Romania (Europe)

The Romania digital nomad visa allows remote workers to live in the country for one year with the ability to renew it for an additional year.

Romania recently passed a new favorable tax law for digital nomads in April 2023. If they stay in the country for more than 183 days, digital nomads will benefit from not paying social security, social healthcare, or income tax.

Romania Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

• Valid Passport – Your passport must be valid

• Earn 3x National Average Gross Income (3,300€/month) – You must earn at least three times the average Romanian salary

• Work Remotely – Provide proof you work remotely as an employee, freelancer, or business owner established outside of Romania

• Health Insurance – You must have coverage of at least €30,000 during your stay in Romania

• Clean Criminal Record – An official background check from your country of origin

Steps to Apply for the Romania Digital Nomad Visa

The application process for the Romania digital nomad visa is fairly simple compared to other digital nomad visas. Applicants have the option to apply either online through the Romania e-visa portal or at the nearest Romanian embassy or consulate.

Step 1: Gather Documents

• Copy of Passport – You must submit a copy of the biometric page

• Proof of Remote Income – Bank statements from the last six months

• Official Tax Documents – Apostilled documents proving you have paid taxes on your income or business to your country of residence or where the business is established

• Proof of Employment or Business Ownership – original documentation, such as employment contracts and business establishment

• Rental Agreement – An address of where you will be staying in Romania

• Proof of Health Insurance – Present a health insurance policy with at least €30,000 in coverage

• Certified Criminal Background Check – Apostilled criminal background check from your country of residence

• Entry Ticket – Flight confirmation, train or bus ticket, or a drivers license with the car’s details for when you come to Romania

• Letter of Intent – Written letter stating your motivation for coming to Romania and what you intend to do there

All of these documents must be translated into Romanian by an accredited translator and certified.

When uploading them to the e-visa platform, they must be no larger than 2 MB. You can upload documents in jpeg, jpg, tif, png, bmp, txt, rtf, or pdf formats.

Step 2: Submit Application

Applicants may submit their Romania digital nomad visa application through the online visa portal or at the nearest Romanian embassy or consulate.

The website suggests submitting your application and documents no later than two weeks and no more than three months before you plan to visit Romania.

You must also pay the application fee of €120. This can be done via credit card on the platform.

If you choose to apply through a Romanian embassy or consulate, you may request a visa appointment on their website. When you attend the appointment, bring your completed application form, supporting documents, and payment for the fees.

Step 3: Wait for Approval

When applying through the online portal, it can take seven to fourteen business days to receive an answer about your Romania digital nomad visa application.

It may take longer, up to 60 days, when applying through an embassy or consulate.

Step 4: Apply for Residence Permit

Once your visa is approved, you can travel to Romania. You will have 90 days to apply for a residence permit at the General Inspectorate of Immigration or IGI.

You should bring your approved visa along with the documents you submitted with your visa application. There will be another application to fill out for the residence permit.

There is an additional fee of €120 for the residence permit, which may be paid in cash or by bank settlement.