Digital Nomad Visa Introduced

Key Points 

• Digital nomad visa introduced by the government of Romania on 17 Jan. 2022  

Overview 

On 17 Jan. 2022, the government of Romania introduced a new digital nomad visa. This status allows foreign nationals to work and live in Romania without requiring work sponsorship from a local employer in the country. The digital nomad visa has a validity period of six months and can be renewed so long as the applicant meets certain criteria. The criteria include:  

• Having an average income at least three times larger than the national average gross salary of Romania (RON 6,095). 
• Having been employed for a company registered abroad for a period of at least three years prior to submitting the visa application.