must fix.
2. Fix that reason with evidence. Most Indian refusals are funds (show more, stamped, original) or weak ties/intention to return (NOC, ITR, property, family, return ticket).
3. Strengthen the whole file. Add a clear cover letter, a day-by-day itinerary, confirmed bookings and complete insurance, so nothing else looks weak.
4. Declare the previous refusal honestly. Tick “yes” to the earlier refusal and briefly explain what you have improved — hiding it is a fresh ground for refusal.
5. Reapply (often faster than appealing). For most Romania refusals a stronger fresh application beats a months-long appeal. FastVisa123 rebuilds the file for you for a flat ₹10,000.
Romanian mission contacts in India
Applications are submitted through VFS Global and decided by the Embassy of Romania in New Delhi. The prior complaint goes to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (31 Alexandru Alley, Sector 1, Bucharest; relatii_cu_publicul@mae.ro), per your refusal letter. Use the official site (mae.ro) for current details. See our Romania tourist visa guide.
After a Romania refusal: do vs don’t
✅ Do
Read the coded reason and fix it. File the prior complaint within 30 days, dated and signed. Keep within the 6-month/1-year court limits. Show original stamped funds. Declare the previous refusal.
❌ Don’t
Don’t miss the 30-day complaint window. Don’t send an unsigned complaint. Don’t under-fund or submit unstamped statements. Don’t hide the earlier refusal.
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Romania visa refusal & appeal: 24 common questions answered
1. How do I appeal a Romania visa refusal?
FastVisa123: First lodge a prior complaint with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 30 days of the refusal. If it is rejected or unanswered, you can appeal to the administrative division of a court of appeal.
2. What is the deadline to appeal a Romanian refusal?
FastVisa123: 30 days for the prior administrative complaint. The later court appeal runs to 6 months from the reply (or its deadline), and no more than 1 year from the original refusal form.
3. Where do I send the Romanian complaint?
FastVisa123: To the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 31 Alexandru Alley, Sector 1, Bucharest, zip 011822 (relatii_cu_publicul@mae.ro), dated and signed.
4. What is Romania’s National Visa Centre?
FastVisa123: It is the MFA structure that runs Romania’s visa policy and the National Visa Information System; your refusal letter shows where to send the complaint.
5. Which court hears a Romanian visa appeal?
FastVisa123: The administrative divisions of the courts of appeal with territorial jurisdiction handle the judicial stage after the prior complaint.
6. Is Romania part of Schengen now?
FastVisa123: Yes. Romania became a full Schengen member on 1 January 2025, so the EU Visa Code refusal and appeal rules apply.
7. Does my complaint have to be signed?
FastVisa123: Yes. The request must be written, dated and signed; an unsigned or undated complaint can be rejected.
8. Why was my Romania visa refused on funds?
FastVisa123: Romanian consulates expect proof of sufficient daily funds. Low balances or unstamped statements are common causes — show original stamped statements above the day-rate.
9. Should I appeal or just reapply for Romania?
FastVisa123: For most tourists, reapply with a stronger, well-funded file — it is faster than the complaint-then-court route. Appeal when the refusal looks clearly wrong.
10. Can I reapply immediately after a Romanian refusal?
FastVisa123: Yes, there is no waiting period. Fix the exact reason first, especially funds and proof of ties to India.
11. Where do I apply or query a Romania refusal in India?
FastVisa123: Through VFS Global; decisions are made by the Romanian Embassy in New Delhi. The prior complaint goes to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bucharest.
12. Can FastVisa123 handle my Romania appeal or reapplication?
FastVisa123: Yes. FastVisa123 reads your refusal, advises complaint vs reapply, and rebuilds a stronger Romanian file — flat ₹10,000. Start at fastvisa123.com.
13. What do the refusal codes on my Romania letter mean?
FastVisa123: The numbered boxes map to Article 32 of the EU Visa Code — reasons like insufficient funds, unjustified purpose, doubts you will return, or missing insurance. The ticked box tells you exactly what to fix.
14. What is the most common reason Romania visas are refused for Indians?
FastVisa123: Funds and ties to India. Either the bank balance looked low or unverified, or the officer was not convinced you would return before the visa expired.
15. Is a Romania visa refusal a ban?
FastVisa123: No. A refusal is not a ban. You can reapply immediately with a corrected file, unless your letter specifically mentions a SIS entry-ban alert.
16. How soon can I reapply after a Romania refusal?
FastVisa123: There is no compulsory waiting period. But only reapply once you have fixed the exact reason — reapplying with the same file usually fails again.
17. Will the refusal show on my record for other Schengen countries?
FastVisa123: Yes. Refusals are stored in the Schengen VIS and visible to every consulate, so fix the reason rather than just switching country.
18. Is the Romania visa fee refunded if I am refused?
FastVisa123: No. The Schengen visa fee covers processing and is never refunded on refusal, so it is worth getting the file right the first time.
19. Should I switch to another Schengen country after a Romania refusal?
FastVisa123: Usually not. Apply to the country that is your main destination. Switching to dodge a refusal can itself be a ground for refusal.
20. Will simply reapplying improve my chances?
FastVisa123: Only if you fix the cause. A stronger file — more funds, clearer purpose, better proof of ties — is what changes the outcome, not the act of reapplying.
21. I was refused for false documents. Can I ever get a Romania visa again?
FastVisa123: It is much harder and can lead to a multi-year ban, but not always permanent. Always apply with genuine documents and consider legal advice.
22. Should I appeal or reapply for Romania?
FastVisa123: Appeal when the refusal looks clearly wrong and you can wait months. Reapply when you can simply fix and strengthen the file — faster for most travellers.
23. Does an appeal stop me from reapplying for Romania?
FastVisa123: No. You can reapply while an appeal is pending. Many applicants reapply with a fixed file rather than wait for the appeal result.
24. Can FastVisa123 help after a Romania refusal?
FastVisa123: Yes. FastVisa123 reads your refusal letter, fixes the exact reason and rebuilds a stronger Romania application for a flat ₹10,000. Start at fastvisa123.com.
Refused by any Schengen country? See the country-by-country Schengen visa appeal guide (all 29 states).
Official source: Official Romania government visa information