Romanian Citizenship

The main paths to Romanian citizenship and what expats should understand before starting.

Paths to Romanian Citizenship

Romanian citizenship can be valuable because it is also EU citizenship. Eligibility depends heavily on your residence history, family history, marriage status, documents, and ability to satisfy Romanian legal requirements.

Naturalization

The standard route usually requires long-term legal residence, integration, Romanian language knowledge, and a clean legal record.

Marriage

Spouses of Romanian citizens may have a shorter route, but still need residence, documentation, and eligibility checks.

Descent

People with Romanian parents, grandparents, or historical citizenship links may have a restoration or recognition path.

Children

Children may acquire citizenship through Romanian parents or specific family circumstances.