π·π΄ Romania
Low flat taxes and EU membership in an increasingly popular Balkan-adjacent hub
Visa Options
- Digital Nomad Visa (up to 2 years (1 year + 1 year renewal)) β Income of ~3x Romanian gross average salary (~β¬3,600β4,000/mo), remote employment/business abroad
- Long-Stay Visa for Business Purposes (D/AF) (1 year (renewable)) β β¬50,000+ contribution to a Romanian company where you act as administrator, or proof of business viability
- EU Blue Card (up to 2 years (renewable)) β Job offer, salary β₯1.3x average gross salary, higher-education qualification
- Long-Stay Visa for Family Reunification (1 year (renewable)) β Family tie to Romanian citizen or resident
Tax Overview
- Income Tax: 10% flat rate
- Dividend Tax: 8% (scheduled to rise to 16% from 2026 β confirm current rate before publishing)
- Corporate Tax: 16% (1β3% micro-enterprise turnover tax available for small companies)
- VAT: 19%
Cost of Living
- Comfortable living (single, typical): β¬700 β β¬1,100/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Bucharest, center): β¬500 β β¬750/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Cluj-Napoca/TimiΘoara): β¬400 β β¬600/mo
- Groceries: β¬180 β β¬260/mo
- Utilities: β¬110 β β¬170/mo
- Dining out: β¬6 β β¬15/meal
- Public transport: β¬15 β β¬25/mo pass
Relocation Checklist
- Obtain a Romanian tax identification number (CIF/CNP)
- Open a Romanian bank account
- Apostille and translate required documents
- Apply for the long-stay visa at a Romanian consulate
- Book initial accommodation and secure a rental contract
- Register your address with local authorities upon arrival
- Apply for the residence permit at the Immigration Inspectorate (IGI)
- Register with a local family doctor / health system