Romania Digital Nomad Visa
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Romania is a beautiful country located in south-eastern Europe. It is one of the
European countries that launched a digital nomad visa
in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Romanian digital nomad visa offers temporary residence
to remote workers from non-European countries as a means of growing its economy.
Romania is now a thriving digital nomad hub known for its affordable standard of living and fast
internet. Its beautiful mountainous landscape and abundant historical sites make this Balkan
country an ideal remote work location. Learn more about the Romanian digital nomad visa below.
Digital Nomad Visa for Romania: Essential Information
The Romanian government introduced the digital nomad visa in December 2021. It's a temporary
residence visa available to remote workers from non-EU countries.
With this new visa, Romania seeks to attract over 2,000 digital nomads per year. Its goal is to
boost the Romanian economy following the economic decline caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. So if
you've been looking for an affordable European destination to begin your digital nomad journey,
Romania is a great place to start.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Romania's digital nomad visa is open to foreigners looking to reside temporarily in Romania while
working remotely for companies abroad. To be eligible for this visa, you must:
- Be a non-EU/EEA citizen.
- Be employed by a company registered and located outside Romania.
- Be able to carry out all your work duties remotely.
Romania Digital Nomad Visa Requirements
You are required to provide the following documents when applying for the Romania
digital nomad visa:
- Valid passport
- Valid international health insurance. Your health insurance must be valid for the entire duration of your stay in Romania and must cover at least €30,000 ($31,745).
- Proof of travel arrangements such as flight, bus, or train tickets. You must submit your vehicle registration documents and driver's license if you're driving into the country.
- Proof of employment. You must submit your employment contract to prove that you have worked for a company registered outside Romania for at least three years.
- Proof of accommodation. You're to provide documents such as a sales, rental, or lease agreement, to show that you have adequate accommodations in Romania.
- Proof of minimum earning requirement. You must provide bank statements or payslips to show that you have been making a monthly income of at least €3,700 ($4,000) in the last six months.
- Letter of intent. The letter should contain details of your stay in Romania and the activities you'll be engaging in. You're to submit an original copy alongside a Romanian translation.
- Proof of remote work. It could be your employment contract or any document that proves that your job is fully remote.
- Clean criminal record certificate. You are to submit an original copy of a criminal background record from the police in your home country.
- Proof of tax and duties payment. You're to provide an apostilled document from the relevant institution showing that your tax and other duties payments are up to date. You must not have been indicted for tax fraud or evasion.
Note that all documents must be in either of the following formats: jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, rtf, tif,
txt, or pdf, and must be less than 2MB. File names must also be in Latin characters.
How to Apply: Five Key Steps
You can apply for the Romania digital nomad visa online via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs eVisa
platform or in person at the Romanian embassy or consulate closest to you. Here are the key steps
to applying for the digital nomad visa for Romania online:
- 1. Create an account on the eVisa portal using a valid email address.
- 2. Complete the required documents checklist: You need to gather all relevant supporting documentation before making an application. Your application is void without them.
- 3. Apply for the visa. Once you've created an account and you have all the required documents, click on "apply" and provide all required details. Then, upload your supporting documents.
- 4. Pay the application fee using your debit or credit card. There's no information about the fee at the moment, but it'll likely be low.
- 5. Submit your application and wait for a decision. You'll typically get a response within two weeks.
If you're applying in person, you'll need to book an appointment with the Romanian embassy in your
home country. You'll submit all required documentation during the appointment and pay the application
fee. You'll then have to wait for the approval.
Processing Time for the Romania Digital Nomad Visa
The average processing time for Romania's digital nomad visa is ten to fourteen working days.
Visa Validity and Renewal Options
Romania's remote worker visa is valid for one year and can be renewed for another year.
How Much Does It Cost to Get the Romanian DNV?
There's currently no information on the cost of getting a digital nomad visa for Romania.
It will be available once the Romanian government finalizes visa details. However, it is expected
to be minimal compared to that of other countries in the EU.
Minimum Income Requirements
To qualify for Romania's digital nomad visa, you must meet a gross monthly average salary requirement
of €3,700 ($4,000).
How to Get the Romanian Residence Permit?
Once your digital nomad visa is approved, you can travel to Romania. However, you must apply for
a residence permit upon arrival at your local General Inspectorate for Immigration office.
You must provide the following documents when applying for the residence permit:
- Residence permit application form
- Valid passport (original copy and a photocopy)
- Proof of Romanian accommodation. It can be a sales, lease, or rental agreement. You're to come with the original copy and a photocopy.
- Proof that you meet the minimum income requirement (bank statements or payslips)
- Employment contract
- A medical certificate issued by an approved public or private health institution that shows you're healthy and pose no danger to public health.
- Proof of residence permit application fee payment.
Your residence permit will be ready within a month of your application submission. You'll have
to go collect it at the General Inspectorate for Immigration office.
Tax Benefits for the Remote Workers
Digital nomads are not required to pay income tax in Romania. They're not considered tax residents
in Romania because they're paying taxes in their home country. Only remote workers who are not
paying taxes in another country are required to pay income tax in Romania.
