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Digital Nomad Visa (Romania)
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If you work remotely for a company based outside Romania, this long-stay visa lets you live in Romania while you keep earning from abroad.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - apply via the e-visa portal or a Romanian mission, then to IGI on arrival; confirm current processing on the official page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - visa and residence-permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- A long-stay visa with a matching residence permit, renewable while you still qualify - confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 10 July 2026, the Digital Nomad Visa (Romania) for Romania is an unsponsored Romania immigration route. Sources: official Romania government pages, reviewed 10 July 2026.
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What is the Digital Nomad Visa (Romania) in Romania?
Digital Nomad Visa (Romania) is an unsponsored Romania route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - visa and residence-permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - apply via the e-visa portal or a Romanian mission, then to IGI on arrival; confirm current processing on the official page; typical duration is A long-stay visa with a matching residence permit, renewable while you still qualify - confirm current validity on the official page. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) on 1 June 2026.
Overview
Romania's digital nomad visa is a long-stay (type D) visa for non-EU remote workers who are employed by, or run, a company registered outside Romania. You must show income comfortably above a multiple of Romania's average gross monthly salary, evidenced over the months before you apply. After arriving on the visa you can apply to IGI for a matching residence permit. It is designed for people serving foreign clients or employers, not the Romanian labour market, and it is not built as a settlement route. Romania joined Schengen fully in January 2025.
Recent changes to this route
- Romania becomes a full Schengen member1 January 2025
Romania lifted land-border checks and became a full Schengen member on 1 January 2025, following the lifting of air and sea checks in 2024.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓You are a non-EU national employed by, or running, a company registered outside Romania.General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗
- ✓You work remotely using communication technology and do not work for the Romanian labour market.General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗
- ✓You can show income at or above the required multiple of Romania's average gross monthly salary, indexed and evidenced over the preceding months.General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗
- ✓You hold a valid passport and meet the general entry conditions, including health insurance.General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗
Common blockers
- !Working for, or providing services to, a Romanian-registered employer.General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗
- !Income below the required multiple of the average salary, or that cannot be evidenced.General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗
- !Expecting the visa to be a direct settlement route, which it is not.General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport and recent photographs.General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗
- ·Proof of remote work for a foreign employer or your own non-Romanian company.General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗
- ·Bank statements or other proof of income over the months before applying.General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗
- ·Proof of health insurance and accommodation in Romania.General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm you work remotely for non-Romanian clients or your own foreign company and can meet the income requirement.
Build the evidence pack
Gather proof of remote work, income evidence over the preceding months, health insurance and accommodation.
Submit through the official channel
Apply via the Romanian e-visa portal or a Romanian mission, then apply to IGI for the residence permit on arrival.
After approval
Collect your residence permit, renew while you still qualify, and plan another route if you later want to settle.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Digital Nomad Visa (Romania) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Digital Nomad Visa (Romania).
General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) · verified
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EU Long-Term Residence (Romania)
If you have lived in Romania continuously for five years, this is your settlement status - a long-term right to stay with EU-wide mobility benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work for Romanian clients on this visa?+
No - the digital nomad visa is for income from outside Romania; working for the Romanian labour market needs a different route. Confirm the current rule on the official IGI page.
Does it lead to permanent residence?+
It is not designed as a settlement route, so plan a different permit if you intend to settle long term. Confirm the current rules on the official IGI page.
Can I move to Romania without a job offer if I work remotely for a foreign employer?+
Yes - the digital nomad visa does not require Romanian sponsorship; it is for non-EU nationals employed by, or running, a company registered outside Romania who work remotely and not for the Romanian labour market. Confirm the current conditions on the official IGI page.
Do I need health insurance to get the Romania digital nomad visa?+
Yes - you must meet the general entry conditions including health insurance, and proof of health insurance is part of the evidence you submit. Confirm the current requirement on the official IGI page.
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We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.
Primary source: General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania)
Last checked: 1 June 2026