EU / EEA / Switzerland

No visa to enter for study; register if staying beyond short visits.

Steps

  1. Admission at a Romanian university.
  2. Travel — ID or passport.
  3. Registration — For stays over 90 days, register with immigration (IGI); obtain certificate with CNP.
  4. Health — EHIC or local enrollment as applicable.

Non-EU

Steps

  1. Ministry acceptance letter — University forwards file; Ministry issues acceptance needed for the visa.
  2. Funds — Prove the legal minimum (source: 4,050 RON/month in early 2026 with a scheduled increase to 4,325 RON mid-2026—verify decrees).
  3. eVisa — Upload documents on the MFA portal; attend embassy for originals and fee (source: €120).
  4. Entry — D/SD visa.
  5. Residence permit — Apply at IGI before the visa expires (about 30 days margin).

Checklist

  • Passport, ministry letter, tuition payment proof, bank statements, medical certificate, criminal record, accommodation proof.

Official links

Go deeper

Operational detail and official links—amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the competent portal before filing or paying.

Digital identity & tax access

CNP & ID card

The CNP is your personal numeric code; the national ID card is used across banking, housing, and healthcare.

ANAF Virtual Private Space (SPV)

Secure mailbox for tax notices and filings; access typically requires a qualified digital certificate or other ANAF-approved methods.

ROeID / eGov

National digital ID rollout—check official eligibility and supported services.

Income tax, social contributions, business

Unique declaration

Self-employed income often uses the Unique Declaration—verify deadlines each year.

PFA / micro-company

Authorised individuals (PFA) and SRL micro-regimes have different social contributions and caps.

Residence registration

City hall (population records)

Register your address after moving; bring lease, ID, and residence permit if required.

Foreign ministry

Consular services for Romanian citizens abroad.

Study

University admissions and diploma recognition (e.g. CNRED where applicable).

Residence permits (non-EU)

Applications and renewals via the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI).

Note

This block complements the guide with institutional entry points—not legal or tax advice.

Trusted sources we used for this content

Romanian and EU public sources: Eurostat, Government portal, ANAF (tax), CNAS (health insurance), and the Interior Ministry. Confirm requirements on the official portal.