Romania digital nomad visa
Digital Nomad Visa (D/AS) (Viza de lunga sedere pentru nomazi digitali) · Europe
Romania offers the Digital Nomad Visa (D/AS) for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is ~RON 26,730/month (~EUR 5,400 / USD 5,800), the visa is valid for Long-stay visa 90 days, then a residence permit (often 6 months at a time) (yes, while requirements are met, up to ~36 months (3 years)), and the government fee is Residence permit fees ~EUR 170 total; visa application fee N/A. Remote salary from a foreign employer is exempt from Romanian income tax/social contributions while under 183 days; cross 183 days = tax resident. Family/dependent rules are not clearly published. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: General Inspectorate for Immigration (igi.mfa.gov.ro). Data as of June 2026.
Romania nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Romania |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | ~RON 26,730/month (~EUR 5,400 / USD 5,800) |
| Visa duration | Long-stay visa 90 days, then a residence permit (often 6 months at a time) |
| Renewable | Yes, while requirements are met, up to ~36 months (3 years) |
| Government fee | Residence permit fees ~EUR 170 total; visa application fee N/A |
| Tax for nomads | Remote salary from a foreign employer is exempt from Romanian income tax/social contributions while under 183 days; cross 183 days = tax resident |
| Processing time | ~10-14 days (reported) |
| Family / dependents | N/A. Dependent rules not confirmed on a verified source. |
Source: General Inspectorate for Immigration (igi.mfa.gov.ro). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
~RON 26,730/month (~EUR 5,400 / USD 5,800). 3x Romania's average gross monthly salary; recalculated yearly, so a moving target. Must be proven for each of the last 6 months.
Requirements & eligibility
Remote work for a foreign employer or own foreign company; 6 months of bank statements at threshold; health insurance >=EUR 30,000; apostilled clean record; proof of accommodation.
Tax for digital nomads in Romania
Remote salary from a foreign employer is exempt from Romanian income tax/social contributions while under 183 days; cross 183 days = tax resident.
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Romania depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Romania's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
N/A. Dependent rules not confirmed on a verified source.
Processing time
~10-14 days (reported).
Data quality for Romania
Partly from secondary sources — verify on the official source. Verified against the official Romania source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Romania digital nomad visa?
The Romania Digital Nomad Visa (D/AS) requires ~RON 26,730/month (~EUR 5,400 / USD 5,800). 3x Romania's average gross monthly salary; recalculated yearly, so a moving target. Must be proven for each of the last 6 months. Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.
How long is the Romania digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is Long-stay visa 90 days, then a residence permit (often 6 months at a time). Yes, while requirements are met, up to ~36 months (3 years).
How much does the Romania digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is Residence permit fees ~EUR 170 total; visa application fee N/A. This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Romania?
Remote salary from a foreign employer is exempt from Romanian income tax/social contributions while under 183 days; cross 183 days = tax resident. This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Romania's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Romania nomad visa?
N/A. Dependent rules not confirmed on a verified source.
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Last updated: 2026-06-20