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Remote work route

Long-stay digital nomad route, D/AS

Romania includes foreign remote workers and qualifying foreign business owners in its long-stay visa categories.

Sources reviewed September 14, 2026 · Expanded guide

START WITH THE WORK YOU DO

What work is allowed?

The digital nomad category is based on income from a company registered outside Romania and work performed remotely. [1]

The details behind the route.

What income is required?
At least three times Romania’s average gross monthly salary for each preceding six months and the visa period. [1]
How long is the entry visa?
The general long-stay visa permits 90 days. [1]
What happens after arrival?
Apply for the residence extension at the local immigration office at least 30 days before visa stay expires. [1]
BEFORE YOU APPLY

Gather your documents.

Key items from the linked guidance. Use the authority checklist for the complete requirements. [1]

  • Foreign employment or company evidence.
  • Six months of income evidence.
  • Original passport and the supporting documents required for D/AS.
FROM RESEARCH TO APPLICATION

Take it step by step.

  1. Find the digital nomad conditions under D/AS on the official eViza site.

  2. Follow its supporting-document and consular application instructions.

  3. Plan the separate residence application before your permitted stay expires.

Application guidance [1]

Open official application guidance

Confirm before committing.

  • Confirm the applicable salary amount, insurance, family rules and current fees.

Keep this in mind.

The long-stay entry visa and subsequent residence permit are separate stages.

Ask and verify your situation
Make my Romania checklist