With Romania’s inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program, which removes the need for a visa to enter the United States of America, the Romanian passport has become one of the strongest in the world.The Romanian Passport offers access to Over 170 Countries: As of now, the Romanian passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more...Read More

Legislative PerspectivesRomania implements the Schengen acquis, and national legislation is, by and large, aligned with this reality.However, not all new circumstances are yet reflected in the current legislation, especially in sensitive areas such as:✅ Migration✅ AsylumIt is important to understand that legislative amendments may not always be necessary but rather the application of existing laws...Read More

➡️ Starting September 2024, the short procedure for obtaining Romanian citizenship through ancestry has changed.➡️ Applicants seeking Romanian birth certificates based on Romanian ancestry can now only apply if they possess a birth certificate for their Romanian parent.❗ In conclusion, the Romanian side parent shall join the process of obtaining romanian citizenship, the applicant cannot...Read More

The Constitutional Court has issued its decision rejecting the constitutional challenges to the Citizenship Law on 29th of October 2024. This marks a significant step forward in the legislative process and new amendments are about to get in force. Important amendments will get in force, such as the romanian language proficiency level B1-intermediary, for the...Read More

Did you know that if the General Inspectorate for Immigration has issued you a return decision, you have the right to appeal it?➡️ The competent Court which is competent to analyze your complaint against a returning decision is a Court of Appeal and often is that one in which territorial area is the Immigration Department...Read More

It is essential to work with a lawyer who has a deep understanding of both Romanian immigration laws and the broader legal framework, including labor law, civil law, and other applicable regulations, because at some point, they might converge.💡 For example, did you know?A NON-EU citizen can be employed in Romania with a full-time contract...Read More

Whether you are an EU citizen or a non-EU citizen, you have the opportunity to invest in property in Romania. 🇷🇴Romania’s real estate market offers diverse opportunities, from urban apartments and countryside retreats to commercial properties. With straightforward legal procedures, it’s an attractive destination for both personal and investment purposes.Are you considering purchasing property in...Read More

The Constitutional Court of Romania has just rejected all objections to the recent amendments to the Romanian citizenship law.This significant legal change is expected to come into effect in the next few days, and it will impact anyone applying for Romanian citizenship or seeking to regain it under Article 10 and Article 11 of the...Read More

👩‍⚖️ The Lawyer answers: Unfortunately, the answer is no—it is not possible to apply for the short procedure directly after a grandparent.📅 As of the new update on September 24, the administrative process now requires a Romanian document from the parent in order to apply for a Romanian birth certificate. Without this, the short procedure...Read More

👩‍⚖️ The Lawyer answers: Under Romanian Citizenship Law 21/1991, obtaining Romanian citizenship does not automatically grant it to the spouse.Each citizenship application is treated individually, so if the spouse also wishes to become a Romanian citizen, they will need to apply separately.Once obtained the Romanian citizenship, the spouse can pursue their own application 📄, with...Read More