Romania

Requirements

• Employer registers and submits work-authorisation request on WorkinRomania.gov.ro (D/AM1 employer-submitted; D/AM2 via authorised agency)
• Employment registered in REGES-ONLINE
• Worker applies for D/AM long-stay employment visa at a Romanian mission within 60 days of authorisation
• Apply for residence permit at county IGI before visa expires (at least 30 days before expiry)

Required Documents

• Valid passport (original + copy) required
• Work authorisation issued by IGI required
• Signed employment contract registered in REGES-ONLINE required
• Criminal record certificate required
• Travel medical insurance, minimum coverage EUR 30,000 required
• Proof of means of subsistence (minimum gross guaranteed salary for 90 days) required
• Proof of accommodation/dwelling space (original + copy) required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Employer obtains work authorisation

   Employer registers and submits the work-authorisation request on WorkinRomania.gov.ro; IGI decides within 30 days (extendable by 15).

2. 2

   Apply for D/AM visa

   Worker applies for the long-stay employment visa at a Romanian diplomatic mission within 60 days of authorisation, via evisa.mae.ro.

3. 3

   Enter Romania and register employment

   Enter Romania; employment must be registered in REGES-ONLINE.

4. 4

   Apply for residence permit

   Apply for the biometric residence permit at the county IGI office before the visa expires.

Official Sources

• Official IGI — Work · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official IGI — Long-stay visa for employment purposes · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official EU Immigration Portal — Romania: Employed worker · European Commission

Requirements

• Employer/host entity obtains posting or ICT/Mobile-ICT work authorisation via WorkinRomania.gov.ro
• Worker obtains a long-stay visa for posting/ICT
• Apply for residence permit at IGI

Required Documents

• Assignment/posting letter or intra-group transfer documentation proving role (manager, specialist, trainee employee) required
• Proof of prior employment within the group required
• Proof of qualifications required
• Valid passport required
• Medical insurance required
• Proof of accommodation required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Obtain work authorisation

   Employer/host entity obtains the posting or ICT/Mobile-ICT work authorisation via WorkinRomania.gov.ro.

2. 2

   Obtain long-stay visa

   Worker obtains a long-stay visa for posting/ICT at a Romanian mission.

3. 3

   Apply for residence permit

   Apply for the residence permit at IGI.

Official Sources

• Official IGI — Work · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official IGI — Employment and posting · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)

Requirements

• Main residence maintained in a third country outside Romania
• Fixed-term individual employment contract with a Romanian employer for a seasonal activity
• Role must appear on the List of Shortage Occupations (D/AM2) or employer qualifies for an exemption
• Employer registered on WorkinRomania.gov.ro (Registered or Authorised tier)
• Employer must have been operating for at least 1 year
• Employer must not have had undeclared work or illegal employment violations in the prior 6 months
• Valid passport
• Clean criminal record
• Medical certificate confirming ability to perform duties
• Proof of accommodation in Romania
• Medical insurance covering at least 30,000 EUR

Required Documents

• Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay) required
• Individual fixed-term seasonal employment contract required
• Seasonal work authorisation issued by IGI (applied for and paid by employer) required
• Criminal record certificate from country of origin/residence required
• Medical certificate confirming fitness for work required
• Proof of accommodation in Romania during the seasonal stay required
• Medical/travel insurance (minimum 30,000 EUR coverage) required
• Proof of employer registration on WorkinRomania.gov.ro required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Employer obtains seasonal work authorisation from IGI

   The Romanian employer applies at the territorial IGI bureau for a seasonal worker authorisation, paying the equivalent of 25 EUR in RON. The employer must be registered on WorkinRomania.gov.ro. IGI processes within 30 days (extendable by 15 days).

2. 2

   Applicant applies for D/AM2 long-stay visa at Romanian embassy

   With the work authorisation, the seasonal worker applies at the Romanian embassy or consulate in their country of residence for a D/AM2 long-stay visa, paying the 300 EUR visa fee. The visa is issued for the expected contract duration plus 5 days, not exceeding 90 days.

3. 3

   Enter Romania and begin seasonal work

   The seasonal worker enters Romania and begins work under the contract. For stays up to 90 days, the visa itself covers the stay. The worker must maintain their main residence abroad and depart Romania once the visa expires.

