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๐ท๐ด Digital Nomad Visa
Romania digital nomad visa for Americans
The Digital Nomad Visa lets you live in Romania while you keep working for clients or an employer outside the country. Income needed: ~โฌ3,300-3,700/mo (3x Romanian avg gross wage (about $3,792 a month). Length: 1 yr.
๐ Open to applications ๐งพ Moderate tax Europe (Schengen)
The visa in numbers
๐ At about $3,792 a month, Romania's bar is higher than 30 and lower than 11 of the 42 open nomad visas with a set income minimum. Compare all nomad visas โ
Requirements and details
| ๐ Visa | Digital Nomad Visa |
| ๐ต Income needed | ~โฌ3,300-3,700/mo (3x Romanian avg gross wage โ rises yearly) โ $3,792 a month in US dollars at current rates |
| ๐ณ Fees | ~โฌ120 |
| โณ How long it lasts | 1 yr |
| ๐ Renewal | Yes โ +1 yr |
| ๐ Where you apply | Consulate abroad (visa), then immigration in-country |
| ๐ Time you must spend there | None strict |
| ๐ Path to permanent residency | DNV years generally don't count toward PR |
| ๐งพ Tax | Nomads exempt from Romanian income tax if under 183 days; flat 10% if resident ๐ก Moderate ยท Worldwide income ยท top rate 10% |
| ๐ Good to know | Employer/company must be 3+ yrs old for owner route; letter of intent required; EU's fastest broadband |
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Can the income bar cover life in Romania?
All-in monthly cost for one person (everyday living costs plus a 1-bedroom city-centre rent), from the cities we cover.
| City | All-in / month | Income bar covers it |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ท๐ด Bucharest | $1,456 | 2.6ร |
Data last updated ยท Source: Curated immigration research (confidence: medium)
Romania nomad visa: common questions
How much income do I need for Romania's digital nomad visa?
~โฌ3,300-3,700/mo (3x Romanian avg gross wage โ rises yearly). That's about $3,792 a month in US dollars at current exchange rates.
How long does the Digital Nomad Visa last, and can I renew it?
1 yr. Renewal: Yes โ +1 yr.
Where do I apply?
Consulate abroad (visa), then immigration in-country.
What documents do I need?
Passport, income proof (3x avg wage, 6 months), remote work contract, letter of intent, tax-compliance proof, accommodation, insurance, criminal record. Requirements vary by consulate, so check the current list before you book an appointment.
Can it lead to permanent residency in Romania?
DNV years generally don't count toward PR.
Will I pay tax in Romania as a digital nomad?
Nomads exempt from Romanian income tax if under 183 days; flat 10% if resident. As an American you also stay taxable by the IRS on your worldwide income wherever you live; the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and foreign tax credits usually stop you paying twice. Compare taxes abroad for Americans.