Romania · Student
Romania Student visa
Income needed: RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910
Long-stay visa for studies D/SD
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Key facts
Student visa is a student route for Romania. Applicants need income of RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910
- Government fees
- €300 ≈ $340
- Processing
- Up to 45 days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee €300 ≈ $340; income to show RON 4,325+/mo ≈ $910; 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 spentRON 4,325+/mo ≈ $910
- RON 4,325 a month (≈ $910)Means of support of at least the guaranteed minimum gross national salary per month for the entire visa period (rate from 1 July 2026); for residence-permit extension, at least that salary for 6 months. State scholarship holders are exempt; ethnic Romanians need not prove means.
RenewalRenewable
Residence permit is renewed each year of study; 9 months are allowed after graduation to look for work or set up a business.
Permanent residenceGeneral rule: 5 years of residence
Study years count at half toward the 5-year long-term residence, and you cannot apply while still on a study permit.
General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania
CitizenshipAfter 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.
ProcessingUp to 45 days
IGI decides within 30 days of filing; the deadline can be extended by 15 days for extra checks.
Where to applyFrom abroad
IGI gives a favourable opinion first, then you collect the D/SD study visa abroad and apply for the permit after entry.
Presence rulesAbsence 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
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Applications are made from outside Romania, not after arriving
- Needs a place at a school or university in Romania
- Work rights are limited
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The programme is full-time.
What you must show4
- Means of support are at least the guaranteed minimum gross national salary per month (4,325 lei from 1 July 2026) for the entire visa period.
- For residence-permit extension, means are at least that salary for 6 months.
- State scholarship holders are exempt from the means test; ethnic Romanians need not prove means.
- Proof of payment of tuition for at least one year of study is required; the amount depends on the programme.
Documents4
- Proof of acceptance issued by the Ministry of Education is submitted.
- A criminal record certificate is submitted.
- Medical insurance with EUR 30,000 (≈ $33,500) cover is submitted.
- Parental consent is submitted for minors.
After you arrive3
- The permit can be extended by up to 6 months after graduation to finalise study documents.
- The residence permit for studies is extended for the total duration of studies.
- It may be extended up to 9 months after graduation for job search, employment or business-opening formalities.
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 yearAn 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 Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Medical insurance with EUR 30,000 (≈ $33,500) cover is submitted
- Police certificate and civil documents
A criminal record certificate is submitted
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Full-time higher-education study at an accredited or provisionally authorised state or private institution, plus exchange pupils, trainees and scholarship holders. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- Income of at least RON 4,325 a month (≈ $910) · Means of support of at least the guaranteed minimum gross national salary per month for the entire visa period (rate from 1 July 2026); for residence-permit extension, at least that salary for 6 months. State scholarship holders are exempt; ethnic Romanians need not prove means. 1 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. 5
Requirements
- The programme is full-time. 1
- Means of support are at least the guaranteed minimum gross national salary per month (4,325 lei from 1 July 2026) for the entire visa period. 1
- For residence-permit extension, means are at least that salary for 6 months. 1
- State scholarship holders are exempt from the means test; ethnic Romanians need not prove means. 1
- Proof of payment of tuition for at least one year of study is required; the amount depends on the programme. 1
- Proof of acceptance issued by the Ministry of Education is submitted. 1
- A criminal record certificate is submitted. 1
- Medical insurance with EUR 30,000 (≈ $33,500) cover is submitted. 1
- Parental consent is submitted for minors. 1
- The permit can be extended by up to 6 months after graduation to finalise study documents. 2
- The residence permit for studies is extended for the total duration of studies. 1
- It may be extended up to 9 months after graduation for job search, employment or business-opening formalities. 1
Stay
- Visa 90 days; residence permit extended for the total duration of studies (exchange programmes up to 1 year), plus up to 6 months after graduation to finalise study documents and up to 9 months after graduation for job search or business set-up.
- 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 for studies: Extended for the duration of studies (exchange programmes up to 1 year); up to 6 months after graduation to finalise study documents, and up to 9 months after graduation for job search, employment formalities or business set-up.
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
Part-time employment without a separate work permit under an individual contract of no more than 6 hours per day.
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.
Official sources
- Studies: long-stay visa and residence permit · General Inspectorate for Immigration · checked 2026-10-10
- Studies - long-stay visa and residence permit (Romanian edition) · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-11
- Types of visas and the purpose of your trip · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
- Government Decision 146/2026 on the guaranteed minimum gross basic salary · Government of Romania (ANAF legislation library) · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-03-13
- Visa fees · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
- Long-term residence in Romania · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-10
- Article 8: granting of Romanian citizenship on request · National Authority for Citizenship (ANC), Romania · checked 2026-10-11
Student visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student visa | Needs income of RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910 | – | Limited |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Internship permit Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student visa?
Income of at least RON 4,325 a month (≈ $910). Means of support of at least the guaranteed minimum gross national salary per month for the entire visa period (rate from 1 July 2026); for residence-permit extension, at least that salary for 6 months. 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 Student visa?
Visa 90 days; residence permit extended for the total duration of studies (exchange programmes up to 1 year), plus up to 6 months after graduation to finalise study documents and up to 9 months after graduation for job search or business set-up.
How long does the Student 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 Student visa?
Limited. Part-time employment without a separate work permit under an individual contract of no more than 6 hours per day.
Can I bring my family on the Student 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 Student 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 Student visa lead to permanent residence in Romania?
The general rule for permanent residence in Romania is 5 years of residence. Time on the Student visa counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 8 years.
How are Student visa holders taxed in Romania?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student visa. The standard rules apply: Dividends distributed from 1 January 2026 are taxed at 16% (previously 10%), final tax for individuals.
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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.
- Studies: long-stay visa and residence permit · General Inspectorate for Immigration · checked 2026-10-10
- Studies - long-stay visa and residence permit (Romanian edition) · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-11
- Types of visas and the purpose of your trip · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
- Government Decision 146/2026 on the guaranteed minimum gross basic salary · Government of Romania (ANAF legislation library) · checked 2026-10-10
- Visa fees · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
- Long-term residence in Romania · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-10
- Article 8: granting of Romanian citizenship on request · National Authority for Citizenship (ANC), Romania · checked 2026-10-11
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