Research / Scientist in Romania
One documented route of this kind in Romania, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Researcher (D/CS — Scientific Research)
Researchers sign a hosting agreement with an accredited R&D institution, obtain a D/CS long-stay visa, and a residence permit valid for up to 5 consecutive years. The hosting agreement confers the right to work on the research project.
- Processing time
- Visa varies by mission; residence permit decided within ~30 days
- Validity
- Hosting-agreement period, maximum 5 consecutive years
- Language requirement
- None
- Permanent residence
- 5 years continuous legal residence
- Citizenship
- 8 years legal residence
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
- Long-stay visa (type D) fee 300 EUR
- Residence permit issuance fee (per IGI schedule)
Process Steps
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1
Sign hosting agreement
Sign a hosting agreement with an accredited/attested R&D institution.
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2
Apply for D/CS visa
Apply for the D/CS long-stay visa at a Romanian mission.
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3
Apply for residence permit
Apply for the residence permit at IGI at least 30 days before the visa expires.