About the Romania Digital Nomad Visa
Romania offers the Digital Nomad Visa (Viza D pentru activitate de muncă la distanță) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Romania for 1 year, renewable for additional 1-year periods. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least EUR5,100 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Romania treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Minimum income of 3× Romania's average gross salary per month. In 2025: approximately RON 25,500/month (~€5,100/month or ~USD $5,500/month) based on Romanian National Statistics Institute average salary data. Income must derive from remote work for non-Romanian employers/clients.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Completed visa application form
- Passport-size photographs
- Employment contract or service contracts with non-Romanian company (must be valid for at least 12 more months and specify remote work arrangement)
- Proof of income (payslips or bank statements confirming at least 3× average Romanian gross salary for last 3 months)
- Health insurance valid in Romania for full stay
- Clean criminal record certificate (apostilled, translated to Romanian)
- Proof of accommodation in Romania (rental contract, hotel booking, or property deed)
- Proof of IT/telecom means to work remotely.
How to Apply for the Romania DNV
Processing time: Approximately 30 days from application submission at Romanian consulate.
- 1Confirm eligibility (non-EU/EEA; remote worker for non-Romanian employer earning min 3× average Romanian gross salary; contract valid for at least 1 more year).
- 2Gather all required documents (apostilled, translated to Romanian where required).
- 3Apply at nearest Romanian consulate or embassy in home country.
- 4Pay visa fee (~€120).
- 5Wait approximately 30 days for decision.
- 6Enter Romania with visa.
- 7Optional: Apply for long-term residence permit in Romania if staying over 6 months.
Application fees: Consular visa fee: approximately €120 per person. Residence permit fee (if converting visa to permit in Romania): varies — approximately RON 250–500 (~€50–100).
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Visa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 1 year, renewable for additional 1-year periods.
Renewal: Yes — the Digital Nomad Visa (Viza D pentru activitate de muncă la distanță) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Romania
No income tax on foreign-sourced earnings if staying under 183 days/year. After 183 days, Romanian income tax at 10% flat rate applies. Romania has one of the lowest flat income tax rates in the EU. No social contributions required for non-residents. Romania has double taxation treaties with many countries.
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