Romania (RO)
Romania is the largest country in Southeastern Europe — a full Schengen EU member state blessed with the dramatic Carpathian mountains, medieval Saxon towns like Sibiu and Brasov, the legendary Transylvania region, a booming technology sector, and one of the lowest costs of living in the European Union.
Key Documents Checklist
Gather these before and after moving to Romania.
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond planned stay. EU/EEA citizens can enter with a valid national ID card. Bring the original plus 3 certified copies for residence applications at IGI (Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări).
Required for the rezidență fiscală (CNP/NIF) application, marriage, family reunion, and school registration. Must be apostilled in the country of issue and translated into Romanian by an authorised translator (traducător autorizat).
Needed for family reunion residence permits, name changes, and joint tax filings. Apostille + sworn Romanian translation required.
Required for school enrolment, family reunion residence permits, and the state child allowance (alocație de stat pentru copii). Apostille and sworn Romanian translation required.
Degree diplomas, supplements, and transcripts. Recognition is handled by CNRED (Centrul Național de Recunoaștere și Echivalare a Diplomelor). Sworn Romanian translation required; apostille needed for documents from non-EU countries.
Required for a work residence permit and for registering with ANAF (tax authority) and CAS (social security). Must be signed in Romanian or bilingual.
EU/EEA licences are valid indefinitely. Non-EU licences must be exchanged within 6 months of establishing residence at the Serviciul Permise Auto (DRPCIV). Some nationalities require a new theory/practical exam.
Proof of health coverage: EU citizens should bring the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) plus an S1/A1 form if still insured in home country. Non-EU citizens need proof of Romanian public (CNAS) or private health insurance for residence permit applications.
Cazier judiciar or equivalent police clearance issued within the last 6 months. Required for residence permits, public-sector jobs, and some regulated professions. Apostille and sworn Romanian translation required.
Rental contract registered with ANAF, a notarised host declaration (declarație de găzduire), or a property deed. Required for the residence registration (viză de reședință) and for your CNP (Cod Numeric Personal).
Recent bank statements (3–6 months), pay slips, or pension statements. Required for non-employment residence permits (self-sufficient, digital nomad visa, family member).
If posted or transferring pension/unemployment rights from another EU state, bring your A1 (social security coverage) or U1 (unemployment history) forms issued by your home institution.
EU pet passport or veterinary health certificate, rabies vaccination record (valid, not fresher than 21 days for first shot), and microchip certificate. Mandatory for crossing the Schengen border.
📜 What is an Apostille?
An apostille is an official certification that validates a document for international use. It is issued by a designated authority in the country where the document was issued (usually a court or government office). Required for documents from Hague Convention member states.
🌍 Certified Translations
Certified translations must be done by a sworn/authorised translator. In Romania, only translations by officially registered translators are accepted by government offices. Keep originals — they may be returned after verification.
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