There are two types of Residence Permits in Romania:
Foreigners who have long-stay visas for Romania can acquire a temporary residence permit. This permit can be prolonged for 1-5 years through an application and required documents managed by the IGI, based on the purpose. The application needs to be lodged at least 30 days before the permit or visa expiration.
The temporary residence permit is granted if the applicant:
The permanent residence permit can be obtained only if foreign citizens have been granted a temporary residence permit and meet these conditions:
Additionally, you can acquire a permanent residence permit even if you do not meet the above conditions if:
Internally, after registering the file, you might undergo an interview to assess your proficiency in the Romanian language. The processing time for permanent residence permits is a maximum of 6 months, with the possibility of a 90-day extension. In case of approval, the permanent residence permit will be issued for a 5-year period, with the potential for extension.
Foreign citizens granted a long-term residence permit must adhere to Romanian laws and enjoy the same rights as Romanian citizens, including the right to work and study, validation of their studies and diplomas, and social security benefits. Upon receiving the permanent residence permit, foreign citizens will be assigned a CNP (personal identification number), which will remain unchanged, regardless of their entries or time spent in Romania until obtaining Romanian citizenship. This 13-digit number will be included in all temporary residence and other relevant documents.
For further details, please visit the official website of the General Inspectorate for Immigrations, Citizens NON-UE section.