Living in Romania
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Bucharest
Currency
RON
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Romania.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Romania
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
| Finland | Visa Free | — |
| France | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Romania
Monthly costs
Bucharest
Rent (center)
600 USD/mo
Groceries
270 USD/mo
Transport
20 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,010 USD/mo
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Work permits
Romania offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Long Stay Work Visa
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Employer gets ANOFM approval
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EU Blue Card
Duration: 2 years
Min RON 14,000/month, higher education
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Digital Nomad Visa
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Remote workers, min €700/month
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
10% – 10%
Social Security (Employee)
0.35%
Flat 10%. High employee social security (pension 25% + health 10%). Micro-enterprise 1%.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Romania. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Romania eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Language
iTalki
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