How long does the Long-Term Residence Permit (Romania) take to process?

IGI long-term residence applications are resolved within 6 months, extendable by 3 months for objective reasons.

How long can you stay on the Long-Term Residence Permit (Romania)?

Long-term residence permit is valid 5 years generally, or 10 years for family members of Romanian citizens.

Can you work on the Long-Term Residence Permit (Romania)?

Work rights depend on the residence status and any separate Romanian authorisation.

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Romania

A fast-growing European destination with a massive demand for construction, hospitality, and factory workers.

Visa Routes Breakdown

24 Total

Work (10)

PR (1)

Study (2)

Visit (6)

Capital: Bucharest
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
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Languages: Romanian
Time vs Colombo: -2h 30m to -3h 30m
Population: About 0 million
Calling code: +40
Drives on: Right
Climate: Temperate; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow and fog

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Visa Routes Breakdown

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Work (10)

PR (1)

Study (2)

Visit (6)

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At a glance

Government fee

Official permit fee not published on accessible IGI page; fees are due at IGI permit stage

Official fees are from Romania MFA eVisa fees page, IGI employment/posting permit guidance, IGI long-term residence guidance, and EU Immigration Portal for EU Blue Card. From 27 Apr 2026, Romanian long-stay D visa fee is EUR 300; older IGI pages may still show EUR 120.

Processing time: IGI long-term residence applications are resolved within 6 months, extendable by 3 months for objective reasons.
How long you can stay: Long-term residence permit is valid 5 years generally, or 10 years for family members of Romanian citizens.
Work rights: Work rights depend on the residence status and any separate Romanian authorisation.
Where it leads: Long-term residence status after qualifying legal residence in Romania.
Where you apply: IGI territorial unit / Portal IGI residence application channel.

Key requirements

Valid temporary right of residence in Romania
Continuous legal stay normally for 5 years
Proof of housing, health insurance and means where required
Romanian criminal record certificate
IGI territorial application and permit-fee evidence

Step-by-step process

The verified roadmap from starting your application to the grant.

1
Check qualifying residence
1-2 weeks
Confirm at least 5 years continuous legal stay and that your stay category counts under IGI rules.
2
Prepare IGI file
2-6 weeks
Prepare passport/residence documents, housing proof, health insurance, means evidence and Romanian criminal record.
3
Submit right-to-stay request
1 day
Submit the long-term right of residence request at the territorial IGI unit.
4
Await IGI decision
6-9 months
IGI resolves the request within 6 months, extendable by 3 months for objective reasons.
Apply for permit card
30 days after approval
If approved, submit the long-term residence permit documents within 30 days of notification.

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Cost breakdown

A verified breakdown beyond just the visa fee.

Government fee: Official permit fee not published on accessible IGI page; fees are due at IGI permit stage
Agent fee: $1,143
Travel: $838
Settling in: $3,325
Monthly living cost: $1,028

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Important notes

This is not an entry visa.
Study residence counts at half and some stay categories do not count.
IGI decision can take 6 months plus possible extension.

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Long-term residence

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This is information, not legal or immigration advice. Always confirm with the official source before you apply.

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Check qualifying residence

Prepare IGI file

Submit right-to-stay request

Await IGI decision

Apply for permit card

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Financial Evidence

Important notes

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Check qualifying residence

Prepare IGI file

Submit right-to-stay request

Await IGI decision

Apply for permit card

Identity & Personal

Travel & Itinerary

Financial Evidence

Important notes

Streams

Official sources