Long-Stay Visa for Digital Nomads · American applicants
Romania digital nomad visa for Americans (2026)
For Americans, the Long-Stay Visa for Digital Nomads works on the same terms as everyone else: a €3,950/month income bar (approximately — 3× Romania's average gross salary, revised periodically; confirm the current figure with the consulate before applying), up to 1 year, renewable. American applicants should plan around worldwide taxation — the FEIE covers roughly $130,000 of earned income a year, but take proper tax advice.
Key facts for Americans
- Minimum income
- €3,950/month — approximately — 3× Romania's average gross salary, revised periodically; confirm the current figure with the consulate before applying
- Maximum stay
- Up to 1 year, renewable
- Processing time
- 10–30 days at the consulate in straightforward cases; allow longer for document legalization.
- Fees
- €120 long-stay visa fee (approximately — confirm the current fee).
- Family
- Family reunification is available under Romanian immigration rules once you hold the residence permit.
- Health insurance
- Required — must be valid for the full stay
How to apply from the United States
1Confirm you clear the bar
Romania requires approximately — 3× Romania's average gross salary, revised periodically; confirm the current figure with the consulate before applying. Run your numbers through our income checker first — it is the fastest way to rule countries in or out.
2Apply from the United States
Americans typically file at the Romania consulate with jurisdiction over their place of residence (by state). Apply at the Romanian diplomatic mission in your country of residence.
3Prepare for the permit stage
After the consulate issues your visa, complete the local registration and residence-permit steps on arrival — timelines for this stage are in the full Romania guide linked below.
4Sort tax before you fly
Tax residency usually follows 183+ days of presence, and your home country may still want a return. Read the tax notes below, then confirm your position with a qualified advisor.
Tax notes
Romania taxes residents on worldwide income at a 10% flat rate — among Europe's lowest. The nomad visa carries no special exemption and the 183-day rule applies — confirm your position with a Romanian tax advisor.
Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.
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Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying. Official source: Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs — long-stay visas.