How do I choose the right visa or residence route for Romania?

The simplest way to choose a Romanian route is to begin with your main reason for moving. If you have a job offer, the employment route (employer work permit, then the D/AM visa and single permit) is standard, while a highly qualified role above the salary threshold may instead suit the EU Blue Card, which skips the labour-market test. Studies point to the D/SD study route, running or investing in a business points to the commercial activities route (D/AC), and joining family points to family reunification (D/VF).

If you work remotely for a company outside Romania, the digital nomad visa under Law 22/2022 may be the natural fit, provided your income meets the threshold.

Whichever route applies, Romania follows the same pattern: a long-stay D-type visa obtained abroad, then a residence permit from IGI after arrival. If settling is the goal, remember that study and asylum periods do not count towards long-term residence. ACME can talk through your circumstances and recommend the strongest fit, and we always suggest confirming the current rules on igi.mai.gov.ro before you commit.