A temporary residence permit in Romania is not issued to a foreign citizen immediately. To obtain this document, it is necessary to stay in the country for three months on the basis of an open visa D (national type). After this deadline, you can apply to the local immigration department to obtain a residence permit in Romania.

Grounds for obtaining a temporary residence permit in Romania:

• Own business and investment activities. Foreign entrepreneurs who have registered their own business in the country can obtain a temporary residence permit in Romania. This basis involves a thorough examination of both the candidate himself and his company. It is necessary to provide a project of the future business, as well as to confirm the investment of at least 150 000 euros and the creation of 25 jobs. If all conditions are met, the foreigner has the right to obtain a residence permit for a period of 1 year with the right to extend it further.

• Marriage with a citizen of Romania. Romania grants foreigners who are legally married to citizens of the country the right to obtain a permit for temporary residence in the country for a period of 1 year. If after the end of this period the relationship of the couple does not undergo changes, then the status can be extended – first until obtaining a permanent place of residence, and soon before obtaining citizenship.

• Education in Romanian universities. Having entered one of the local universities, a foreigner has the right to obtain a residence permit in the country for the entire period of study.

Pay attention! When planning immigration to the EU, foreigners often consider buying real estate in a certain country as an opportunity to obtain a residence permit in a shorter time frame. In some countries, this step actually gives the candidate some advantages. Unfortunately, Romania is not among them. Here, the purchase of residential or commercial real estate, regardless of its value, does not guarantee temporary or permanent residence.

You can get detailed information about procedures and necessary documents on the website of the General Immigration Inspectorate.