How much income do you need for the Digital Nomad Visa?

The Digital Nomad Visa requires a minimum income of about $5,880 per month, per the program's current published rules.

How long is the Digital Nomad Visa valid for?

The Digital Nomad Visa for Romania is issued for 1 year and is renewable under the published renewal rules.

Does the Digital Nomad Visa lead to permanent residency?

Yes — the Digital Nomad Visa can lead to permanent residency after approximately 5 years on the visa, subject to the program's published conditions.

Can family members join the Digital Nomad Visa?

Yes — eligible dependents can apply to join the Digital Nomad Visa per the program's family-clause rules. Verify per-dependent fees and documentation requirements against the official source.

Where can I read the official rules for the Digital Nomad Visa?

The official source for the Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa for Romania) is published at https://www.mae.ro/en/node/2054. CountryLens only renders facts; the authority is the source.

RomaniaDigital Nomad Visa

Digital Nomad Visa

A digital nomad pathway for Romania. Below are the requirements, fees, and the deep-linked official government source. Verify against the source before applying — visa rules change without notice.

Minimum income

RON 26,730/mo~$5,880/mo USD

Application fee

$120

Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Tax-residency trigger

183 days / yr

Last verified

2026-05-25

Eligibility

Qualification readout

Family allowed
Yes
Path to permanent residency
Yes · after 5yr

Notes

Income RON 26,730/mo (~EUR 3,700 / USD 5,880 at ECB May 2026 RON/USD 0.22) = 3× Romanian average gross monthly salary (RON 8,910 for 2025), documented via 6 months bank statements. Fees: EUR 120 base visa + RON 259 residence permit + EUR 120 consular. Holder employed remotely by foreign company OR running foreign-registered company for 3+ years. Initial 12 months, renewable as long-stay D visa. TAX-FREE on foreign-source if <183 days/12 months — otherwise 10% flat tax on worldwide income. Family reunification via separate process. Path to PR after 5 years.

Official sources

Verify the latest details on the issuing government’s own page. Rules and fees change without notice.

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