Romania · Skilled Worker Visa

Long-stay visa (symbol D)

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
180+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
3 months
Processing Time
180+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Bucharest
Single (monthly)€1,128
Family (monthly)€2,240
Rent 1BR (center)€450
Groceries€282
Transport pass€68
Cluj-Napoca
Single (monthly)€991
Family (monthly)€1,960
Rent 1BR (center)€330
Groceries€248
Transport pass€59
Timișoara
Single (monthly)€995
Family (monthly)€1,920
Rent 1BR (center)€410
Groceries€249
Transport pass€60
Timisoara
Single (monthly)€882
Family (monthly)€1,733
Rent 1BR (center)€335
Groceries€220
Transport pass€53

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Long-stay visa (symbol D)?

The Long-stay visa (symbol D) is an immigration pathway offered by Romania. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Long-stay visa (symbol D) lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Romania?

Yes. Romania offers 6 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Romania country page.

What is the cost of living in Romania?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Bucharest: €1,128/mo; Cluj-Napoca: €991/mo; Timișoara: €995/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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