Romania entrepreneur startup route
1 current source-backed entrepreneur startup pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-13
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial / business activities | Shareholders or members of a company's management or administration may qualify for Romanian residence for commercial or business activity; the official route is not described as a separate startup scheme. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial / business activities | The exact Romanian source requires a technical opinion on the foreign-investor business plan, travel medical insurance and accommodation evidence for the long-stay visa, then a residence permit after entry; it also lists financial-means and company-document requirements for extension. | Official source |
| Commercial / business activities | The Romanian General Inspectorate for Immigration business-activities page describes the route for a non-EU/EEA citizen who wants to stay in Romania and have a business; it requires shareholder or membership with management or administration and the specified ministry approval before the long-stay visa step. | Official source |
Official sources
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