Long-Term Residence Permit
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Long-Term Residence Permit

Residency Pathway 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

180 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

5 to 10 years

Renewable

Varies

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

Granted after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Romania. Valid for 10 years for family members of Romanian citizens, 5 years for others. Gateway to citizenship.

Long-term residence permit (LTRP) granted after 5 years of continuous legal residence. Valid 10 years for family members of Romanian citizens, 5 years for others. Significant step toward permanent residency and citizenship.

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Requirements

Personal

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Language

Romanian

Intermediate

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 3 months validity

Residence history

All permits for past 5 years

Proof of legal purpose

Continuous employment, study, or business

Criminal record certificate

Clean record required

Proof of financial stability

Employment/income records

Housing proof

Continued accommodation

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Advantages

  • 5-10 year validity
  • Gateway to citizenship
  • Strong legal status
  • Includes dependents
  • Mobility within Romania assured

Considerations

  • Requires 5-year continuous residence
  • Lengthy 6-month processing
  • Strict criminal record requirement
  • Must maintain legal status during processing

Application Process

1

Maintain 5-year continuous residence

Hold valid residence permits for 5 consecutive years

2

Gather documentation

Residence history, employment/study records, clean criminal record

3

Apply to IGI

Submit long-term residence application

4

IGI reviews application

6-month processing period (can extend 3 months)

5

Receive decision

Approved long-term residence permit issued

6

Collect residence card

Valid for 5-10 years

Application Forms

Long-Term Residence Permit Application

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