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title: "Romania Digital nomad visa 2026: income RON 27.6k+/mo needed"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/romania/digital-nomad/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-11
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Romania · Nomad / Remote work

# Romania Digital nomad visa

**Income needed:** RON 28k+ a month ≈ $5,780

Long-stay visa for digital nomads (D/AS other purposes)

First checked against official sources on 11 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **Income needed:** RON 28k+ a month ≈ $5,780 (Income of at least RON 27,576 a month (≈ $5,780) · At least three times the average gross monthly earnings in Romania for each of the last six months before the visa application and for the whole visa period. 27,576 lei is three times the 9,192 lei average used in Law 44/2026; the consulate may apply a different current average figure. A fee of EUR 300 (≈ $340) · Long-stay (D) visa fee charged for applications through the e-Visa portal from 27 April 2026 (EUR 120 before that date); some nationalities exempt.)
- **Who can apply:** Most passports (Third-country nationals.)
- **Work:** Remote only (Remote work for foreign employers or clients only; no local employment.)

## Key facts

Digital nomad visa is a nomad / remote work route for Romania. Applicants need income of RON 28k+ a month ≈ $5,780. You can work remotely for foreign employers or clients, not for local ones. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.

- **Money needed:** RON 28k+ a month ≈ $5,780
- **Government fees:** €300 ≈ $340
- **Processing:** Up to 45 days

## Cost, time and long term

To apply: government fee €300 ≈ $340; income to show RON 28k+/mo ≈ $5,780; decision: up to 45 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.

**Government fees: €300 ≈ $340**

- EUR 300 (≈ $340) Long-stay (D) visa fee charged for applications through the e-Visa portal from 27 April 2026 (EUR 120 (≈ $130) before that date); some nationalities exempt.

**Shown, not spent: RON 28k+/mo ≈ $5,780**

- RON 27,576 a month (≈ $5,780) At least three times the average gross monthly earnings in Romania for each of the last six months before the visa application and for the whole visa period. 27,576 lei is three times the 9,192 lei average used in Law 44/2026; the consulate may apply a different current average figure.

**Renewal: Renewable**

First extension is 6 months; later extensions are up to 1 year if the income test and tax certificate are met.

[General Inspectorate for Immigration](https://igi.mai.gov.ro/alte-scopuri/)

**Permanent residence: After 5 years of residence**

Long-term residence (5-year permit) after 5 years of continuous stay. Time on the visa itself, short-stay visas and seasonal work does not count.

[General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania](https://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/long-term-residence-in-romania/)

**Citizenship: After 8 years**

Citizenship on request needs 8 years of legal domicile in Romania, with a permanent residence permit, plus loyalty, income, Romanian language and culture tests.

[National Authority for Citizenship (ANC), Romania](https://cetatenie.just.ro/articolul-8-acordare/)

**Processing: Up to 45 days**

IGI decides within 30 days of filing; the deadline can be extended by 15 days for extra checks.

[General Inspectorate for Immigration](https://igi.mai.gov.ro/alte-scopuri/)

**Where to apply: From abroad**

Obtain the long-stay visa abroad, then apply to IGI for the right of residence after entry.

[General Inspectorate for Immigration](https://igi.mai.gov.ro/alte-scopuri/)

**Presence rules: Absence limits**

For long-term status, absences must stay under 6 consecutive months and 10 months in total over the 5 years.

[General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania](https://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/long-term-residence-in-romania/)

## Why this route may not fit

Check this before you apply.

- Applications are made from outside Romania, not after arriving
- No local jobs: remote work for employers or clients abroad only
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports

### What you'll need

#### Who can apply

- Applicants hold an employment contract with a company registered outside Romania, proving remote ICT-based services.
- Alternatively, applicants prove ownership for at least three years of a company registered abroad that they manage remotely.

#### What you must show

- Income is at least three times the average gross monthly earnings in Romania in each of the last six months before applying.
- The same income level applies for the whole visa period.
- Three times the 9,192 lei average used in Law 44/2026 is 27,576 lei per month.

#### Documents

- A letter of intent is submitted.
- A tax-compliance certificate from the tax-residence country shows that taxes are paid and no tax evasion is recorded.
- A criminal record is submitted.
- Medical insurance with EUR 30,000 (≈ $33,500) cover is submitted.
- Proof of accommodation is submitted.

#### After you arrive

- The residence permit extension is granted first for 6 months.
- Later extensions require the income test to be met again.
- Later extensions require an income certificate from the tax authority.

