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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.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyA long-stay visa with a matching residence permit, renewable while you still qualify - confirm current validity on the official page.
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

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm you work remotely for non-Romanian clients or your own foreign company and can meet the income requirement.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Gather proof of remote work, income evidence over the preceding months, health insurance and accommodation.

  3. 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.

  4. After approval

    Collect your residence permit, renew while you still qualify, and plan another route if you later want to settle.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Digital Nomad Visa (Romania), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Romania. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use 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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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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How we verified this

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

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