Moving to Romania

Romania

Romanian

Capital: Bucharest

Currency: RON

Register within Within 3 months of arrival

Residence procedure: Registration certificate at the General Inspectorate for Immigration

Official government website

Your 7-step relocation checklist

1. Step 1

   EU Free Movement confirmed

   As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Romania with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.

2. Step 2

   Find accommodation

   A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.

   Cost of living in Romania
3. Step 3

   Register your residence — Registration certificate at the General Inspectorate for Immigration

   Deadline: Within 3 months of arrival. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.

   Official government portal
4. Step 4

   Get your CNP (Cod Numeric Personal) / NIF for foreigners

   You need a CNP (Cod Numeric Personal) / NIF for foreigners to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Romania.

   Apply for CNP (Cod Numeric Personal) / NIF for foreigners
5. Step 5

   Register with CNAS – National Health Insurance House

   Once resident and working, register with CNAS – National Health Insurance House. In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.

   CNAS – National Health Insurance House portal
6. Step 6

   Open a local bank account

   Most Romania employers pay salary into a local RON account. Bring your ID, proof of address and CNP (Cod Numeric Personal) / NIF for foreigners.

7. Step 7

   Calculate your expected net salary

   See what you'll actually take home in Romania after tax and social security.

   Open net salary calculator

FAQ — Moving to Romania

Information verified for 2026 from official Romania government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.