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Citizenship by merit

Romania Citizenship by Special Contribution

Romanian citizenship for internationally recognised contributors.

Basis
Exceptional merit
Visa-free destinations
150
Processing
Case by case
Visit / stay
Residence in Romania normally required; reduced periods possible

Buy online · 2026

Romania Citizenship by Special Contribution

A discretionary route to Romania citizenship for people whose achievements in business, science, culture or sport serve the national interest. We assess your profile confidentially and build the case with licensed local counsel.

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Build the caseEndorsements & evidence
  4. PassportCase by case

Who qualifies · Frequently asked questions

Overview

Romania's Citizenship Law (Law 21/1991, as amended by Law 14/2025) allows reduced residence periods for applicants of special interest to Romania, such as internationally recognised personalities. The former reduction for investors of more than €1 million was repealed in 2025.

Applications are decided by the National Citizenship Authority. Romania permits dual citizenship.

Key benefits

  1. EU citizenship
  2. Dual citizenship permitted
  3. Reduced residence period for exceptional applicants
  4. Visa-free access to 150 destinations
  5. Decided by the National Citizenship Authority

Who qualifies

Economic contribution

Contributions of special interest to Romania; the former €1M investor reduction was repealed in 2025.

Science & research

Internationally recognised researchers and academics.

Culture & arts

Artists and performers of international standing.

Sport

Elite athletes, often to represent the national team.

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse and children – assessed case by case
Visit or residence
Residence in Romania normally required; reduced periods possible
Processing time
Case by case
  • Law 21/1991 as amended by Law 14/2025
  • Dual citizenship permitted
  • Decided by the National Citizenship Authority

Romania passport: travel access

150destinations without a visa in advance
  • 117 visa-free
  • 25 visa on arrival
  • 8 eTA
  • 30 eVisa
  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • United Kingdom – no visa in advance
  • Ireland – no visa in advance
  • Canada – no visa in advance
  • United States – visa required
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – no visa in advance
  • South Korea – no visa in advance
  • Brazil – no visa in advance
  • Russia – visa required
  • China – no visa in advance
  • United Arab Emirates – no visa in advance
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • Australia – no visa in advance
  • New Zealand – visa required
Show all 150 destinations

Albania · Andorra · Angola · Antigua and Barbuda · Argentina · Armenia · Australia · Austria · Bahamas · Bahrain · Bangladesh · Barbados · Belarus · Belgium · Belize · Bolivia · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Botswana · Brazil · Brunei · Bulgaria · Burundi · Cambodia · Canada · Cape Verde · Chile · China · Colombia · Comoros · Costa Rica · Croatia · Cyprus · Czech Republic · Denmark · Djibouti · Dominica · Dominican Republic · Ecuador · Egypt · El Salvador · Estonia · Eswatini · Ethiopia · Fiji · Finland · France · Gambia · Georgia · Germany · Greece · Grenada · Guatemala · Guinea-Bissau · Haiti · Honduras · Hungary · Iceland · Indonesia · Ireland · Israel · Italy · Jamaica · Japan · Jordan · Kazakhstan · Kenya · Kiribati · South Korea · Kuwait · Kyrgyzstan · Laos · Latvia · Lebanon · Lesotho · Liechtenstein · Lithuania · Luxembourg · Madagascar · Malawi · Malaysia · Maldives · Malta · Marshall Islands · Mauritius · Mexico · Micronesia · Moldova · Monaco · Mongolia · Montenegro · Morocco · Mozambique · Namibia · Nepal · Netherlands · Nicaragua · North Macedonia · Norway · Oman · Palau · Panama · Paraguay · Peru · Philippines · Poland · Portugal · Qatar · Rwanda · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Saint Lucia · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Samoa · San Marino · São Tomé and Príncipe · Saudi Arabia · Senegal · Serbia · Seychelles · Sierra Leone · Singapore · Slovakia · Slovenia · Solomon Islands · South Africa · Spain · Sri Lanka · Suriname · Sweden · Switzerland · Syria · Tajikistan · Tanzania · Thailand · Timor-Leste · Tonga · Trinidad and Tobago · Tunisia · Turkey · Tuvalu · Ukraine · United Arab Emirates · United Kingdom · Uruguay · Uzbekistan · Vanuatu · Vatican City · Venezuela · Vietnam · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Source: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for Romanian citizens, updated 29 Sep 2026. Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

Romania Citizenship by Special Contribution: FAQ

Is there a fixed price for the Romania Citizenship by Special Contribution?

No. Citizenship by merit is granted at the government’s discretion, case by case, and there is no published price or investment threshold. Your advisor assesses your profile and achievements before any application is prepared.

How long does the Romania Citizenship by Special Contribution take?

There is no fixed official timeline – processing is case by case. Your advisor gives you a realistic timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Spouse and children – assessed case by case. Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in Romania?

Residence in Romania normally required; reduced periods possible. Rules change from time to time, so your advisor confirms the current requirement in writing.

How many countries can I visit visa-free with a Romania passport?

A Romania passport gives visa-free, visa-on-arrival or eTA access to 150 destinations. See the travel access section above for the full list and key destinations.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: National Citizenship Authority (ANC).

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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