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Short Description:<\/strong> Complete guide to Romania\u2019s Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for business: eligibility, documents, fees, work limits, entry rules, refusals, and official sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last Verified On:<\/strong> April 6, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Romania now issues a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)<\/strong> for eligible foreign nationals who need a visa for short visits. The business<\/strong> purpose is used for people traveling to Romania for legitimate short-term commercial or professional reasons that do not<\/strong> amount to taking up local employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa exists to allow temporary business mobility while preserving immigration control, border security, and compliance with Schengen short-stay rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In practical terms, it is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n How it fits into Romania\u2019s immigration system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For business travelers, the key point is simple: this visa is for short business visits<\/strong>, not for living or working in Romania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Romanian authorities commonly refer to short-stay visas as Type C<\/strong> visas. Business is a recognized short-stay purpose. Depending on the mission, you may also see references to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a consulate uses slightly different wording, the controlling issue is still the short-stay business purpose under Type C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa is ideal for people coming to Romania for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suitable if you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n But it is not<\/strong> the correct visa to run ongoing in-country operations as a resident or employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good for employees who need to visit Romania for short-term business purposes on behalf of a foreign employer, as long as they are not entering the Romanian labor market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your main purpose is sightseeing, use the tourism<\/strong> purpose under short-stay rules, not business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is not<\/strong> a job-seeking visa. If your true purpose is to find work and stay, you should explore the proper long-stay work route<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you will actually work in Romania for a Romanian employer, perform local productive labor, or stay long term, you likely need a Type D long-stay visa<\/strong> and, where applicable, a work authorization process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not suitable for degree study or long-term courses. Students usually need a long-stay study visa<\/strong> if the course is longer than the short-stay limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not suitable for family reunion or relocation. They generally need a family reunion \/ long-stay family visa<\/strong> if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a gray area and high-risk category. If you plan to stay in Romania while performing ongoing remote work, especially for an extended stay, do not<\/strong> assume business-visitor status covers that. Romania has had a separate framework for digital nomads under long-stay rules; applicants should verify the current official route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These categories often require purpose-specific treatment and sometimes a different visa category, depending on the nature, payment, and length of activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business is the wrong category if the true purpose is treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the transit route if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official passport holders or mission travelers may fall under special rules or exemptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officially and practically, this visa is used for short business-related visits<\/strong> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa is generally not<\/strong> for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not true. Business-visitor activity is narrower than many applicants assume. If you are producing work in Romania<\/strong>, installing, servicing, delivering, performing, or generating local income, the activity may exceed business-visitor permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is not clearly and publicly stated in a broad way for this visa<\/strong>. Border and consular authorities may focus on whether your stated purpose matches the business-visitor category. If your real plan is to stay in Romania while working online, verify the correct route from official authorities before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not as a standard in-country conversion strategy. Romania\u2019s residence system typically expects the proper long-stay route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eligibility depends heavily on nationality<\/strong>, residence<\/strong>, and purpose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You generally need to apply if your nationality is subject to a visa requirement for short stay in Romania\/Schengen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are visa-exempt<\/strong>, you may not need a visa for short business travel, but you still must satisfy border-entry conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You need a valid passport or recognized travel document. Under Schengen rules, passports generally must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always verify on the exact mission page handling your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must show a genuine short-term business reason, supported by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must show sufficient funds for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The exact evidentiary expectations can vary by mission and nationality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You usually need proof of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Authorities commonly expect evidence that you will leave after the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants generally need travel medical insurance<\/strong> meeting Schengen minimum coverage requirements and territorial validity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can be refused if considered a risk due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most applicants must provide fingerprints and a photo, unless exempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You normally apply in your country of nationality or lawful residence, unless a mission accepts applications from third-country residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For many business applications, an invitation or host documentation is central. Some Romanian missions may ask for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rules can be embassy-specific<\/strong>, so verify locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa requires temporary stay intent<\/strong>. You do not need to prove \u201cdual intent.\u201d In fact, signs that you intend to remain in Romania long term can create refusal risk if you are applying for a short-stay visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not applicable for this visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Document practice can vary by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: applicant says \u201cbusiness meetings\u201d but submits no company invitation, no meeting agenda, and no employer explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements may be too low, too recent, or inconsistent with the trip cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is often assessed through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weak invitations often:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Missing one \u201csmall\u201d document can still lead to refusal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Past Schengen or other immigration violations can significantly harm credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If asked basic questions and your answers differ from your documents, that is a red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no dependent status attached, but family members can separately apply for short-stay visas if they independently qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> A business visa is one of the most commonly misused short-stay categories. If your real plan involves active work, relocation, or longer residence, use the correct long-stay route.