Official Sources

• Official IGI — Employment and Posting (Seasonal Worker) · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs
• Source Romania Overhauls Visa Rules for Foreign Workers — OUG 32/2026 · ETIAS (citing Official Gazette publication of OUG 32/2026)

Requirements

• University degree (programme of at least 3 years) or evidence of equivalent professional experience
• Employment contract of at least 6 months
• Salary at least the national average gross salary threshold (verify current RON figure with IGI/INS)
• Employer requests highly-qualified work authorisation via WorkinRomania.gov.ro
• Obtain long-stay employment visa within 60 days, then apply for the Blue Card at territorial IGI

Required Documents

• University degree (programme of at least 3 years) or proof of equivalent professional experience required
• Employment contract of at least 6 months meeting the salary threshold required
• Valid passport required
• Travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000) required
• Proof of accommodation required
• Criminal record certificate required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Employer requests highly-qualified authorisation

   Employer requests highly-qualified work authorisation from IGI via WorkinRomania.gov.ro (~15 days).

2. 2

   Obtain long-stay employment visa

   Apply for the long-stay employment visa at a Romanian mission within 60 days.

3. 3

   Apply for EU Blue Card

   After entry, apply for the EU Blue Card residence permit at territorial IGI.

Official Sources

• Official IGI — Single Permit · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official EU Immigration Portal — Romania · European Commission

Requirements

• Letter of acceptance to studies from the Romanian Ministry of Education (institution applies on your behalf)
• Enrolment at an accredited institution
• Apply for the D/SD long-stay visa (valid 90 days) at a Romanian mission
• Apply for residence permit at county IGI before visa expires

Required Documents

• Letter of acceptance to studies required
• Proof of tuition payment required
• Valid passport required
• Medical insurance required
• Proof of means of subsistence required
• Proof of accommodation required
• Criminal record certificate (where required)

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Obtain acceptance letter

   Obtain a letter of acceptance to studies from the Ministry of Education and enrol at an accredited institution.

2. 2

   Apply for D/SD visa

   Apply for the D/SD long-stay visa at a Romanian mission via evisa.mae.ro; valid 90 days.

3. 3

   Apply for residence permit

   After arrival, apply for the residence permit at county IGI before the visa expires.

4. 4

   Renew annually

   Renew the permit annually for the full study duration.

Official Sources

• Official IGI — Studies · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official IGI — How can I obtain a long-stay visa for studies · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official EU Immigration Portal — Student Romania · European Commission

Requirements

• Higher education diploma from a third country
• Participation in a recognised vocational improvement, qualification, language, or cultural internship program
• Valid individual fixed-term employment/internship contract with a Romanian company
• Romanian employer must have been operating for at least 1 year
• Employer must not have had undeclared work or illegal employment violations in the prior 6 months
• Clean criminal record
• Medical certificate confirming ability to perform duties
• Valid passport
• Proof of accommodation in Romania
• Medical insurance covering at least 30,000 EUR

Required Documents

• Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay) required
• Higher education diploma (apostilled/legalised) required
• Individual fixed-term internship/employment contract with Romanian company required
• Trainee work authorisation issued by IGI (applied for by employer) required
• Criminal record certificate from country of origin/residence required
• Medical certificate confirming fitness for work required
• Proof of accommodation in Romania required
• Medical/travel insurance (minimum 30,000 EUR coverage) required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Employer obtains trainee work authorisation from IGI

   The Romanian host company applies at the territorial IGI bureau for a trainee work authorisation, paying the equivalent of 100 EUR in RON. IGI processes within 30 days (extendable by 15 days).

2. 2

   Applicant applies for D-type long-stay visa

   With the work authorisation, the trainee applies at the Romanian embassy/consulate in their country of residence for a D-type long-stay visa, paying the 300 EUR visa fee.

3. 3

   Enter Romania and apply for temporary residence permit

   After entering Romania, the trainee applies at the territorial IGI bureau for a temporary residence permit, presenting the work authorisation, visa, and supporting documents.

Official Sources

• Official IGI — Employment and Posting (Trainee Worker) · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs

Requirements

• Obtain authorisation to practise the regulated profession under national rules
• Apply for the relevant long-stay visa for independent/professional activity
• Apply for residence permit if staying more than 90 days

Required Documents

• Authorisation to practise the regulated profession required
• Proof of qualifications required
• Valid passport required
• Medical insurance required
• Proof of means of subsistence required
• Proof of accommodation required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Obtain professional authorisation

   Obtain authorisation to practise the regulated profession under national rules.

