Romania Entrepreneur Visa

Romania offers a long-stay visa under the “other purposes” category for foreign nationals who will act as administrators (managers) of a Romanian company.

This route requires specific company and personal conditions to be met, including a minimum company investment of €50,000 and proof of sufficient means. It leads to a residence permit upon entry to Romania.

No minimum stay is required to maintain the visa under the entrepreneur route.

To qualify for the Romanian Entrepreneur Visa, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Core Eligibility

• You are appointed as the administrator (manager) of a Romanian company.

• You have not been and are not a shareholder/associate in any Romanian company for the last 2 years.

• No other foreign national holds residence for the same role in this company.

• The company has invested at least €50,000 (capital contribution or technology transfer).

• The company has a share capital of at least €50,000 fully invested by the 2nd year of residency (into real estate or technology transfer).

Before Entry: Long-Stay Visa (Other Purposes)

• Show proof of your administrator appointment and that the above conditions are met.

• Provide medical insurance, accommodation, and a clean criminal record.

• Pay the €120 visa fee; obtain a favorable opinion from the General Inspectorate for Immigration.

• Visa issued for stays of up to 90 days (single or multiple entries).

After Entry: 1-Year Renewable Residence Permit

• Submit passport, mandate/appointment documents, and company registry extracts.

• Prove means of at least €500/month from the mandate activity.

• Provide address proof (ownership/lease), health insurance, and a medical certificate.

• Pay applicable issuance fees.

• At the first renewal, holders must show evidence of the €50,000 investment.

• Path to citizenship
• No physical presence requirement
• Permits dual/multiple citizenship
• Lower taxes
• Safety and security
• Enhanced business access to large economies
• Short processing time

Temporary residence renewals can lead to permanent residence after 5 years of continuous lawful stay.

After holding permanent residence, a foreigner may apply for Romanian citizenship by naturalization after 8 years of lawful residence in Romania (reduced to 5 years if married to a Romanian citizen).

Applicants must demonstrate integration, have a clean criminal record, and pass examinations in the Romanian language, culture, and the Constitution.

Romania generally permits dual citizenship.

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Applications to this program should be directed to Romania’s General Inspectorate for Immigration, or to the Romanian consulates abroad.

Legislation upon which this program is based: Government Emergency Ordinance no. 194/2002