Immigration & Residence in Romania
An overview of legal residence pathways, renewal procedures, family reunification, and acquiring Romanian citizenship.
Arrivals hall, Henri Coandă International Airport, Bucharest — Photo: Wikimedia Commons
🎯Which situation matches your goal?
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View Entry Steps →I want to enter Romania
Entry visa guide and initial IGI registration.
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View Residence Card Steps →I need a Residence Card
Appointment booking and Permis de Ședere issuance.
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View Renewal Guide →I want to renew my residence
30-day window, renewal checklist and deadlines.
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Family Reunification Rules →Family Reunification
Bringing spouse and children under 3-month IGI timeline.
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Permanent Residence Rules →Long-Term Permanent Residence
5-year continuous residence rules for permanent card.
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Citizenship Passport Rules →Romanian Citizenship
Article 8 citizenship law, language test & passport.
💡Where Should I Start? (Decision Helper)
▪Still outside Romania without a visa? See entry visa & IGI process guide →
▪Already in Romania with an expiring residence card? See residence renewal guide →
▪Planning to bring your spouse and children to Romania? See family reunification rules →
Immigration Pathways
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