Romania Consular Region Map. Which Province Must Apply to Which Consulate?

One of the most critical points in the Romanian student visa process is choosing the correct consulate.The appointment location is determined not by the city where the student studies. but strictly by the official residence address.This rule never changes and is evaluated only through the residence certificate.

This guide explains Romania’s consular jurisdictions. which province belongs to which center. and how to choose the correct appointment location.

1️⃣ Romania Accepts Long-Term Visa Applications Through Three Centers in Turkey

Long-term Romanian visa applications are processed in three main offices:

✔ Istanbul Consulate GeneralCovers most of the Marmara and Black Sea region.

✔ Ankara EmbassyHas the widest jurisdiction in Turkey.

✔ Izmir ConsulateAccepts applications from selected Aegean provinces.

Each applicant must apply only through the center responsible for their residence province.

2️⃣ The Residence Rule Is Absolute. The Student’s University Address Does NOT Count

The only determining factor is the province where your official residence is registered.The city where you study or temporarily live has no influence on your appointment location.

Examples.A student studying in Antalya but with residence in Samsun applies through Istanbul.A student studying in Ankara but officially residing in Izmir applies through Izmir.A student studying in Bursa but registered in Ankara applies through Ankara.

This rule is never flexible.

3️⃣ Updated Province Distribution. Which City Belongs to Which Center?

The lists below follow the official consular jurisdiction of Romania.

🟦 Provinces Under the Istanbul Consulate General

Marmara Region

IstanbulKocaeliSakaryaYalovaBursaBalıkesirÇanakkaleTekirdağEdirneKırklareli

Black Sea Region

ZonguldakBartınKarabükDüzceSamsunSinopOrduGiresunTrabzonRizeArtvin

📌 Anyone residing in these provinces must make their appointment through Istanbul.

🟥 Provinces Under the Ankara Embassy

Central Anatolia

AnkaraKonyaEskişehirKayseriSivasYozgatKırıkkaleKırşehirAksarayNiğdeNevşehirÇankırı

Eastern & Southeastern Anatolia

ErzurumElazığMalatyaGaziantepDiyarbakırŞanlıurfaMardinBatmanBitlisSiirtŞırnakHakkariVanAğrıKarsIğdırArdahanMuşTunceli

Mediterranean (selected provinces)

AdanaMersinHatayOsmaniye

📌 This center covers the highest number of applicants nationwide.

🟩 Provinces Under the Izmir Consulate

Aegean Region

IzmirManisaAydınMuğlaDenizliKütahyaUşak

📌 All residents of these provinces submit their applications through Izmir.

4️⃣ Can You Change Your Appointment Center by Changing Your Residence?

Yes. but only under certain conditions.

The residence change must:

✔ Be registered at the Population Directorate✔ Appear updated on e-Devlet✔ Match the address written on your visa application form

Otherwise. the consulate will not accept your application.

5️⃣ How Should the Address Be Written on Forms?

If the address is inconsistent. the application may be invalid.

Correct format:

• Neighborhood• Street or Avenue• Building number• Apartment number• District• City

No abbreviations should be used.

6️⃣ Which Center Is Faster?

General processing tendencies:

✔ IstanbulMore staff. high volume but steady workflow.

✔ AnkaraDocuments examined in detail. sometimes slightly slower.

✔ IzmirLower application numbers. generally smooth process.

There is no guaranteed duration. each file is individually reviewed.

🎯 Summary

Choosing the correct consulate is one of the most critical steps in the Romanian student visa process.Your appointment must be booked through the center responsible for your official residence.Your address must be consistent across all documents.

This guide clearly shows the consular distribution for each province and helps ensure a correct application.sürecini doğru şekilde planlamanı sağlar.