Romania digital nomad visa
Romania pairs a low cost of living with some of Europe's fastest internet, the medieval charm of Transylvania, and a lively hub in Bucharest — plus Schengen-area access. The catch is a steep income bar, pegged at roughly 3× the national average salary (around €5,000+/month). For higher earners wanting an affordable Eastern-European base, it delivers.
Digital Nomad Visa at a glance ✓ Verified 2026
- Income requirement: ~$5800/month
- Visa cost: ~$130
- Length of stay: up to 36 months
- Processing time: 7–14 business days
- Official source: government site
Requirements
- Monthly income of at least roughly 3× Romania's average gross salary (about RON 26,730 / €5,370+ per month), shown for the prior six months
- Remote work for a company registered outside Romania, or your own foreign-registered business
- Valid passport
- Health insurance valid in Romania
- Proof of accommodation in Romania
- Clean criminal record
How to apply
- Confirm your income meets the ~3× average-salary threshold (around €5,000+/month) over the last six months
- Gather documents: passport, six months of income proof, employment/business proof, insurance, accommodation, criminal record
- Apply online via Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-visa portal, or at a consulate, 2 weeks to 3 months before travel
- Pay the €120 application fee; online decisions typically take 7–14 business days
- Enter on the long-stay visa and obtain a residence permit; renewable, up to 3 years total on temporary residence
Moving abroad means more than the visa — sort your travel insurance (many visa applications require proof of coverage), set up borderless banking, and land with data working.
First nomad visa? Our digital nomad visa guide explains how qualifying, applying, and taxes work across every country.
Frequently asked questions
It's pegged at three times Romania's average gross monthly salary — roughly €5,000+/month, among the higher thresholds in Europe despite the country's low cost of living. You show it over the six months before applying.
The visa leads to a residence permit that's renewable as long as you keep qualifying, up to a maximum of three years on temporary residence.
Yes — Romania is in the Schengen area, so the visa comes with Schengen travel access alongside your stay in Romania.
If you become a tax resident (generally past 183 days) you may owe Romanian tax. Treatment of foreign income varies — confirm your situation with a local accountant before a long stay.
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Visa rules, income thresholds, and fees change — always confirm the current requirements on the official government source (linked here) before applying. This page is informational, not immigration advice.