Non-EU nationals who have lived legally and continuously in Romania for five years can apply to IGI for a long-term residence permit, which grants near-equal rights with Romanian citizens. Study and asylum periods do not count towards the five years.
Third-country nationals with at least five years of continuous legal residence in Romania.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Family reunification lets non-EU family of a qualifying sponsor join them in Romania. IGI first issues an endorsement (aviz), after which the family member applies for the D/VF visa and then a residence permit.
After five years of continuous legal residence, non-EU nationals can apply to IGI for a long-term residence permit, which grants near-equal rights with Romanian citizens. Study and asylum periods do not count towards the five years.
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