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Romania Digital Nomad Visa

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At a glance

$4,300/mo

Min income

$120

Fee

1 year

Validity

2–4 weeks

Processing

Required

Insurance

REQUIRED STEP 1

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Health cover for the visa

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REQUIRED STEP 2

Proof of funds

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Living in Romania

Human Development Index0.827 · #53

InternetExcellent

Cost of livingExcellent

SafetyGood

Romanian leu (lei) · Capital: Bucharest · Romanian · +40

How to apply for the Romania digital nomad visa

1Show ~3× Romania's average gross salary in monthly income for the past 6 months.
2Prove remote employment or your own company registered abroad.
3Hold health insurance for the whole stay and a clean record.
4Apply for the long-stay digital nomad visa via eVisa or a consulate.

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Facts last reviewed: 14 July 2026 · always confirm with the official source before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Does Romania have a digital nomad visa?

Yes. Romania offers a remote-work visa valid for 1 year, renewable, with typical processing of 2–4 weeks. Facts last reviewed 2026-07-14.

What income do you need for the Romania digital nomad visa?

Approximately US$4,300 per month from remote work outside Romania. Always verify the current threshold on the official source.

How much does the Romania nomad visa cost?

The application fee is roughly US$120. Additional costs can include insurance, document translation and legalisation.

Is health insurance required for the Romania nomad visa?

Yes — proof of health insurance covering your stay in Romania is a required part of the application.

Remote work in Romania: what the data says

We track 5 cities in Romania: Brașov, Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Timișoara. Monthly budgets average around $1,240: Sibiu is the most affordable base at roughly $1,100, while Bucharest runs about $1,400. For connectivity, Cluj-Napoca leads with an internet score of 4.8/5.

The main language is Romanian and the dialing code is +40. Before booking flights, check Romania public holidays — banks, offices and some coworking spaces close. Time-zone planning for calls back home is easiest with the Meeting Planner.

City snapshot: Romania at a glance

Brașov — ~$1,200/mo; 3.9/5 overall; internet 4.6/5; safety 4.5/5. Live clock: local time.

Bucharest — ~$1,400/mo; 4.1/5 overall; internet 4.8/5; safety 4.2/5. Live clock: local time.

Cluj-Napoca — ~$1,300/mo; 4.1/5 overall; internet 4.8/5; safety 4.4/5. Live clock: local time.

Sibiu — ~$1,100/mo; 3.8/5 overall; internet 4.6/5; safety 4.5/5. Live clock: local time.

Timișoara — ~$1,200/mo; 3.8/5 overall; internet 4.7/5; safety 4.4/5. Live clock: local time.

Romania spans 1 time zone among our tracked cities (Europe/Bucharest). The reference offset is UTC+3 mid-year, with daylight saving. Weigh Romania against neighbours with our comparison pages linked from each city, or scan the whole region on the cities index.

Frequently asked questions

Which city in Romania is best for digital nomads?

Compare our tracked hubs: Brașov, Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Timișoara.

What is the cheapest city in Romania for remote work?

Sibiu, at roughly $1,100 per month for a single nomad.

How much does it cost to live in Romania as a nomad?

Across the cities we track, budgets average about $1,240 per month.

What language is spoken in Romania?

Primarily Romanian.

What time zone is Romania in?

Romania's tracked cities use Europe/Bucharest among others.

When are public holidays in Romania?

See the full list with dates.

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