Family reunification
D/VF visa and residence permit
Non-EU nationals living legally in Romania can bring their spouse, minor children and certain dependants. The sponsor first gets approval from the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), then family members apply for a long-stay family visa and, after arrival, a residence permit. The sponsor must show adequate housing and income at the minimum gross wage level per family member.
Life in Romania
Money
3
Currency
Romanian Leu
RON
Romanian Leu
Cost of living
49
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
Flat 10%
Income tax (national)
VAT 21% · social security 35%
Flat 10% on income from each source (Fiscal Code art. 64).
Living
1
Happiness
#32 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Family members of non-EU nationals holding a qualifying Romanian residence permit.
Eligibility
Sponsor status
Temporary residence permit valid for one year, EU Blue Card, ICT or mobile ICT permit, long-term residence, or refugee/subsidiary protection. Researchers, Blue Card and ICT holders may apply with permits valid under a year.
Eligible family members
Spouse; unmarried minor children of the sponsor or spouse (including adopted); dependent first-degree ascendants without family support at home; unmarried adult children unable to support themselves for medical reasons.
Means of support
Income beyond the sponsor's own needs equal to the national minimum gross basic wage for each family member.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementHousing
- Document checklistApplication for reunification approval
- FeesLong-stay family reunification visa
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Other routes to Romania
- Visit & tourismRomania Schengen short-stay visa (uniform visa type C) and visa-free visits
- StudyLong-stay study visa (D/SD) and student residence permit
- Work permitsLong-stay employment visa (D/AM1, D/AM2) via the WorkinRomania single application
- Permanent residenceLong-term residence right
- Status in-countryDigital nomad long-stay visa and residence
