The digital nomad visa in Romania is granted to those who want to work remotely from Romania for foreign companies. Foreigners who obtain this type of visa are exempt from paying tax and social contributions on their income, until they classify as tax residents in Romania. Our immigration lawyer in Romania is able to provide complete assistance to foreign nationals willing to apply for a digital nomad visa in Romania.
| Quick Facts | |
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| Special regime for a digital nomad visa in Romania (Yes/No) | Yes, for third-state nationals. |
| Visa entry requirements for Romania | Present the mandatory documents required for obtaining the long-stay visa for digital nomads. |
| Maximum period in the country without a visa | Depending on nationality |
| Short-term residence duration | 90 days |
| Long-term residence duration | 1 year or more |
| Visa for frequent travellers | Not applicable |
| Documents required for the self-employed applying for a digital nomad visa in Romania | Proof of being employed with a company located outside of Romania, proof of minimum income, medical insurance, proof of accommodation, etc. |
| Self-employed person visa validity | 1 year, can be renewed |
| Minimum income for self-employed persons | At least three times the average gross monthly salary in Romania for the last 6 months prior to the visa application submission date. |
| Investor or business visa available | Yes, subject to different conditions. |
| Permanent residence in Romania | After at least 5 years of lawful stay in Romania. |
| Permanent residence conditions | Minimum lawful residence, proof of financial resources, medical insurance, accommodation, Romanian language knowledge, etc. |
| Dependents can join the visa holder in Romania | Not applicable |
| Family reunification option | Under the conditions for the family reunification visa for third-country nationals. Our team can give you more details. |
| Taxation requirements for the holder of a digital nomad visa in Romania | Digital nomads who spend less than 183 days in the country are not considered tax residents. Our team can give you more details about personal income taxes and compliance for those who acquire fiscal residence in Romania. |
The conditions for the digital nomad visa in Romania
The new Romanian digital nomad visa was introduced via Law 22/2022 and sets forth a new regime for foreign nationals who wish to work remotely from the country while deriving their income from outside of Romania. The Romanian digital visa is primarily aimed at non-EU/EAA/Swiss citizens, as the latter already have the right to live and work in Romania without needing a special visa.
The following conditions apply:
- The applicant derives income from a foreign company and is able to work using information or communication technology;
- The applicant can also be the owner of a company incorporated outside of Romania and can work remotely;
- Sufficient income, at least three times the average gross monthly income in the country for the last 6 months prior to submitting the visa application and for the entire duration of the stay;
- Medical insurance with a coverage of at least EUR 30,000 for the entire duration of the stay;
- To move to Romania under the digital nomad visa, you must also show proof of accommodation in Romania, usually in the form of a rental agreement.
The digital nomad visa in Romania is considered a long-term visa for other purposes and is valid for 90 days. It can be extended by obtaining a residency permit in Romania. A special application is submitted to the General Inspectorate for Immigration and proof of lawful stay is also required.
Please note that you cannot bring your family through the digital nomad visa in Romania. However, if you wish to do so, our Romanian immigration lawyers can explain the options available for family reunification.
You can also reach out to us if you have any questions about how to relocate to Romania.
Special considerations for the applicant’s income
The Romanian digital nomad visa has a set of straightforward conditions. Like the rules applicable for this type of visa in other countries, such as Greece, a rule is in place for the minimum income received by the digital nomad who sets up his or her temporary office in Romania.
Our immigration lawyers in Romania have previously mentioned that the digital nomad’s minimum income must be at least three times the average gross monthly salary in Romania for the six months preceding the application date and for the entire duration of the visa.
According to the National Statistical Institute, the average gross monthly earnings in January 2025 were 8.910 lei (or approximately 1,789 euros). In Romania, the highest net average earnings are in the information technology sector, followed by the manufacturing of certain types of products.
As revealed by the statistical data above, a digital nomad who works in the information and communication technology sector should be eligible for the monetary conditions to obtain the visa.
