Romania Sets Seven Conditions for Long-Term Residency

Romania's General Inspectorate for Immigration has outlined seven cumulative conditions that foreign nationals must meet to qualify for long-term residence in Romania. Applicants must have lived legally and continuously in Romania for a minimum of five years before applying.

They must demonstrate a stable source of income, showing proof of earnings at or above the national minimum gross salary for at least 12 months, although foreign family members of Romanian citizens are exempt from this requirement. Additionally, applicants must hold valid social health insurance, provide legal proof of ownership or entitlement to their living space, and demonstrate satisfactory command of the Romanian language.

They must not pose any threat to national security or public order, with the latter condition met if the applicant has not committed any intentional crime resulting in a custodial sentence of more than five years. Individuals of Romanian origin or those deemed in Romania's national interest may qualify under a simplified framework, only needing to satisfy the security conditions.