Why Is Romania a Good Choice for Digital Nomads?
Beyond its gorgeous and picturesque landscapes, Romania has many benefits for digital nomads.
Some of them include:
- Easy and quick application process: Romania's remote worker visa is one of the easiest digital nomad visas to apply for. You can complete the application online in the comfort of your home provided you have all the required documents.
- Fast Internet: Romania has one of the fastest internet speeds in the world. This makes work fast and easy for digital nomads.
- Tax-free residence: Digital nomads who are taxpayers in their home country are exempt from paying income tax in Romania.
- Affordable living costs: cost of living in Romania is inexpensive compared to other European countries.
- Co-working spaces: There are abundant co-working spaces and cafes in all of Romania's cities.
- Great weather: If you don't mind colder weather, then Romania is perfect for you.
- Language: Most younger Romanians understand the English language well, so you can get around comfortably while you're learning the Romanian language.
- Tourist destinations: There are so many beautiful locations to visit in Romania when you're not working. You can tour Romania's cities during your weekend and see places like Dracula castle, the Puata Mare, Ben Castle, Targu Jiu, Voevun castle, and many others.
- Delicious cuisines: You'll enjoy sampling Romania's delicious cuisines while in the country such as papanasi, sarmale, beef salad, alivenci, and others.
Living in Romania as a Digital Nomad: What You Need to Know
Romania is an upcoming digital nomad destination. From affordable living costs to fast internet,
this charming Eastern European country has all the essentials for a digital nomad life.
Cost of Living
Romania has one of the most affordable costs of living in all of Europe. Accommodations in Bucharest
are relatively inexpensive compared to most cities in America and Europe.
A one-bedroom apartment in the center (Bucharest) costs $370 and $265 outside the city center. You'll
find a three-bedroom apartment in the city center for $635 and $476 outside the city center. With
only $127, you can get an 85-m2 basic utility apartment.
Romania has an extensive railway network. It has the fourth-largest mass transit network in Europe.
A one-way ticket costs $0.54, while a monthly pass costs $17.5.
You can choose to hire a car or use a taxi. Gasoline costs about $1.74 per liter, and a one-kilometer
taxi ride goes for $0.60. Romania is also home to the world's best driving road, the Transfagarasan
highway.
Meals are very affordable here too. A basic lunch at an inexpensive restaurant cost $7.1. And if you
prefer to cook your own meals, you can shop for groceries at any of the local markets. A loaf of
white bread costs $0.9, one kilogram of local cheese costs $6.4, and a liter of milk costs
about $1.21.
Best Cities for Digital Nomads
Romania's cities offer unique charms and attractions for remote workers. The top places for digital
nomads in Romania are:
- Timișoara: Timisoara is the third largest city and the most popular digital nomad destination in Romania. Visitors are attracted to this town because of its pedestrian old town and large squares. Most cafes, shops, bars, and restaurants are in large shopping centers. Timisoara has many co-working spaces and a great digital nomad community.
- Bucharest: Also known as "Little Paris," Bucharest is Romania's digital hub. It is perfect for you if you want to live in a fast-paced European city at affordable costs. Bucharest is also home to the world's second-largest building.
- Brasov: Formerly known as Transylvania, this mountain city is a picture-perfect location for remote work. You'll find many cafes and coffee shops where you can work in its cobbled-stone Old Town. And if you enjoy winter and winter sports, Brasov is perfect for you. You'll enjoy skiing in the Carpathian mountains.
- Cluj Napoca: Cluj Napoca is the 2nd largest city in Romania and a budding digital nomad hub. It is home to many universities and a vibrant nightlife. But the most alluring aspect of this city is its coffee culture. The people of Cluj Napoca love coffee and the city is teeming with coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants where you can work while enjoying delicious Romanian food and coffee. The city's historical sites date back to Saxon rule.
- Constanta: Constanta is the perfect Romanian city for beach lovers. It is located on the Black Sea shores and is one of Europe's largest port cities. Its rich culture and history go back over 2000 years ago.
Co-working Spaces Worth Checking Out
There are several digital nomad hubs and co-working spaces across Romania's cities. Some
of the best include:
- Cowork Timișoara - The Garden
- Impact Hub Bucharest
- Tomi's Hub Constanta
- Workify & Workify 2.0
- Command Romana
- Idea Perpetual Hub
- Cluj Cowork
- Devplant Cowork
- TechHub Bucharest
- Flash Office Solutions
Internet Quality
Romania has one of the best internet connections in Europe. The internet quality is great,
with an average download speed of 240 MB/s for fixed internet and 64 MB/s for mobile data.
FAQs
Does Romania have a digital nomad visa?
Yes, Romania has a digital nomad visa. It is available to non-EU citizens who work remotely for companies outside Romania.How long can I work in Romania as a digital nomad?
You can work in Romania as a digital nomad for up to two years. The digital nomad visa is valid for one year and can be renewed for another year.
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