If from your current work you can ensure a monthly income of at least 1,800 euros (approximately) and can prove that you have had the same constant income for six months before applying for the digital nomad visa in Romania, your application has favourable chances.
Digital nomads may not always include employed individuals who can work remote. Many foreign entrepreneurs who run their own business can be tempted to switch up their office location from time to time. If you are an entrepreneur from a non-EU country who would like to take advantage of the digital nomad visa in Romania, our team can give you more information about the visa that suits your needs.
Upon request, we also provide details about the business visa, as well as other types of visas suited for long-term or short-term stays. We can also give more details about residency in Romania.
For those interested in Romanian citizenship, we inform you that foreigners can obtain it through naturalization, which requires at least 8 years of residence in Romania. If you are married to a Romanian national, you can apply for citizenship after at least 5 years of marriage.
Documents required for the Romanian digital nomad visa
The following documents and conditions apply:
- In order to obtain a digital nomad visa in Romania, you must also submit a document presenting official information about the company you work for;
- Proof of valid medical insurance;
- Proof of accommodation arrangements;
- Proof of sufficient means of subsistence;
- Travel tickets and other relevant travel documents;
- A tax compliance certificate from your home country’s tax authority;
- A criminal record certificate;
- Employment agreement with the foreign employer or proof of company registration for foreign business owners;
- Letter of intent;
- Provide a criminal record certificate and any other additional documents; sworn translations in Romanian are required.
Please note that the Romanian authorities may request additional documents on a case-by-case basis. Because the minimum monthly income is an important criterion for the visa, the authorities will ask for a bank letter, a bank account extract, or other proof that shows compliance with the previously mentioned amount.
An important requirement that applies to the documents presented for the digital nomad visa in Romania refers to their translation. Documents are translated and authorized by a sworn translator. In some cases, an apostille may also be required (to prove the authenticity of a document issued by an authority in a state that is a Hague Convention country).
Our immigration lawyer in Romania can give you more details and provide personalized counsel upon request. They can also help you if you decide to choose another country for obtaining a freelance visa, such as the UAE, where it takes only 3-4 days to get it.
Taxation rules for digital nomads in Romania
One of the advantages of obtaining a digital nomad visa in Romania is the tax exemption. For the first six months of their stay, digital nomads are not required to pay income tax or social contributions on their salary income.
However, after staying for more than 183 days within a 12-month period, digital nomads are considered tax residents and become subject to Romanian taxes on their income.
To obtain tax residency, you must register with ANAF (Romanian Tax Authority) within 30 days of staying in the country for more than 183 days in any 12 months. Our immigration lawyers in Romania can also help with the tax registration.
Please note that the exemption does not apply to other types of income earned in Romania, such as rental income or capital gains.
We can explain more about the Romanian digital visa and the taxation rules that apply to digital nomads if you are interested.
Reasons to choose Romania for remote work
Some of the main reasons for applying for a Romanian digital nomad visa are the following:
- Affordable costs: the rent, food, and transportation costs are lower in Romania, compared to other Western European capital cities;
- Networking: foreign digital nomads can find other like-minded professionals, both nationals and expats;
- A beautiful country: foreigners with a digital nomad visa in Romania will enjoy exploring the beautiful regions and mountains.
Another reason for obtaining a digital visa in Romania and working remotely here is the fast internet connection. According to SpeedTest.net, Romania had the following median internet speed in August 2024 (for fixed broadband):
- Rank: 13;
- Download speed: 200.94 Mbps;
- Upload speed: 135.72 Mbps;
- Latency: 6ms.
Our English-speaking team will help you prepare the application for the Romanian digital nomad visa and will also assist you upon request once you arrive in the country. Moreover, our lawyers in Romania are also able to answer questions from various other areas of law, such as real estate, business law, and more.
A digital nomad who decides to remain in the country will usually only do so for a limited time. However, for those who decide to remain in Romania for medium to long-term purposes, our team can answer questions about the long-stay visa or, for those interested in a permanent relocation, any questions about acquiring Romanian citizenship by naturalization/application.
Feel free to contact our immigration lawyers in Romania for more details.