IMMIGRATE TO ROMANIA

Foreign Nationals Immigrating to Romania

Foreign nationals who wish to immigrate to Romania must adhere to the entry requirements and meet the conditions for obtaining a long-term residence permit. Our immigration lawyer in Romania provides personalized assistance tailored to the purpose of your stay, ensuring that all foreign nationals receive the support they need.

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Our Romanian Immigration Services

Our Romanian law firm provides assistance and representation in a wide range of immigration matters, including:

Short-stay visa
Long-stay visa
Long-stay residence permit in Romania
Business visa
Digital nomad visa
Romanian citizenship

Short-term stays in Romania are visa-free for EU/EEA citizens, as well as citizens of Canada, Israel, Japan, the United States of America, and other countries. However, if you want to relocate to Romania, applying for a long-term residence permit becomes mandatory for purposes involving employment, business, or family reunification. It is advisable to discuss the mandatory steps before arriving in the country for those who wish to move to Romania.Please do not hesitate to contact our team of English-speaking immigration lawyers for any clarifications or assistance you may need.Our immigration lawyers assist all foreign nationals who are eligible and ready to apply for citizenship in Romania. Gaining this status is possible by request, through the process of naturalization (also referred to as application). To be eligible, the candidate needs to have lawfully resided in the country for at least 8 years at the time of the application. In some cases, this period is shorter, and our team can provide details on these situations.

Conditions for Those Who Immigrate to Romania

The Romanian Immigration Law outlines the conditions applicable for the entry, stay, and exit from the Romanian territory by foreign citizens, as well as their rights and obligations.As previously mentioned, the need to apply for a visa for entry purposes depends on nationality, with EU/EEA/Swiss Confederation citizens being able to enter the country without the need for a visa for short-term stays.When EU/EEA citizens wish to remain in the country for more than three months, they are also required to register for residency purposes with the authorities. Remaining in Romania for long-term purposes is subject to a set of rules, and a foreign national entering the country on a visa will need to apply for a residence permit in Romania before the expiry of the visa stay period. Our team can provide complete details about the documents that need to be submitted for this purpose with the General Inspectorate for Immigration.According to the law, a foreign national is an individual who does not have Romanian citizenship or nationality of another Member State of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the Swiss Confederation.

Visas for Romania

The Short-Stay Visa

Foreigners wishing to travel to Romania for a short period of time may require a visa for reasons other than immigration, allowing for uninterrupted stays or stays not exceeding 90 days within any 180-day period prior to each day of stay in Romania.The short-stay visa can be issued for one or more trips and is granted on condition of fulfilling several criteria established by law.Examples of short-term visas include those for short-term study purposes, seasonal work, au pair work, and short-term business visas.

Long-Term Stay in Romania

Foreigners can be granted the right to long-term stay in Romania both as family members of Romanian citizens and for other purposes.Citizens of a non-EU/EEA member state who wish to enter and remain in the country for a longer period can apply for a long-term residence permit in Romania.The following purposes are considered for long-term residence:

General employment or intra-company transfers
Commercial or professional activities
Scientific research or religious activities
Company incorporation
Long-term medical treatment
Family reunification

The long-term right of residence is not awarded to those who have obtained a temporary right of residence for study purposes.If you wish to relocate to Romania permanently following your studies, our immigration lawyers can provide more details about your options.Our attorneys are fully committed to assisting you at every step of the way, making your transition smooth so you can focus on the reason for your long-term stay in Romania.Family reunification is an important aspect of Romanian immigration law, and the legislation clearly defines the terms under which a person can achieve reunification, whether by third-country nationals or Romanian citizens. It also regulates the steps to be taken to obtain the necessary permits and visas.The long-term residence permit is valid for 10 years if you are a family member of a Romanian citizen and for 5 years if your stay in Romania is motivated by other purposes, such as those listed above.To immigrate to Romania, a foreign national will need to apply for permanent residence once they have lived uninterruptedly for at least 5 years in the country, based on a temporary residence permit (allowing for long-term stays).To be eligible for permanent residency, the applicant must not have accumulated more than 10 months of absence from the country during the 5-year period (nor more than 6 consecutive months).

Documents Required for Permanent Residency Applications:

Completed application form
Passport or other travel document (original and duplicate)
Proof of accommodation
Proof of social health insurance
Proof of financial means
Criminal record and civil status documents, if applicable

The authorities reserve the right to request additional documents.Fees and Processing Times for Permanent Residence Applications:

259 RON for the residence permit for family members of Romanian citizens
128 RON for the application for the residence permit and 259 RON for the residence permit for those who are not family members of Romanian citizens
Processing time can be 6 months, during which the foreign national needs to have a valid residence permit

Please note that these fees may be subject to change.

Rights of Long-Term Stay Visa Holders:

Access to the labor market
Education and training
Security and social protection
Healthcare and social care
Tax deductions
Access to public goods and services

Our immigration lawyer in Romania can provide more details about these rights, as well as the duties while living, working, or doing business in the country.

Assistance for Preparing the Visa Application

When applying for any type of visa, our immigration lawyer in Romania assigned to your case will ensure that your application documents are submitted in the correct format.The visa application process involves several key documents, all of which need to be translated into Romanian by a sworn translator and, in some cases, notarized.Those wishing to move to Romania from an EU or non-EU country will need to prepare their application for a long-term visa suitable for lengthy stays and, ultimately, for immigration purposes.The required documents differ according to the purpose of the visa. Below, our team highlights the documents required for a work visa.If you wish to relocate to Romania for investment purposes, either in real estate or for the purpose of opening a company in various business fields, our immigration lawyers can answer specific questions. We also invite you to watch a short video about the general process of relocation to Romania.

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