Romania permanent residence route
1 current source-backed permanent residence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term residence | Applicants generally need five years of continuous legal residence in Romania, adequate means and accommodation, health insurance, and no public-order or security bar; absence limits also restrict eligibility. | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term residence | The exact source ties the work right to long-term residence and to the stated individual employment-contract approval; no broader self-employment or route inference is added. | Official source |
| Long-term residence | The Romanian immigration authority states that a holder of a long-term right to stay is entitled to work in Romania without work authorisation under an individual work contract approved by the Territorial Labour Inspectorate. | Official source |
Official sources
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