The Romanian Digital Nomad Visa is a fantastic opportunity for those who wish to work remotely while enjoying the charm of Romania.

• The Digital Nomad Visa allows you to work and live in Romania for up to one year, without paying taxes in the country.
• Whether you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, self-employed, or remote worker, you can move to Romania and work from there without any tax obligations.

Requirements

• You must work for a company registered outside of Romania.
• Remote work using technology (laptop/computer) is allowed.
• Your average earnings must be 3 times the gross average salary in Romania for each of the previous 6 months before applying (and for the duration of the visa). The gross average salary in Romania in 2022 is 6,095 lei or 1,230 Euros per month. This means your monthly income for the past 6 months should be around €3,700.

Eligibility

You must be a citizen of a non-European Union (EU) country.

Application process

The application process for the Romania Digital Nomad Visa is fairly straightforward. Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Gather Documents:

   • Before you begin your application, gather all the necessary documents required to submit. Some of the essential documents include:
     • A copy of your passport (biometric page).
     • Proof of your remote income, such as bank statements from the last six months.

2. Apply Online or at the Embassy/Consulate:

   • You have two options for applying:
     • Online: Apply through the Romania e-visa portal.
     • In Person: Visit the nearest Romanian embassy or consulate to submit your application.

3. Create an Online Account:

   • If you choose to apply online, create an account on the eVisa portal.
   • Make sure you have a valid email address to complete the registration.

4. Complete the Application:

   • Fill out the necessary details and upload the required supporting documents.
   • Provide information about your remote work, income, and health insurance coverage.

5. Pay the Application Fee:

   • Pay the applicable visa application fee as part of the process.

6. Processing Time:

   • It typically takes about two weeks for your Romania Digital Nomad Visa to be processed.
   • The exact processing time may vary depending on the embassy where you applied and the volume of applications they receive123.

Taxes

Digital nomads in Romania enjoy favorable tax treatment. Here’s what you need to know:

1. Income Tax Exemption:

   • Digital nomads are not required to pay income tax in Romania.
   • They are not considered tax residents in Romania because they pay taxes in their home country.
   • Only remote workers who are not paying taxes in another country are required to pay income tax in Romania1.

2. Social Security and Health Insurance:

   • The updated tax law exempts Romania Digital Nomad Visa holders from paying social security, social health insurance, and wage taxes.
   • To be eligible, digital nomad visa holders must be physically present in the country for no more than a total of 183 days per year (need not be consecutive)2.

3. Specific Legal Provision:

   • By Law no. 69/2023, the tax authorities have expressly stipulated that digital nomads, i.e., foreigners who come to Romania to work remotely for foreign companies using information and communications technology, are expressly exempted from paying income tax and social insurance contributions on the salary income gained from abroad3.