Romania has formally revealed the digital nomad visa as of December 21st, 2021. All non-EU citizens can obtain a digital visa for Romania.
The Romania Digital Nomad visa is valid for one year and can be renewed. Applicants must provide verifiable proof of income for the previous six months (at least three times the Romanian average gross monthly pay, which is roughly €3,700 ($4,100)).
Romanian Digital Nomad Visa overview
The digital nomad visa in Romania works in the same way as visas in other European nations. The program is only available to digital nomads, who are defined as “foreigners who are hired with an employment contract by a firm registered outside Romania or who own a company registered outside Romania and may operate as an employee or within the company, remotely” by Romanian authorities.
This new visa is open to all non-EU citizens who want to work remotely from Romania. Their goal with this visa is to recruit around 2000 digital nomads per year. Because the country is attempting to reactivate its economy, the cost of living is quite low, which is ideal if you intend to stay for an extended period of time.
The visa is valid for a year and allows visitors to stay in the nation without the requirement for any other permits or visas. If internationals continue to achieve the minimum standards, their digital nomad visa can be renewed for another 12 months.
The Advantages of Being a Digital Nomad in Romania
While working in Romania, digital nomads will reap numerous perks. Remote workers can count on the following benefits:
- Simple application procedure. You can apply for a Romania digital nomad visa at your nearest Romanian embassy or online at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The procedure is simple; all you have to do is prepare and submit the necessary documentation. Furthermore, your application will be approved within ten to fourteen days.
- Tax-free. The Romanian government will not charge foreign nationals any income tax if they have a tax residency in another nation.
- Advanced internet infrastructure. Working remotely as a digital nomad will be surprisingly simple because Romania has the fastest internet connection in the region. The fixed internet speed is 241.35 Mbps, while mobile connections have a speed of 61.70 Mbps.
- A wide range of coworking spaces. Romania boasts a wide range of coworking spaces in various cities. The accommodations are comfortable and ideal for digital nomads who enjoy solitude and meeting new people.
- Low living expenses. Romania is one of the European countries with the lowest living costs. The projected monthly costs for a family of four are €1,700 without rent, while the expected monthly costs for a single person are €489.34 without rent.
- Because English is widely spoken in Romania, you will be alright if you do not speak Romanian. You can quickly make friends and communicate with others.
- Coworking areas. Because you’ll be working remotely, you might opt to work in one of Romania’s attractive cities’ various workspaces.
Romania Digital Nomad Visa Requirements
Besides a valid passport, foreign nationals who want to work remotely will need the following additional documents:
- Evidence of accommodation. A rental agreement, a hotel reservation, or a lease might be used to demonstrate your accommodation.
- Valid health insurance. You must have proof of medical insurance that covers all costs during your travel and stay in Romania and must be worth at least €30,000.
- A travel itinerary, such as a plane ticket. If you’re driving, you’ll need to bring your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and green card.
- A certificate of no criminal record. You can obtain a clean criminal record through your local police station.
- Employment verification. You must present your job contract to prove your employment. You must demonstrate that you have worked for or owned a company outside of Romania for at least three years.
- Valid Proof of financial resources. You must have a three-times higher average income than the Romanian average gross salary. Their current wage is €1,100, thus you must make at least €3,300.
- Evidence of remote working. An employment contract for a foreign company or any other document proving self-employment can be used as proof. The documents must be originals, including a Romanian translation.
- Letter of intent. The letter should explain what activities you will be doing in Romania and why you are traveling there. The letter must be original and include a Romanian translation.
- An apostilled or legalized document issued by a specialized public administration institution confirming that the applicant has paid all taxes, duties, and other contributions and is not on the tax fraud or evasion list. The original document must be accompanied with a Romanian translation.
Each document must not exceed 2 MB in size, use only Latin letters in the filename, and be in one of the following formats: jpeg, jpg, tif, png, bmp, txt, rtf, or pdf.
How Do I Apply for a Digital Nomad Visa in Romania?
To apply for a Romanian digital nomad visa, you can use the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ eVisa platform or apply in person at a Romanian consulate in your country. To apply online, do the following steps:
- Register on the Romanian eVisa platform. To make an account and apply for a visa on the internet service, you must have a valid email address.
- Complete the needed document checklist. Before applying for a digital nomad visa, make sure you have all of the relevant paperwork. The section “Requirements for Romania Digital Nomad Visa” will assist you in completing the document checklist.
- Fill out the visa application. The application can be made using the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ e-platform. Click “apply” and fill out the form with the necessary information.
- Complete the payment requirements. There is no information about application fees at this time, however they will most likely be modest. The prices may rise in the future. As a result, double-check before applying.
- Await confirmation. A Romanian digital nomad visa takes between ten and fourteen business days to be authorized and processed.
It is equivalent to applying for such a visa at your local Romanian embassy. You must schedule an appointment with the embassy, attend the appointment, and provide all required documentation. Then, finish the payment requirements and await approval.
