Expat Guides for Romania
Everything you need to live, work, and thrive in Romania — written for English-speaking expats.
All Guides
13 topic areas — more being added regularly.
Moving to Romania
The complete relocation checklist: finding an apartment, getting your CNP, registering with authorities, and everything else you need in the first 90 days.
Read guide →Visa & Immigration
EU free movement rights, work visas, the digital nomad visa, family reunification, and the path to permanent residency and citizenship.
Read guide →Banking & Finance
How to open a bank account as a foreigner, which bank to choose, digital banking options like Revolut, and how to manage money in RON.
Read guide →Cost of Living
Detailed price comparisons across Romania's four major cities. Rent, groceries, transport, dining — with real prices in both RON and EUR.
Read guide →City Guides
In-depth guides to Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Brașov, Constanța, Iași, and Sibiu. Neighborhoods, costs, transport, and expat communities.
Read guide →Healthcare
Understanding the Romanian public health system (CNAS), enrolling as an insured person, finding private clinics, and getting prescriptions as an expat.
Read guide →Taxes & Legal
Romanian income tax (10% flat rate!), registering as self-employed or setting up an SRL, ANAF registration, and double taxation treaties.
Read guide →Transport & Driving
Getting around Romania by car, train, bus, and plane. Driving license conversion, car insurance (RCA), and using CFR (Romanian railways).
Read guide →Learning Romanian
You can get by in English in major cities, but learning some Romanian will transform your experience. Apps, courses, and language exchange tips.
Read guide →Find a Job
Job boards, sectors that hire foreigners, work permit basics, and practical hiring notes for English-speaking newcomers.
Read guide →Rent an Apartment
Where to search, what contracts look like, upfront costs, and what to check before signing a Romanian lease.
Read guide →Start a Business
SRL and PFA basics, accountants, taxes, VAT, and setup considerations for founders and freelancers.
Read guide →Travel Romania
Domestic trains, buses, car rentals, flights, and realistic expectations for exploring Romania.
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