Romania – Get Legal Status

Why you should obtain

Romanian citizenship

A Romanian passport allows you to travel freely around the world and live and work in EU countries. It combines the advantages of European citizenship: stability, access to education and healthcare, as well as state protection and support.

European passport and freedom of movement

With Romanian citizenship, you get visa-free entry to more than 160 countries, including the UK, Canada, Japan, Australia, all EU and Schengen countries. The Romanian passport is one of the strongest in Europe.

The right to live, work, and study in the EU

Romanian passport holders have the same rights as citizens of other EU countries. You can freely live, work, start a business, and get an education in any EU country without visas or permits.

Citizenship for the whole family

Children of Romanian citizens receive a passport along with one of their parents, and spouses can apply for residency through a simplified procedure with the right to citizenship.

Dual citizenship is allowed

Romania officially allows multiple citizenship, so you will not have to give up your current passport. This is one of the key advantages of the Romanian repatriation program.

Citizenship restoration program — no residency required

Romania offers a unique opportunity to restore citizenship to descendants of citizens of the Romanian Kingdom, regardless of their country of residence. There is no requirement to live in Romania or take integration exams.

Economic stability and European guarantees

Romanian citizenship provides access to European banks, medical and educational systems, social protection, and all the rights of European Union citizens.

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Eligibility

Who can obtain Romanian citizenship?

Romanian citizenship can be obtained by both persons with Romanian roots and foreigners who reside in the country legally and meet the conditions for naturalization. One of the fastest and most convenient ways is repatriation. This route does not require long-term residence in Romania and allows you to obtain a European Union passport through a simplified procedure.

The most popular methods:

Repatriation restoration of citizenship

Naturalization after legal residence in Romania for 8 years

Abbreviated naturalization through marriage

Citizenship by origin or birth

Special merits to Romania

All programs are based on official EU legislation and carried out with full documentary support.

Check if you are eligible for Romanian citizenship

Submit your application — a lawyer will evaluate your grounds free of charge, check your documents, and advise you on whether you can apply for citizenship under the simplified program.

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Alexandra V.

EU Citizenship Specialist

The process of obtaining
Romanian citizenship

The procedure is regulated by Law Legea cetățeniei române nr. 21/1991 and is carried out through the National Citizenship Administration (ANC). We provide full support: from document verification to passport issuance.

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Verification of grounds

We analyze your situation, determine your eligibility for citizenship (restoration, naturalization, marriage, origin), and prepare a step-by-step strategy. We then explain in detail all the available options and steps to achieve your goal.

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Preparation of documents

We collect and translate the necessary documents, arrange for notarization and apostilles, and submit archival requests to confirm the grounds. In the process, we monitor compliance with all requirements to avoid possible errors and delays.

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Submission of application to the ANC

The dossier is submitted to the National Citizenship Office in Bucharest. We arrange the appointment and legal submission. Our specialists monitor the completion of all formalities and the correctness of the documents.

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Verification and approval

State authorities review the application, confirm the origin and verify the correctness of the documents. After approval, an order granting citizenship is issued. We will keep you informed of the status at each stage of the review.

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Oath and receipt of documents

The applicant takes the oath and receives a certificate of citizenship. After that, you can apply for a Romanian birth certificate, ID card, and EU-style passport. We also help with the preparation of all necessary documents for convenience and speed of the process.

Why choose us

Our key advantages

We've helped 500+ clients obtain EU citizenship. Here's what makes our approach different from everyone else.

Many years of expertise in immigration law

Our lawyers, with their in-depth knowledge of European legislation, will find the best solution for obtaining citizenship.

Transparent and fair terms

We work under an official contract, with clearly defined stages, deadlines, and a fixed cost for services.

Individual support

Each client is assigned a personal lawyer who accompanies the process from application to passport receipt.

A variety of citizenship programs

We offer different ways to obtain citizenship — through investment, repatriation, naturalization, or through a residence permit in the selected country.

Minimum bureaucracy for the client

We take care of all the preparation, verification, and submission of documents so that you can go through the procedure without stress.

Proven results

We are proud of our high success rate and positive feedback from clients who have obtained citizenship with our help.

Want to obtain Romanian citizenship?

Sign up for a free consultation — a lawyer will develop a personalized strategy for obtaining a Romanian and EU passport under a simplified program.

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Alexandra V.

EU Citizenship Specialist

Frequently asked questions
about Romanian citizenship

We have compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions related to obtaining Romanian citizenship. If necessary, our specialists will conduct an individual consultation, study your case, and help you choose the most effective path to obtaining Romanian citizenship.

No. The repatriation program allows you to obtain citizenship without having to live in the country. You can complete the entire process remotely and only come to take the oath and complete the internal paperwork.

We will help you research your family tree, determine whether you have Romanian roots, and collect all the necessary documents to apply for citizenship. Our specialists will provide full legal support during the process of applying for and obtaining citizenship.

Yes, Romania officially allows dual citizenship. You retain your existing passport and obtain EU citizenship. Two passports give you access to rights and opportunities both in your country and in the EU. In your home country, you retain all the rights and obligations of a citizen, including access to social protection, the right to housing, and other civil privileges, while a Romanian passport opens up additional opportunities within the EU.

Passport, birth and marriage certificates, documents of ancestors, certificates of no criminal record, translations, and apostilles. We help you collect and prepare the entire package of documents.

Yes. Children automatically receive citizenship along with their parents. Your spouse can submit a separate application for citizenship or go through a shortened naturalization process.

On average, up to 14 months, depending on the grounds and the workload of the authorities. With proper preparation of documents, the procedure is much faster.

No. We prepare and submit documents without your participation. You only need to be present in person when taking the oath and obtaining your passport. We take care of all other stages.

Yes, you can apply while living outside Romania. The repatriation program allows you to complete almost the entire process remotely, without leaving your country.

Romanian citizenship: a government program for obtaining an EU passport

Romanian citizenship

Who can obtain Romanian citizenship?

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The process of obtaining Romanian citizenship

Our key advantages

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Frequently asked questions about Romanian citizenship

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Frequently asked questions
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