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The visa validity period is the window during which you can use the visa to seek entry. It is printed on the visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The visa states the number of days you may stay. For short-stay Schengen visas, the general framework is up to 90 days in any 180-day period<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A visa may be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You only have the entries specifically printed on the visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two different things matter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are not the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is generally no informal grace period<\/strong> after the authorized stay expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Short-stay visas are generally not \u201crenewed\u201d in the ordinary sense inside the country. Exceptional extension may exist in limited legal circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Document requirements can vary by mission. Always use the exact checklist for the Romanian embassy\/consulate or external provider serving your residence area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not required<\/strong> for a standard business visa unless relevant to explain your professional role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only relevant if applying together with family or if a host relative is involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible host documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on mission, you may need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a minor applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These vary by mission. Some documents may need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not<\/strong> assume all documents need apostille. Follow the mission\u2019s instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the exact photo standard listed by the visa authority or application center. Common problems include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants must show they can cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The exact amount and acceptable proof can vary by current Schengen\/Romanian implementation and mission guidance. Some missions publish specific daily minimums; others rely on case-by-case review plus standard visa conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because this can change and may differ by post, check the latest official checklist and fee\/document page for your application location<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro Tip:<\/strong> If you have a recent large deposit, add a short written explanation with evidence, such as sale agreement, bonus letter, dividend record, or family support declaration if legally acceptable.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Fees can change. Always verify on the official page of the Romanian mission or authorized visa collection partner for your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisa Snapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nItem<\/th>\n Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Country<\/td>\n Romania<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa name<\/td>\n Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) – Business<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa short name<\/td>\n C-Business<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Category<\/td>\n Short-stay visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Main purpose<\/td>\n Business visits such as meetings, negotiations, contracts, trade fairs, and similar non-employment activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Typical applicant<\/td>\n Foreign nationals who need a visa to enter Romania for short business travel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Validity<\/td>\n Usually as granted on the visa sticker; may be single, double, or multiple entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stay duration<\/td>\n Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area, subject to visa conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Entries allowed<\/td>\n Single, double, or multiple entry, depending on approval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Extension possible?<\/td>\n Limited. Only in exceptional cases under Romanian law and competent authority approval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Work allowed?<\/td>\n No for regular employment. Limited to genuine business-visitor activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Study allowed?<\/td>\n Limited only if incidental and short; not for enrollment in long-term study programs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Family allowed?<\/td>\n No dependent status within this visa class, but family members may apply separately if eligible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n PR path?<\/td>\n No direct path. It does not itself lead to permanent residence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Citizenship path?<\/td>\n No direct path; only indirect if a person later moves to a qualifying long-term residence category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
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Official naming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. Who should apply for this visa?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Best suited for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Business visitors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Founders, entrepreneurs, and investors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Professionals and corporate staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Usually not suitable for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tourists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Job seekers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Employees coming to work in Romania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Spouses, partners, and children moving to Romania<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Digital nomads and remote workers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Performers, athletes, journalists, religious workers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical travelers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Transit passengers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Diplomatic and official travelers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. What is this visa used for?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Permitted uses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prohibited or risky uses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Common misunderstandings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m only attending meetings, so any activity is fine.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRemote work for a foreign employer is always allowed.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI can convert it into a work permit later.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Official visa classification and naming<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nLabel<\/th>\n Meaning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Type C<\/td>\n Short-stay visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Schengen short-stay visa<\/td>\n Visa allowing short stay under Schengen rules, subject to conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business visa<\/td>\n Informal\/common label for Type C issued for business purpose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Type D<\/td>\n Long-stay visa, different category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Categories people confuse with C-Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Eligibility criteria<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Core eligibility rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1) Nationality and visa requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2) Valid travel document<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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3) Clear business purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4) Means of support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5) Accommodation and itinerary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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6) Return or onward travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7) Medical insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8) No alert \/ security issue \/ immigration risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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9) Biometrics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
