Long-Stay Visa for Scientific Research (D/CS)
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Long-Stay Visa for Scientific Research (D/CS)

Study PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

30-45 days

Application Fee

120 EUR

Stay Duration

90 days

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

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 researchers to conduct scientific research at Romanian research institutions. Requires hosting agreement from National Authority for Scientific Research.

Long-stay visa for researchers conducting scientific research in Romania. Does not require work permit. Hosting agreement must be approved by the National Authority for Scientific Research.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

44,400 RON

per year

Personal

Criminal Record Policy

case_by_case

Education

Master 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, IS, LI, NO, CH

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 3 months validity

Passport photos

2 recent photos

Hosting agreement

From research institution, approved by ANCS

Criminal record certificate

From country of residence

Health insurance

Medical coverage for visa validity period

Research proposal

Detailed research plan

Optional

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Advantages

  • No work permit needed
  • Can extend for research duration
  • Fast IGI favorable opinion (30 days)
  • International research collaboration supported

Considerations

  • Requires ANCS approved hosting agreement
  • Limited to research activities only
  • No dependents permitted
  • Complex approval process

Application Process

1

Obtain hosting agreement

From research institution, approved by National Authority for Scientific Research

2

Prepare documents

Passport, hosting agreement, criminal record, insurance

3

Apply at Romanian diplomatic mission

Submit researcher visa application

4

Favorable opinion issued

Within 30 days of IGI request (can extend 15 days)

5

Pay visa fee

EUR 120

6

Receive visa

Processing 30-45 days

7

Enter Romania

Begin research activities

8

Register at research institution

Complete administrative setup

9

Apply for residence permit

Within 90 days at IGI for research duration

Application Forms

Scientific Research Visa Application

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