Romania•EuropeLong-Stay Visa for Family Reunification (D/VF)
At a Glance
Processing Time
90 days
Application Fee
120 EUR
Stay Duration
90 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Allows family members of residents to join them in Romania. Spouse, children, and dependent relatives eligible. Sponsor must have valid residence status.
Long-stay visa for family reunification allowing spouses, unmarried children, and dependent relatives to join residents in Romania. Sponsor must have valid residence status (minimum 1 year).
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
44,400 RON
per year
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Education
None or higher
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 3 months validity
Passport photos
2 recent photos
Birth certificate
For children
Marriage certificate
For spouse (if applicable)
Proof of relationship
To sponsor
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence
Health insurance
Covering stay period
OptionalSponsor Documents
Residence permit
Valid for at least 1 year
Proof of accommodation
Adequate housing for family members
Proof of financial means
Minimum monthly wage per family member
No polygamy confirmation
Legal declaration
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Advantages
- Reunites families
- Pathway to long-term residence
- Includes children and dependents
- Extended family options available
Considerations
- Sponsor must have 1-year residence
- 90-day IGI approval period
- Financial means requirement for each family member
- No bigamy/polygamy allowed
Application Process
Sponsor must have residence
Sponsor needs 1-year valid residence permit, EU Blue Card, or refugee status
Sponsor submits family reunification request
To territorial IGI unit in sponsor's county
IGI processes request
90-day processing period
IGI issues favorable opinion
If all conditions met
Family members apply for visa
At Romanian diplomatic mission with IGI approval
Family members attend interviews
If required
Pay visa fees
EUR 120 per person
Receive visas
Processing 20-30 days
Enter Romania
Join sponsor
Apply for residence permit
Within 30 days at IGI
Application Forms
Family Reunification Request
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