🇷🇴 Romania · Employer-sponsored work

Long stay visa (marked DICS) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 3 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.euraxess.gov.ro/romania/information-assistance/entry-conditionsvisas/long-term-visa.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Health insurance

“Medical insurance for the period of visa validity, issued by a public or private institution.”

No direct PR path

“the right of residence will be extended for a period equal to the duration stated in the Agreement — temporary, tied to research project; silent on permanent residence.”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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