🇷🇴 Romania · Employer-sponsored work
Long-stay visa (symbol D) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,000 |
| Minimum annual salary | RON 48,600 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €10,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €120 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 3 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mae.ro/en/node/2035.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,000.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Long-stay visas, type D, will become national visas and the regime applicable for obtaining this type of visa is still regulated by the Government Emergency Ordinance no. 194/2002 (general D-visa page; no employment salary threshold stated)”
“Romanian long-stay (type D) general page; silent on whether the employment long-stay visa leads to 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.