Granting Permanent Residence in Romania

March 10, 2026 · WOWERI

If you are an EU/EEA citizen or a family member with continuous and legal stay in Romania for over 5 years, you can apply for permanent residence. This involves gathering specific documents and following the set procedure.

Introduction

Permanent residence in Romania offers the opportunity to live and work in the country without restrictions. To apply for permanent residence, the following documents are required:

• Passport
• Document proving family membership (if applicable)
• Document proving continuous and legal stay in Romania for over 5 years

Application Procedure

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Gather all necessary documents
2. Fill out the application for permanent residence
3. Submit the application to the relevant authority

Links

For more detailed information on the application procedure and required documents, visit the official website https://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/granting-permanent-residence/

Source: igi.mai.gov.ro