10) Residence in application location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Usually not required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Invitation and sponsorship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Intent requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Quotas or caps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Embassy-specific variation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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6. Who is NOT eligible \/ common refusal triggers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Common ineligibility factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Frequent refusal triggers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Purpose mismatch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Insufficient funds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Weak ties to country of residence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Poor or suspicious itinerary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Bad invitation letters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Incomplete application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Insurance defects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Prior overstays or visa violations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Interview inconsistency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. Benefits of this visa<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Family benefit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Limitations and restrictions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Major restrictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Other restrictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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9. Duration, validity, entries, and stay rules<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Validity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stay duration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Entries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The clock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Grace period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Overstay consequences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Renewal timing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
10. Complete document checklist<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
A. Core documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Visa application form<\/td>\n Official short-stay visa form<\/td>\n Starts the application<\/td>\n Incomplete answers, inconsistent travel dates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Appointment confirmation<\/td>\n Booking proof<\/td>\n Needed for submission in many places<\/td>\n Wrong date\/location<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cover letter<\/td>\n Applicant explanation<\/td>\n Clarifies purpose and itinerary<\/td>\n Too vague, inconsistent with invitation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n B. Identity\/travel documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Passport<\/td>\n Main travel document<\/td>\n Identity and visa placement<\/td>\n Expiring soon, damaged passport, no blank pages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Previous passports<\/td>\n Older travel history<\/td>\n Can support credibility<\/td>\n Not bringing if requested<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Residence permit in current country<\/td>\n Proof of lawful residence outside nationality country<\/td>\n Needed if applying from third country<\/td>\n Permit expiring too soon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Passport photos<\/td>\n Visa photos<\/td>\n Identification<\/td>\n Wrong size\/background<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n C. Financial documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Bank statements<\/td>\n Usually recent personal or company statements<\/td>\n Show funds<\/td>\n Sudden unexplained deposits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Payslips<\/td>\n Salary proof<\/td>\n Supports financial stability<\/td>\n Too old or inconsistent with employer letter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tax returns\/business accounts<\/td>\n Self-employed\/company proof<\/td>\n Supports legitimacy<\/td>\n Untranslated or incomplete<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n D. Employment\/business documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Employer letter<\/td>\n Letter from foreign employer<\/td>\n Confirms business trip and return to work<\/td>\n No dates, no salary, no leave approval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business registration<\/td>\n Company incorporation docs<\/td>\n Confirms employer\/host legitimacy<\/td>\n Old or unverifiable extracts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Invitation letter<\/td>\n Host\u2019s invitation in Romania<\/td>\n Proves business purpose<\/td>\n Generic wording, missing signature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Conference\/trade fair registration<\/td>\n Event proof<\/td>\n Shows reason for travel<\/td>\n No payment proof when relevant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n E. Education documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
F. Relationship\/family documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
G. Accommodation\/travel documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Hotel booking<\/td>\n Lodging proof<\/td>\n Confirms stay arrangements<\/td>\n Fake\/cancelled booking risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Host accommodation proof<\/td>\n If staying with host<\/td>\n Verifies lodging<\/td>\n Missing host ID or address proof<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Flight reservation<\/td>\n Travel booking or itinerary<\/td>\n Shows intended travel dates<\/td>\n Non-matching dates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Internal itinerary<\/td>\n Meeting schedule<\/td>\n Helps verify business purpose<\/td>\n Unrealistic pacing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n H. Sponsor\/invitation documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Travel medical insurance<\/td>\n Policy covering medical emergencies<\/td>\n Required under Schengen rules<\/td>\n Coverage too low, wrong dates, wrong territory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n J. Country-specific extras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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K. Minor\/dependent-specific documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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L. Translation \/ apostille \/ notarization needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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M. Photo specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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11. Financial requirements<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Official rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Exact minimum amount<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Stronger proof of funds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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12. Fees and total cost<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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