Passport by Investment
Romania
Romania passport by investment grants EU membership, allowing freedom of movement and residence across the EU.
Currently, Romania does not have a formal citizenship by investment program such as Malta. However, it offers pathways to residency that can eventually lead to citizenship by naturalizatin.
How can you get a Romanian passport by investment?
1. Obtain a residence permit by investing in the country (minimum investment applies)
2. Apply for citizenship after 4 years of residency (reduced pathway from 8 to 4 years for applicants investing more than 1,000,000 euros in Romania)
Romanian Passport through Residency by Investment
It is possible to obtain a temporary residence permit when invest in a business in Romania or purchase real estate. The minimum investment required for real estate is typically around €100,000.
Once a temporary residence is obtained and after a certain amount of years, Romanian citizenship can be requested.
Generally speaking, to obtain Romanian citizenship by naturalization, the applicant has to have been lawfully living in the country for at least 8 years. Requirements include language proficiency, knowledge of Romanian history and culture, and proof of financial stability.
However, the 8 years period can be reduced to 4 years when investing in the country. Specifically, as per art. 8 of the Romanian Citizenship Law
- the applicant is an internationally recognized personality;
- the applicant is a citizen of a member state of the European Union;
- the applicant has acquired refugee status according to the legal provisions in force;
- the applicant has invested more than 1,000,000 euros in Romania.
Pathway to Citizenship
- Permanent Residence: After holding a temporary residence for five years, you may apply for permanent residency.
- Naturalization: After three years of permanent residency, you can apply for citizenship. Requirements include language proficiency, knowledge of Romanian history and culture, and proof of financial stability.
Benefits of Romanian Citizenship
- EU membership, allowing freedom of movement and residence across the EU.
- Access to healthcare, education, and other social services in Romania and the EU.
Get in touch with us to learn about Romanian Passport by investment opportunities. If you are looking for different types of VISA information, check the Romania gov official website in English.