Multiple pathways to legal residency: Digital Nomad Visa, Work Permit, EU Blue Card, Investment Visa, and Family Reunification.
6 types
Residency pathways
30-90 days
Processing time
RO / EN / HU
Working languages
For remote workers earning 3x Romanian avg salary (~€4,500/month). Valid 1 year, renewable.
Employer-sponsored work authorization. Required for non-EU employees in Romanian companies.
For highly qualified workers. Salary threshold: 1.5x national average. Path to permanent residency.
For investors: minimum €100,000 investment or 50+ employees. Fast-track to residency.
Spouse, children, and dependent parents of Romanian residents/citizens can apply.
For enrolled students at Romanian universities. Part-time work permitted (4h/day).
We assess your profile and recommend the best residency pathway based on your situation.
We compile all required documents, apostilles, translations, and supporting evidence.
We submit the long-stay visa (Type D) application at the Romanian consulate or IGI.
Upon arrival, we apply for the physical residence permit card and handle registration.
Romania offers diverse residency pathways for non-EU nationals. The most popular routes are: employment (work permit), business/investment, Digital Nomad Visa (introduced 2022), family reunification, and study.
The Digital Nomad Visa has become increasingly popular: it allows remote workers earning at least 3x the Romanian average salary to live in Romania for up to 1 year (renewable). No Romanian employer needed — you continue working for your foreign company.
Pantilimon Avocat provides legal information and assistance for immigration procedures, from eligibility assessment and document preparation to the relevant application stages.
eligibility assessment. We handle the complete immigration process.
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