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Romanian long-term residence — family member of a Romanian citizen

7 facts quoted from the official source

A qualifying third-country family member of a Romanian citizen may obtain an indefinite Romanian long-term residence right.

Route type
Residence-based status
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe applicant must be a non-EU/EEA national holding a valid Romanian residence right.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusFive years of continuous Romanian residence is normally required, with absences under six consecutive months and no more than ten months total.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementEvidence of lawful living space is required.
  • Health-insurance requirementSocial health insurance is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsA Romanian long-term resident may work without a separate work authorisation.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe underlying right is indefinite; the permit document is valid for ten years for this family class.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Romania?
The official source states: A qualifying third-country family member of a Romanian citizen may obtain an indefinite Romanian long-term residence right.
02Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Social health insurance is required.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Romania?
The official source states: Evidence of lawful living space is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official igi.mai.gov.ro page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 7 points against the official source; 7 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source igi.mai.gov.roLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Romania government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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