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Romania
Routes, costs and best-fit cities in Romania — from official sources.
Romania is in Europe. 44 cities tracked. 8 legal residence routes on record. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-14.
Official sources·44 cities tracked·Last checked 2026-06-14
Legal routes
Official residence and work routes. Verify current requirements at the linked authority before applying.
Moving from popular origins to Romania now lives in the corridor hub.
| Route | Status | Processing | Minimum salary | Family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asylum | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | IGI |
| Citizenship / naturalisation (8y residence) | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | IGI |
| Digital nomad visa (2022) | Active | Must verify | 3700 EUR | Must verify | IGI |
| EU Blue Card | Active | Must verify | 4200 EUR | Must verify | IGI |
| EU/EEA/CH free movement | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | IGI |
| Family reunification | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Yes | IGI |
| Long-stay visa (type D) | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | IGI |
| Work permit (non-EU) | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | IGI |
Cost & work summary
Country medians across all tracked cities. Each figure carries its own source and observation date.
| Metric | Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Social Contribution Rate | 35 % percent | ANAF (Codul Fiscal) 2026-06-13 |
A |
| Top Marginal Income Tax Rate | 10 % percent | ANAF (Codul Fiscal) 2026-06-13 |
A |
| corporate_tax_rate_percent | 16 % percent | ANAF (Codul Fiscal) 2026-06-13 |
A |
| vat_standard_percent | 19 % percent | ANAF (Codul Fiscal) 2026-06-13 |
A |
Best cities by profile
Top cities in Romania by population, from the current catalog.
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FAQ
What does this Romania page cover?
Country-level migration indicators, legal residence pathways, and linked city pages in the current catalog.
Where do Romania numbers come from?
From the country’s official statistical, migration, labour, environment and health authorities, and from recognized international organizations such as Eurostat, OECD, EEA and WHO.
Is this immigration or tax advice?
No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.