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Authentication of education documents to be used abroad
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Procedure
Online
Cetateni
National
Cross-border
The authentication procedure involves verifying and certifying the authenticity and the legality of an education document and its contents. This procedure is only applicable in relation to those states which require, on the basis of reciprocity, either the Hague Apostille or superlegalization. We recommend that you contact the competent authorities of the destination country involved in the recognition of education. These institutions contact details may be found on the ENIC-NARIC websites maintained by the network of National Centres for the Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas. The higher education documents subject to authentication are as follows: 1. Study documents issued by the accredited higher education institutions in Romania, 2. The annexes to study documents and / or the university school documents issued by the higher education institutions accredited or authorized to work provisionally in Romania, respectively: a) the diploma supplement; b) the transcript; c) the school situation; d) the analytical program; e) the certificate regarding schooling / graduation; f) the certificate attesting the enrolment; g) the certificate regarding the completion of the studies; h) the certificate of authenticity. Through the PCUe, the visa application can only be requested by the holder. For visa applications received through PCUe, the visa consists of the qualified electronic signature applied on the copy of the study certificate, the annex to the study certificate or the university school document, in PDF format. The study documents for which the visa application is requested will be scanned and saved in PDF format, one file for each document. Please scan original documents, not certified copies or translations. You must also attach files for each document type in order to submit the request. To this end, for documents that are not relevant to your request, we recommend that you attach a blank file so that you can submit the request. If you do not find the type of document you want to authenticate in the list, please use the "Upload other documents" function. Holders wishing to apply for a visa directly on the original documents will follow the procedure involving the submission of documents in letter format, as described on the website at https://cnred.edu.ro/en/authentication-of-education-documents-to-be-used-abroad The refusal to apply for a visa can be challenged at the C.N.R.E.D. once in writing, within 15 working days of communication. The abovementioned decision may be challenged in accordance with the common law in force. Cristian Alexandru MIHAILESCU, Counselor E-mail: cristian.mihailescu@edu.gov.ro Phone: 021 405 56 45, Fax: 021 313 10 13 Irina IORDACHE, Expert E-mail: irina.iordache@edu.gov.ro Phone: 021 405 56 59, Fax: 021 317 85 17
Entitled persons
Regulated professions
The procedure is not limited to diplomas granting access to regulated professions in Romania.*
Required documents
Denumire
Descriere
Obligatoriu
Semnătură digitală
Tip document
Descarcă
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Application form
Descarcă
Formular tipizat
Application form
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
University, bachelor's, engineer's, master's, or doctor's degree (as applicable)
Descarcă
Scanned document
For the authentication of graduation diplomas, bachelor’s degree diplomas, engineer's degree , master’s degree diplomas or post-university studies diplomas, the folder must include a simple photocopy of the transcript of records / Diploma Supplement. For the authentication of the certificate of qualifications for teaching staff, level I, the application must include a simple photocopy of the front and back of the bachelors degree diploma, if it was previously authenticated. If not, it must include a copy of the front and back of the bachelor’s degree diploma and a copy of the front and back of the transcript of records / Diploma Supplement. For the authentication of the certificate of qualifications for teaching staff, level II, the application must include a simple photocopy of the front and back of the master’s degree diploma, if already authenticated. If not, it must include a copy of the front and back of the master’s degree diploma and a copy of the front and back of the transcript of records / Diploma Supplement. For the authentication of the certificate attesting the enrolment, the scholar achievements or the completion of studies for foreign citizens, the certificate shall include the number of the document issued by the Ministry of Education and Research which allowed them access to enrolment (Letter of acceptance, Order of the Minister or Recognition Certificate, as applicable); should that not be possible, the applicant must bring a photocopy of the document issued by the Ministry of Education and Research which allowed them access to enrolment. For the authentication of the master’s degree diploma, the post-university studies diploma or the certificate of completion of studies at master’s degree level, the application must include a simple front-and-back photocopy of the bachelor’s degree diploma which allowed the applicant to enrol for those studies, if it was previously authenticated. If not, it must include a front-and-back photocopy of the bachelor’s degree diploma and a copy of the front and back of the transcript of records / Diploma Supplement.
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
diploma Supplement or transcript of records or Scholar achievements record (if applicable)
Descarcă
Scanned document
diploma Supplement or transcript of records or Scholar achievements record (if applicable) For the authentication of the transcript of records/Diploma Supplement, the application must include a simple front-and-back photocopy of the diploma, if it was previously authenticated. If not, it must be included for authentication.
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Identity card and, if applicable, documents certifying the change of name
Descarcă
Scanned document
Personal identification documents - copies: the diploma holder’s identification document marriage or divorce certificate, if they involved a change of name
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Proof of tax payment*
Descarcă
Scanned document
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
University school document
Descarcă
Scanned document
The higher education documents subject to authentication are as follows: 1) the school situation; 2) the analytical program; 3) the certificate regarding schooling / graduation; 4) the certificate attesting the enrolment; 5) the certificate regarding the completion of the studies; 6) the certificate of authenticity.
Document obligatoriu
Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Fees
Title
Payment method
Value
Currency
Taxă variabilă
OP
Taxă variabilă
GHISEUL
Deadlines
Resolution time:
14
Calendar days
Case filling duration:
30
Calendar days
Notification deadline:
2
Calendar days
Appeal routes
The refusal of visa issuance can be appealed to C.N.R.E.D. only once, in writing, within 15 working days from notification.
The above-mentioned decision can be contested according to the common law in force.
*Additional information
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Last updated:
13 March 2026
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Ministry of Education and Research National Centre for Diploma Recognition and Equivalence National Centre for Diploma Recognition and Equivalence*
*Content marked with an asterisk (*) has been automatically translated and may not fully reflect the original meaning. For objective interpretation, please consult the Romanian version.
Ministry of Education and Research National Centre for Diploma Recognition and Equivalence National Centre for Diploma Recognition and Equivalence*
Str. Spiru Haret, nr. 12, camera 2, Sector 1, RO
Telefon:
0214056322
Fax:
0213131013
Email:
cnred@edu.gov.ro
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Secretariat Centrul Național de Recunoaștere și Echivalare a Diplomelor
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