Romania digital nomad visa (D/AS)

You qualify if you work remotely, using information and communication technology, either under an employment contract with a company registered outside Romania or by managing a company that you registered outside Romania at least three years before the visa application. The visa sits in the “other purposes” category (D/AS) of Romanian immigration law.

The income test is strict: at least three times the average gross monthly salary in Romania for each of the six months before the application, and for the entire period entered in the visa. With the average set at RON 9,192 from 30 March 2026, the threshold is RON 27,576 a month; for months before that date the average was RON 8,620, or RON 25,860 when tripled.

All documents in a foreign language go with a certified Romanian translation. You submit the original employment contract with the foreign company proving remote work, or proof that you have owned and managed your foreign company for at least three years; an original letter from the company with its identification and contact data, field of activity, your role and its legal representatives; and a motivation letter explaining why you are coming and what you will do.

You also need an apostilled document from the tax authority of your tax residence showing that you or your company have paid all taxes and contributions and have no record of tax evasion or fraud, proof of income for the last six months, a ticket reservation (or driving licence, Green Card, vehicle papers and itinerary if driving), health insurance valid in Romania with at least EUR 30,000 cover, proof of accommodation and an apostilled criminal record certificate with certified translation.

Register the D/AS application on the e-Visa portal, appear at the Romanian mission and pay EUR 300. IGI gives its opinion within 30 days (plus 15), and the visa is issued for 90 days. The authorities may request further supporting documents beyond the standard list.

In Romania, at least 30 days before the visa stay ends, you apply at the county IGI office or via Portal IGI. The first permit for digital nomads is granted for 6 months. You present the form, the employment contract or company proof with translation, the company letter, proof of income of three times the average gross salary for the period requested, proof of lawful housing, the passport, health insurance covering the risks normally covered for Romanian citizens, a medical certificate and the fees.

Later extensions are granted for up to one year each and need the same proof plus an income certificate issued by the competent Romanian tax authority and proof of Romanian social health insurance. This means that from the second permit onwards your income must be documented through the Romanian tax system.

Residence permits for other purposes are renewed at least 30 days before expiry and decided within 30 days, extendable by 15.