## What happens at day 183

How Romania decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

- **Tax residence:** - **More than 183 days in any 12 consecutive months ending in the calendar year** An individual present in Romania for more than 183 days in total is tax resident; domicile, permanent home or centre of vital interests in Romania also make an individual resident.
- **Foreign-source income:** Romanian personal income tax is a flat 10% under art. 64(1) of the Fiscal Code; residents are taxed on worldwide income.

[All tax rules for Romania](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/romania/tax/) Tax records checked 10 Oct 2026

## What you need to arrange

- **Health insurance** Medical insurance with EUR 30,000 (≈ $33,500) cover is submitted
- **Accommodation** Proof of accommodation is submitted
- **Police certificate and civil documents** A criminal record is submitted

Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.

**Full official text**

Remote workers employed by, or owning, a company registered outside Romania who earn at least three times the Romanian average gross monthly earnings. (sources 1, 2, 3, 4)

#### What you must show and pay

- Income of at least RON 27,576 a month (≈ $5,780) · At least three times the average gross monthly earnings in Romania for each of the last six months before the visa application and for the whole visa period. 27,576 lei is three times the 9,192 lei average used in Law 44/2026; the consulate may apply a different current average figure. (sources 1, 2, 4)
- A fee of EUR 300 (≈ $340) · Long-stay (D) visa fee charged for applications through the e-Visa portal from 27 April 2026 (EUR 120 (≈ $130) before that date); some nationalities exempt. (source 5)

#### Requirements

- Applicants hold an employment contract with a company registered outside Romania, proving remote ICT-based services. (source 1)
- Alternatively, applicants prove ownership for at least three years of a company registered abroad that they manage remotely. (source 1)
- Income is at least three times the average gross monthly earnings in Romania in each of the last six months before applying. (source 1)
- The same income level applies for the whole visa period. (source 1)
- Three times the 9,192 lei average used in Law 44/2026 is 27,576 lei per month. (source 4)
- A letter of intent is submitted. (source 1)
- A tax-compliance certificate from the tax-residence country shows that taxes are paid and no tax evasion is recorded. (source 1)
- A criminal record is submitted. (source 1)
- Medical insurance with EUR 30,000 (≈ $33,500) cover is submitted. (source 1)
- Proof of accommodation is submitted. (source 1)
- The residence permit extension is granted first for 6 months. (source 3)
- Later extensions require the income test to be met again. (source 3)
- Later extensions require an income certificate from the tax authority. (source 3)

#### Stay

- Visa 90 days, then temporary right of residence first extended for 6 months; later extensions in periods of up to 1 year if the income test and a tax-authority income certificate are met.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
- Long-stay visa up to 90 days: Granted for 90 days with one or more entries; the residence permit is obtained after entry.
- Temporary right of residence up to 6 months: First extension is granted for 6 months; later extensions (periods of up to 1 year) require the income test and a tax-authority income certificate.

#### Nationality

Third-country nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.

#### Work

Remote work for foreign employers or clients only; no local employment.

#### Family

Spouse, unmarried minor children (including adopted) and dependent first-degree ascending relatives can join through family reunification once the sponsor holds a temporary residence permit valid for at least one year.

Checked 2026-10-11

## Official sources

1. [Alte scopuri (D/AS incl. administrator, branch head, digital nomad)](https://igi.mai.gov.ro/alte-scopuri/) · General Inspectorate for Immigration · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Types of visas and the purpose of your trip](https://eviza.mae.ro/TypeOfVisa) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
3. [Government Emergency Ordinance 194/2002 on the regime of foreigners (consolidated text, June 2024)](https://igi.mai.gov.ro/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ORDONANTA-DE-URGENTA-nr.-194-din-12-decembrie-2002-1.pdf) · Government of Romania / IGI · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2024-06
4. [Law 44/2026 State social insurance budget 2026 (average gross earnings 9,192 lei, art. 19)](https://static.anaf.ro/static/10/Anaf/legislatie/L_44_2026.pdf) · Parliament of Romania (ANAF legislation library) · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-03-27
5. [Visa fees](https://eviza.mae.ro/VisaFees) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
6. [Long-term residence in Romania](https://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/long-term-residence-in-romania/) · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-10
7. [Article 8: granting of Romanian citizenship on request](https://cetatenie.just.ro/articolul-8-acordare/) · National Authority for Citizenship (ANC), Romania · checked 2026-10-11

