Romania self-employment visa
1 current source-backed self-employment 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 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional activities | The Romania self-employed route is for a person carrying out lawful independent business or professional activity; the applicant must hold required residence or work permission. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional activities | Application fee (employed) | 300 EUR | Official source |
| Professional activities | Application fee (residence card, employed) | 259 RON | Official source |
| Professional activities | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 45 days | Official source |
| Professional activities | First permit valid for | 12 months | Official source |
| Professional activities | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Professional activities | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Professional activities | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Professional activities | Money to show | 9,709 RON | Official source |
| Professional activities | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional activities | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |