A dedicated long-stay visa introduced by Law 22/2022 for non-EU nationals who work remotely for companies registered outside Romania, or who own such a company. It requires a high income relative to the Romanian average wage.
Non-EU remote workers and company owners earning from outside Romania who work via information and communication technology.
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The associated residence right is typically granted for one year and can be extended for a further year by applying for a residence permit in Romania.
The digital nomad visa itself does not automatically bring family members; relatives generally need to come through Romania's separate family reunification route.
Foreign income can be exempt for an initial period, but once you spend more than 183 days in a 12-month window you may become a Romanian tax resident with local tax obligations.
Typical documents include proof of remote employment or company ownership abroad, bank statements showing the required income, medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000, accommodation proof and a criminal record certificate.
You must prove a substantial monthly income, set at roughly three times Romania's average gross monthly salary, evidenced over the recent months before applying.
Introduced by Law 22/2022, Romania's digital nomad visa is for non-EU nationals who work remotely for companies registered outside Romania, or who own such a company. It requires income of at least three times the Romanian average gross monthly salary.
It is for remote workers who are employed by, or own and run, a company registered outside Romania and who perform all their work remotely using communications technology.