2. 2

   Apply for long-stay visa

   Apply for the relevant long-stay visa for independent/professional activity at a Romanian mission.

3. 3

   Apply for residence permit

   Apply for the residence permit at IGI if staying more than 90 days.

Official Sources

• Official IGI — Professional activities · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official EU Immigration Portal — Romania: Self-employed worker · European Commission

Requirements

• Be shareholder/associate/administrator of a Romanian company
• Obtain the technical opinion (aviz) from the Ministry of Economy/SMEs before applying for the visa
• Apply for the D/AC visa at a Romanian mission
• Meet investment/proof-of-funds tiers for permit extensions

Required Documents

• Company registration documents required
• Ministry of Economy/SMEs technical opinion (aviz) required
• Business plan required
• Proof of funds required
• Valid passport required
• Medical insurance required
• Proof of accommodation required
• Criminal record certificate required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Establish company role

   Be a shareholder, associate, or administrator of a Romanian company.

2. 2

   Obtain technical opinion

   Obtain the technical opinion (aviz) from the Ministry of Economy/SMEs before applying for the visa.

3. 3

   Apply for D/AC visa

   Apply for the D/AC long-stay visa at a Romanian mission.

4. 4

   Apply for and extend residence permit

   Apply for the residence permit at county IGI; renew with proof of investment/funds tiers (e.g., SRL: at least EUR 50,000 + 10 jobs; SA: at least EUR 70,000 + 15 jobs; at least EUR 200,000 or 50 jobs waives subsistence proof; at least EUR 500,000 or more than 50 jobs gives 3-year extensions).

Official Sources

• Official IGI — Business activities · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official IGI — How to obtain long-stay visa for a S.C. administrator · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)

Requirements

• Sponsor holds a permit valid at least 1 year, EU Blue Card, ICT/Mobile-ICT, long-term residence, or refugee/subsidiary protection
• Sponsor applies to IGI for a favourable opinion on reunification
• Family member applies for the reunification long-stay visa within 60 days of the favourable opinion
• Eligible members: spouse, minor (incl. adopted) children, dependent ascendants, dependent adult children

Required Documents

• Marriage/birth certificates (apostilled/legalised + authorised translation) required
• Proof of relationship/dependency required
• Sponsor's residence permit required
• Proof of accommodation required
• Medical insurance required
• Criminal record certificate required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Sponsor requests favourable opinion

   Sponsor (qualifying permit holder) applies to IGI for a favourable opinion on reunification.

2. 2

   IGI issues opinion

   IGI issues the opinion within 3 months.

3. 3

   Apply for reunification visa

   Family member applies for the family-reunification long-stay visa at a Romanian mission within 60 days of the favourable opinion.

4. 4

   Apply for residence permit

   After arrival, apply for the family-member residence permit — decided within 30 days.

Official Sources

• Official IGI — Family reunification · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official IGI — Family reunification for Romanian citizens · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official EU Immigration Portal — Family member Romania · European Commission

Requirements

• Sign a hosting agreement with an accredited/attested R&D institution
• Apply for the D/CS long-stay visa
• Apply for the residence permit at IGI at least 30 days before visa expiry

Required Documents

• Hosting agreement with an accredited/attested R&D institution required
• Proof the institution is accredited/attested required
• Proof of qualifications required
• Valid passport required
• Medical insurance required
• Proof of accommodation required
• Proof of means of subsistence required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Sign hosting agreement

   Sign a hosting agreement with an accredited/attested R&D institution.

2. 2

   Apply for D/CS visa

   Apply for the D/CS long-stay visa at a Romanian mission.

3. 3

   Apply for residence permit

   Apply for the residence permit at IGI at least 30 days before the visa expires.

Official Sources

• Official IGI — Scientific research · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official IGI — How to obtain long-stay visa to perform scientific research · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official EU Immigration Portal — Researcher Romania · European Commission

Requirements

• Proof of remote work for a foreign employer or clients
• Income of at least 3x the Romanian average gross monthly salary for the preceding 6 months and throughout the visa (verify current RON amount with IGI)
• Tax-payment/clean-record documents
• Apply for the digital-nomad long-stay visa at a Romanian mission, then residence-permit extension at IGI

Required Documents

• Proof of remote employment or business outside Romania required
• Income evidence for the 6 months prior required
• Tax-payment/clean-record documents required
• Valid passport required
• Medical insurance required
• Proof of accommodation required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Apply for digital-nomad visa

   Apply for the digital-nomad long-stay visa at a Romanian mission with proof of remote work for a foreign employer/clients.

