Digital Nomad Visa
Romania
Last updated: December 28, 2025
12 months (renewable)
€120
2-4 months
Medium
About this Visa
Romania offers a digital nomad visa for people who work remotely for companies outside Romania. If you're a non-EU citizen earning enough money online, you can live and work in Romania legally for up to 2 years. The visa lets you work for your foreign employer without getting a work permit. You get tax breaks for the first 6 months. You can also travel freely across Europe using the Schengen visa rules since Romania joined Schengen in 2025. This visa is different because Romania is cheap to live in, has good internet, and gives you a clear path to permanent residence after 5 years. The application process is straightforward if you have your documents organized.
Key Benefits
- Work remotely for your foreign employer with no restrictions
- Tax-free for first 6 months, then only 10% tax on your income
- Travel freely across all 26 Schengen countries
- No need for a separate work permit
- Low cost of living compared to Western Europe
- Clear path to permanent residence after 5 years
- Can stay up to 2 years and extend beyond that
- Access to Romania's healthcare system
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- You are NOT an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen
- You work remotely for a company or business outside Romania
- You earn at least €3,700-3,800 per month
- Your company has been operating for at least 3 years if self-employed
- You have a clean criminal record
- You have health insurance covering at least €30,000
- You pay your taxes properly in your home country
- You don't have a history of breaking visa or immigration rules
Financial Requirement
You must earn at least €3,700-3,800 per month ($4,000-4,170). You need to show your bank statements from the last 6 months proving this income. The income must come from a job or business outside Romania.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be good for 3+ months from application
- Employment contractShowing you work remotely, translated to Romanian and officially certified
- Last 6 months of bank statementsProving your income
- Health insurance documentMinimum €30,000 coverage for your entire stay
- Criminal background checkOfficially certified and translated
- Proof you pay taxesIn your home country, officially certified and translated
- Rental agreementOr proof of where you'll live in Romania
- Flight booking or travel ticketShowing you're entering Romania
- Letter explaining your motivationWhy you want to come to Romania and what you'll do
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.