## Digital nomad visa and its alternatives

| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Digital nomad visa | Needs income of RON 28k+ a month ≈ $5,780 | – | Remote only |
| [D8 nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/d8-remote-work-residence/) Portugal | Needs income of €3,680+ a month ≈ $4,110 | 2 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/international-telework-visa/) Spain | Needs income of €2,442+ a month ≈ $2,730 | 3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/italy/digital-nomad-remote-worker/) Italy | Needs income from €25k a year ≈ $28k | 1 yr, renewable | No local work |
| [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/greece/digital-nomad-visa-i8/) Greece | Needs income of €3,500+ a month ≈ $3,910 | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |

## Questions people ask

### How much money do I need for the Digital nomad visa?

Income of at least RON 27,576 a month (≈ $5,780). At least three times the average gross monthly earnings in Romania for each of the last six months before the visa application and for the whole visa period. A fee of EUR 300 (≈ $340). Long-stay (D) visa fee charged for applications through the e-Visa portal from 27 April 2026 (EUR 120 (≈ $130) before that date); some nationalities exempt.

### How long can I stay on the Digital nomad visa?

Visa 90 days, then temporary right of residence first extended for 6 months; later extensions in periods of up to 1 year if the income test and a tax-authority income certificate are met.

### How long does the Digital nomad visa take to process?

IGI decides within 30 days of filing; the deadline can be extended by 15 days for extra checks.

### Can I work on the Digital nomad visa?

Remote only. Remote work for foreign employers or clients only; no local employment.

### Can I bring my family on the Digital nomad visa?

Spouse, unmarried minor children (including adopted) and dependent first-degree ascending relatives can join through family reunification once the sponsor holds a temporary residence permit valid for at least one year.

### Who can apply for the Digital nomad visa?

Third-country nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.

### Does the Digital nomad visa lead to permanent residence in Romania?

Time on the Digital nomad visa counts toward permanent residence in Romania, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence. Time on the Digital nomad visa counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 8 years.

### How are Digital nomad visa holders taxed in Romania?

No special regime in our records is tied to the Digital nomad visa. The standard rules apply: Dividends distributed from 1 January 2026 are taxed at 16% (previously 10%), final tax for individuals.

## More in Romania

[Company shareholder visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/romania/business-dac/) [Sole proprietor visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/romania/economic-dae/) [Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/romania/blue-card/) [Company administrator visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/romania/administrator-das/) [Work visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/romania/employment/) [Posted worker visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/romania/posting-ict/) [Researcher visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/romania/researcher/) [Branch head visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/romania/branch-head/)

## Digital nomad / remote work visas elsewhere

[🇨🇾 Digital nomad permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/cyprus/digital-nomad-residence/) [🇦🇱 Digital nomad permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/albania/digital-nomad/) [🇲🇪 Digital nomad permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/montenegro/digital-nomad/) [🇲🇹 Nomad Residence Permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/malta/nomad-residence-permit/) [🇭🇷 Digital nomad stay](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/croatia/digital-nomad/) [🇸🇮 Digital nomad permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/slovenia/digital-nomad/)

≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## How this was checked

**Checked on 2026-10-11 against 7 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources.

Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.

1. [Alte scopuri (D/AS incl. administrator, branch head, digital nomad)](https://igi.mai.gov.ro/alte-scopuri/) · General Inspectorate for Immigration · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Types of visas and the purpose of your trip](https://eviza.mae.ro/TypeOfVisa) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
3. [Government Emergency Ordinance 194/2002 on the regime of foreigners (consolidated text, June 2024)](https://igi.mai.gov.ro/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ORDONANTA-DE-URGENTA-nr.-194-din-12-decembrie-2002-1.pdf) · Government of Romania / IGI · checked 2026-10-10
4. [Law 44/2026 State social insurance budget 2026 (average gross earnings 9,192 lei, art. 19)](https://static.anaf.ro/static/10/Anaf/legislatie/L_44_2026.pdf) · Parliament of Romania (ANAF legislation library) · checked 2026-10-10
5. [Visa fees](https://eviza.mae.ro/VisaFees) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
6. [Long-term residence in Romania](https://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/long-term-residence-in-romania/) · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-10
7. [Article 8: granting of Romanian citizenship on request](https://cetatenie.just.ro/articolul-8-acordare/) · National Authority for Citizenship (ANC), Romania · checked 2026-10-11

Tracked since 2026-10-10. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the [changes page](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/), and the [methodology page](https://settleanywhere.com/methodology/) explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email [contact@stayglobe.app](mailto:contact@stayglobe.app?subject=Correction) with a link to the official source.