2. 2

   Apply for residence-permit extension

   Apply for the residence-permit extension at IGI (typically 12 months, renewable).

Official Sources

• Official IGI — General information (Romania immigration) · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official EU Immigration Portal — Romania · European Commission

Requirements

• Art. 10: former Romanian citizens and descendants to the 2nd degree
• Art. 11: those who lost citizenship without fault/consent (e.g., 1940 territorial losses) and descendants to the 3rd degree
• No residence requirement; dual citizenship permitted; no renunciation required
• Apply through the National Citizenship Authority (ANC)

Required Documents

• Proof of the ancestral Romanian citizenship line (birth/marriage certificates establishing descent) required
• Applicant's identity/civil-status documents required
• Criminal record certificate required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Establish the descent line

   Gather proof of the ancestral Romanian citizenship line (birth/marriage certificates establishing descent).

2. 2

   Submit to ANC

   Apply under Art. 10 or Art. 11 through the National Citizenship Authority (ANC).

3. 3

   Take the oath

   Take the oath of allegiance after approval.

Official Sources

• Official National Citizenship Authority (ANC) · Autoritatea Națională pentru Cetățenie (ANC)
• Source Law 21/1991 on Romanian Citizenship (text) · UNHCR Refworld

Requirements

• 5 years continuous legal stay (absences under 6 consecutive months and at most 10 months total)
• Study counts at half value; international-transport work exempt from absence count
• No removal order
• Proof of financial means (waived for family of Romanian citizens) and social health insurance

Required Documents

• Application form required
• Passport (original + copy) required
• Proof of dwelling space (original + copy) required
• Social health insurance proof required
• Proof of financial means (waived for family of Romanian citizens) required
• Romanian criminal record certificate required
• Civil-status documents if applicable

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Request long-term right to stay

   After 5 years continuous legal stay, request the long-term right to stay from your county IGI office.

2. 2

   Receive IGI decision

   The determination on the right is communicated within 15 days; the full application is resolved within 6 months (extendable by 3 months).

3. 3

   Submit issuance documents

   If approved, submit permit-issuance documents (form, passport, dwelling proof, fees) within 30 days.

Official Sources

• Official IGI — Long-term residence in Romania · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
• Official IGI — Long-term residence fees (PDF) · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)

Requirements

• Continuous legal residence of more than 5 years exercising free-movement rights

Required Documents

• Valid identity document/passport required
• Proof of more than 5 years continuous residence exercising free-movement rights required
• Proof of dwelling space required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Establish 5+ years residence

   Reside continuously and legally in Romania for more than 5 years exercising free-movement rights.

2. 2

   Apply for permanent residence

   Apply at IGI for the permanent residence card (valid 10 years; 5 years if under 14).

Official Sources

• Official IGI — Granting permanent residence · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)

Requirements

• Legal residence of at least 8 years (5 years if married to a Romanian citizen)
• Good conduct and lawful means of subsistence
• B1 Romanian and knowledge of the Constitution, culture, history, and geography
• Pass the language/civics interview and take the oath of allegiance

Required Documents

• Proof of legal residence period required
• Criminal record / good conduct evidence required
• Proof of lawful means of subsistence required
• Evidence of B1 Romanian and civics knowledge required
• Identity and civil-status documents required

Official fees

Process Steps

1. 1

   Accumulate residence

   Accumulate legal residence of at least 8 years (5 if married to a Romanian citizen).

2. 2

   Compile the file

   Compile the file (good conduct, lawful means, B1 Romanian, knowledge of Constitution/culture/history/geography).

3. 3

   Submit to ANC

   Submit the application to the National Citizenship Authority (ANC) at cetatenie.just.ro.

4. 4

   Attend interview

   Attend the language/civics interview.

5. 5

   Take the oath

   Take the oath of allegiance after approval.

Official Sources

• Official National Citizenship Authority (ANC) · Autoritatea Națională pentru Cetățenie (ANC)
• Source Law 21/1991 on Romanian Citizenship (text) · UNHCR Refworld