Romania•EuropeRefugee Status and Subsidiary Protection
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
3 to 2 years
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
International protection status for those fleeing persecution or serious harm. Includes refugee status and subsidiary protection. Valid travel documents and residence rights included.
International protection status in Romania includes refugee status (persecution-based) and subsidiary protection (serious harm-based). Provides legal residence, travel documents, and right to work. Asylum seekers have work rights 3 months after application.
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Requirements
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, SE, SI, SK
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid travel document
Passport, national ID, or travel permit
Asylum application
Submitted to IGI
Evidence of persecution/harm
Documentation supporting asylum claim
Identity documents
Any available proof of identity
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Advantages
- Right to work and study
- Family reunification available
- Travel documents provided
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Access to social services
Considerations
- Must prove persecution/harm
- Lengthy processing possible
- Family separation during process
- Limited to protection-based grounds
Application Process
Request asylum
At border, airport, or IGI office upon arrival in Romania
File asylum application
Submit claim for international protection
Receive asylum seeker status
Temporary rights while application processed
Asylum interview
Present claim and evidence to asylum authorities
Wait for decision
Processing 1-2 months normally
Receive decision
Approved for refugee or subsidiary protection status
Receive residence permit
Physical card issued
Application Forms
Asylum Application Form
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