Self-employment / Freelance in Romania
One documented route of this kind in Romania, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Self-Employed / Liberal Professions
Practitioners of regulated liberal professions (e.g., doctor, lawyer, pharmacist) obtain authorisation to practise under national rules, then a long-stay visa for independent/professional activity and a residence permit. No work authorisation required.
- Processing time
- Varies by mission and profession
- Validity
- Up to 1 year, renewable
- Language requirement
- None for the permit; profession-specific language may apply
- Permanent residence
- 5 years continuous legal residence
- Citizenship
- 8 years legal residence
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
- Long-stay visa (type D) fee 300 EUR
- Residence permit issuance fee (per IGI schedule)
Process Steps
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1
Obtain professional authorisation
Obtain authorisation to practise the regulated profession under national rules.
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2
Apply for long-stay visa
Apply for the relevant long-stay visa for independent/professional activity at a Romanian mission.
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3
Apply for residence permit
Apply for the residence permit at IGI if staying more than 90 days.