Romania digital nomad visa (2026)

Who can apply

Only non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals.

• Employed by a company registered outside Romania, or running a foreign company registered at least 3 years ago
• Income of at least three times the average gross salary for each of the last 6 months
• Health insurance of at least €30,000 and accommodation in Romania
• Clean criminal record and taxes paid up in your country of tax residence

Income requirement

You need to show at least RON 27,576 per month (about €5,400) (about US$5,785 a month at rates from 11 Nov 2026). Three times Romania's average gross monthly salary (RON 9,192 for 2026) for each of the 6 months before applying and for the whole visa period; no family add-on is published.

Documents you need

• Work contract with the foreign company, or proof of ownership and remote management of your company
• Company letter with its details, field of activity and your role
• Letter of intent explaining the purpose of the stay
• Apostilled certificate showing taxes are paid and no tax-fraud record
• Proof of income, health insurance, accommodation and travel booking
• Apostilled criminal record certificate (all foreign documents with certified Romanian translation)

How to apply, step by step

1. Apply for the long-stay visa at a Romanian embassy or consulate (online form on the e-visa portal)
2. Wait for the General Inspectorate for Immigration opinion and the visa decision
3. Enter Romania on the 90-day visa
4. At least 30 days before the visa expires, apply in person at the local IGI office for the residence permit

Cost and processing time

The fee is €300 visa fee plus residence permit fees in Romania. Processing takes immigration opinion within 30 days (extendable by 15) before the visa is issued. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

Tax residency in Romania usually starts after 183 days in a 12-month period; check with ANAF or an adviser.

Good to know

• For later permit extensions you also need an income certificate from the tax authority
• The euro value of the threshold depends on the RON exchange rate

Visiting first?

93 passports can enter Romania visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Romania visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) – Other purposes / digital nomads

Not yet confirmed on an official source: income requirement, renewal. Check these with the consulate before you apply.