Romania Digital Nomad Visa
Romania's Digital Nomad Visa lets non-EU remote workers earning about €5,500/month gross (three times the average salary) live in Romania for up to three years, exempt from Romanian tax on that income under the 183-day threshold.
The income bar is high (3× the average gross salary, re-indexed yearly) and must be shown for the six months before you apply. The headline benefit is Law 69/2023: no Romanian income tax or social contributions on foreign salary while you stay 183 days or less. Since January 2025 Romania is in full Schengen, so the permit also gives Schengen travel. [Source: Romania Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) ↗]
Updated: Romania joined full Schengen in January 2025 (the permit now gives Schengen travel); the 3× average-gross-salary income bar rises each year.
Key requirements
- Gross income ≈€5,500/month (3× the average gross salary), shown for the prior 6 months
- Remote work for, or ownership of, a company registered outside Romania
- Health insurance of at least €30,000 and a clean criminal record
- Apply online via evisa.mae.ro; the income bar re-indexes upward yearly
Before you apply
Romania requires private health insurance for the application. A nomad policy (like SafetyWing or Genki) meets the requirement and covers you abroad.
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How much income do you need for the Romania digital nomad visa?
You need about ≈€5,500/month gross (3× average gross salary), shown from income earned outside Romania.
Who can apply for the Romania nomad visa?
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss (third-country nationals). It's for people working remotely (employed, freelance, business) for clients or employers outside Romania. Family can be included (Family join separately via reunification once you hold the permit).
How long is the Romania nomad visa valid?
It's granted for 12 months, renewable up to 3 years total. Processing typically takes ~10–14 working days (online).
Do you pay tax in Romania as a digital nomad?
Digital nomad holders are exempt from Romanian income tax and social contributions on foreign salary income while staying up to 183 days (Law 69/2023); cross 183 days and you're taxed as a resident at a flat 10%.
Do you need health insurance for the Romania nomad visa?
Yes. Romania requires private health insurance covering your stay. Nomad policies like SafetyWing or Genki are built for this.
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Visa rules and income thresholds change and can vary by consulate. Confirm the current requirements with Romania Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) before applying. This page is general information, not legal advice.