Romania Digital Nomad Visa Timeline and Costs

Romania’s digital nomad route is a two-stage plan: obtain the D/AS long-stay visa, then extend temporary residence after arrival if staying beyond the initial visa period.

For eligibility, start with the Romania Digital Nomad Visa guide. For evidence preparation, use the documents checklist.

Quick Answer

The D/AS long-stay visa is generally granted for 90 days. Romania’s eVisa fee page states that long-stay visa applications submitted through the eVisa portal for validation at diplomatic missions or consular offices from 27 April 2026 are charged EUR 300. If the applicant wants to remain longer, the residence extension must be filed personally in Romania at least 30 days before the D visa stay expires.

Timeline Summary

Stage	What Happens	Planning Note
1. Fit check	Confirm foreign employment or foreign-company route	Romanian local work is a different category
2. Income check	Calculate 3x average gross monthly salary	Working estimate: RON 29,220/month
3. Evidence build	Prepare contract/company, tax, income, police, insurance, accommodation, travel	Translations and apostilles can drive timing
4. eVisa filing	Upload and submit the long-stay visa application	Digital filing does not remove consular-original checks
5. Consular stage	Present originals if required	Decision timing can depend on file complexity
6. Entry	Enter Romania under the D/AS visa	Initial stay is 90 days
7. Extension	Apply at territorial immigration office	File at least 30 days before expiry
8. Residence period	Live in Romania under residence permit if approved	Track tax and renewal requirements

Visa Fee

The current standard long-stay D visa processing fee is EUR 300 for eVisa applications submitted for validation at Romanian diplomatic missions and consular offices abroad from 27 April 2026.

Applicants should also budget for:

• authenticated Romanian translations;
• apostille or over-legalisation of foreign public documents;
• criminal-record certificate fees;
• medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 coverage;
• accommodation reservations or lease deposits;
• travel reservations;
• residence-permit extension fees after arrival;
• tax advice if staying long enough to trigger residence.

Income Planning

The digital nomad income rule is at least three times Romania’s average gross monthly salary. The eVisa page requires proof for each of the six months before applying and for the whole period covered by the visa.

For a working July 2026 estimate, AGERPRES reported INS data showing April 2026 average gross earnings of RON 9,740. Three times that is about RON 29,220/month.

Do not use this as a permanently fixed number. Refresh the latest INS or consular guidance before filing.

90-Day D Visa And Extension

Romania’s eVisa page describes long-stay visas as granted for 90 days. The D visa can be extended on national territory through a residence permit issued by the Inspectorate General for Immigration.

The extension application must be filed personally at least 30 days before the visa stay expires. This makes the first 60 days in Romania important: secure accommodation, organise local records, and prepare the extension file early.

Processing Watchpoints

The eVisa page states that long-stay visa applications are settled no later than 30 days from presentation at the diplomatic mission or consular post abroad. However, applicants should allow extra calendar time for appointments, translations, legalisation, evidence requests, and residence-extension preparation.

Related Romania Guides

Need	Best page
Core rules	Main guide
Evidence	Documents checklist
Family and extension	Family and residence-extension rules
Tax and setup	Tax, banking, insurance, and setup

Editorial Status

This article was checked against official sources on July 21, 2026. It is informational only and is not immigration, legal, tax, employment, insurance, banking, or relocation advice.