Romania

romania

Romania is a country that offers various citizenship programs. As a citizen, you gain full rights including visa-free travel, access to education, healthcare, and the ability to live and work without restrictions.

Why Citizenship of Romania?

Free Residence

Live anywhere in the country without visa restrictions or bureaucracy.

Visa-Free Travel

Visit up to 26 European countries without visas — with citizenship this is possible.

Citizenship for the Whole Family

Add your spouse, children and even parents — together with you.

Access to Education and Healthcare

Schools, universities and healthcare — available for you and your children.

Full Civil Rights

Right to vote, work in government, and participate fully in society.

Hereditary

Citizenship is passed on to your children automatically.

Safe and Stable Country

Low crime rate and stable economy.

Comfortable Climate and Lifestyle

Mild winters, warm seas, delicious food and a relaxed pace of life.

How to Obtain Citizenship of Romania

Citizenship grants you a passport, full civil rights, visa-free travel, and access to education and healthcare. The holder has the right to permanent residence and can pass citizenship to their children.

Repatriation
  • Repatriation

Repatriation

Romanian citizenship based on ancestry is obtained through the repatriation program (restoration of citizenship). This program is designed for descendants of Romanian citizens who resided in the country's historical territories—Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina.

The primary method for obtaining Romanian citizenship is by demonstrating Romanian ancestry.
To participate in the program, you must provide proof that your parents or grandparents either resided in or were born within territories that were part of Romania between 1918 and 1940.

To submit your application, you are required to travel in person to Bucharest—the capital of Romania—on one occasion. A second visit will be necessary to take the oath of allegiance. During the oath ceremony, you must demonstrate a basic command of the Romanian language and recite the text of the oath.

Repatriation

Requirements Romania

Residence Period

Legal residence in the country for the required minimum period

Language Knowledge

Confirmation of language proficiency at the required level

Employment

Candidates must not be subject to deportation due to immigration violations

Security

Applicants must not pose a threat to national security or public health

Clean Criminal Record

No criminal convictions with imprisonment of 6 months or more within 10 years prior to application

Socio-Cultural Integration

Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the country's history, geography and traditions

Step-by-Step Process Romania

1

Document collection and preparation

2

Obtaining initial residence permit

3

Residence permit renewal and permanent residency

4

Language, history and culture testing

5

Citizenship application submission

6

Taking the oath and receiving the certificate

7

Processing internal documents and passport

1

Document collection and preparation

2

Obtaining initial residence permit

3

Residence permit renewal and permanent residency

4

Language, history and culture testing

5

Citizenship application submission

6

Taking the oath and receiving the certificate

7

Processing internal documents and passport

Required Documents Romania

Birth certificate

Birth certificate

Parents' passports

Parents' passports

Documents confirming parents' legal status

Documents confirming parents' legal status

Medical birth documentation

Medical birth documentation

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How a pensioner can obtain a European residence permit

08.05.2025

A client — a pensioner from Russia who owns property in Bulgaria — approached us wishing to simplify regular trips to Bulgaria and free movement within the Schengen area given the increasingly complex visa process. We arranged a Bulgarian residence permit for him on the basis of his pension, prepared the full document package for the D visa, and accompanied him to the submission. He successfully received a 6-month visa. Upon arrival in Bulgaria, we helped him apply for a residence permit, and within a few weeks he obtained a Bulgarian residence permit valid for one year and renewable annually. He now regularly visits Bulgaria, lives in his property, travels freely around Europe, and we continue to support him with status renewals.

France

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A client from Georgia approached us with the goal of moving to France with his family, opening a company there, and running a business. We proposed a French Passeport Talent – Créateur d'entreprise residence permit. To this end we prepared a business plan, a justification of the project's economic value for France, and a full dossier for submission to the Ministry of the Economy. After the project was approved, the client and his family received D visas valid for 3 months and arrived in France. We assisted with setting up the company, making the required investments, and applying for the Passeport Talent residence permit, which they received for 4 years. The client now lives in France with his family and is growing the business, while we continue to support his operations, including accounting support and document preparation for future residence permit renewals.

Poland

Poland

Restoration of Polish citizenship

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A client approached us wishing to obtain long-term status in one of the European countries. While analysing her situation, we found that her grandmother had lived in Brest between 1918 and 1939 and was of Polish origin. We carried out archival research, confirmed her ethnicity, and arranged a Karta Polaka for her — a document confirming Polish heritage. On the basis of the Karta Polaka, the client applied for a Polish permanent residence permit and successfully received it. She is currently preparing to confirm her knowledge of the Polish language at A2 level so that she can later apply for Polish citizenship.

Spain

Spain

How to quickly obtain a European residence permit with a C visa

10.06.2024

A client from Russia with property on the French Riviera and an account with a French bank contacted us, having trouble obtaining long-term Schengen visas. To preserve access to the account and continue travelling to France, we arranged a French residence permit for financially independent persons, issued for one year and not requiring permanent residency. As a result, the client travels freely around France and the Schengen area and continues to use their bank account.

France

France

How to unblock a bank account thanks to French residency

12.01.2024

A client from Russia with property on the French Riviera and an account with a French bank contacted us, having trouble obtaining long-term Schengen visas. To preserve access to the account and continue travelling to France, we arranged a French residence permit for financially independent persons, issued for one year and not requiring permanent residency. As a result, the client travels freely around France and the Schengen area and continues to use their bank account.

Paraguay

Paraguay

How to open up the world visa-free with a Paraguay passport

12.01.2024

A family of entrepreneurs who regularly travel to Europe, the United States, Canada, and Australia faced growing difficulties obtaining visas and approached us for an alternative solution. After reviewing several options, we suggested Paraguayan citizenship, which can be obtained in about 2.5 years with no investment, residency, or language requirements. The family needed only three visits to the country, and during the last one they received their passports, allowing them to travel freely around the world and respond quickly to their business needs.

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frequently asked questions

Here you will find answers to the most common questions about obtaining citizenship, to quickly understand the key stages and opportunities.

Timelines depend on the program: citizenship by investment in Caribbean countries - from 3 to 6 months, Malta - 12-14 months, naturalisation in EU countries - from 5 to 10 years. We will help you choose a program that fits your timeline.

Yes, most programs allow you to include minor children in the application. Some programs also let you include adult children up to 26-30 years old, provided they are financially dependent on the applicant.

In most cases, no. Many countries allow dual or multiple citizenship. However, there are exceptions (for example, Singapore, UAE). We will advise you on each specific case.

Citizenship by investment programs are offered by: Malta, Montenegro, Turkey (in Europe), Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada (Caribbean region), Vanuatu (Oceania). Minimum investment - from USD 100,000.

A residence permit is a permission to reside that needs to be renewed. Citizenship is full membership in a state with the right to vote, a passport and social guarantees. Citizenship is passed on by inheritance.

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