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Digital Nomad Visa (Law 22/2022)
Romania's Digital Nomad Visa was introduced via Law 22/2022 and is available to non-EU nationals working remotely. It features a 6-month tax exemption and full Schengen travel rights.
- Available to non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals working remotely for employers or clients based outside Romania
- Income requirement: at least 3× Romanian national average gross salary - approximately €3,700/month based on December 2025 data (updated annually); 6 months of documented income history at this level required
- Work options: (a) employed by a company registered outside Romania, (b) freelancing for clients based outside Romania, or (c) managing a company registered outside Romania operating for at least 3 years prior
- You CANNOT work for a Romanian-registered company or serve Romanian clients under this visa
- First 6 months of Romanian residence: fully exempt from Romanian income tax and social contributions
- After 183 days in Romania within any 12-month period: become Romanian tax resident; standard 10% flat PIT applies thereafter
- Permit duration: 12 months; renewable for another 12 months; maximum temporary residence 3 years total
- Romania joined the Schengen Area in January 2025 - permit holders can travel freely across 27 Schengen countries