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Procedure for obtaining Romanian citizenship - according to art. 8 of the Romanian Citizenship Law no. 21/1991*

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Stages regarding obtaining Romanian citizenship:

1. Submission of the application
2. Resolution of the application by the Citizenship Commission
3. Interview
4. Commission report
5. Issuance of the order by the President of the National Authority for Citizenship
6. Taking the oath
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request form*
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application form*
description annex to the request*
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description annex to the request*
Consent declaration regarding the processing of personal data*
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Consent declaration regarding the processing of personal data*
theme and bibliography*
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theme and bibliography*
Questions Constitution of Romania*
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Questions Constitution of Romania*
Questions about Romanian culture and civilization*
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Questions about Romanian culture and civilization*
Questions about the geography of Romania*
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Questions about the geography of Romania*
Questions about the history of Romania*
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Questions history of Romania*
two recent color photographs size 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm*
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two recent color photographs in 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm format*
Passport in original and legalized copy and legalized translation into Romanian*
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Passport in original and notarized copy and translation into Romanian, notarized*
Residence permit for foreign citizens in a notarized copy*
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Legalized copy of residence permit for foreign citizens*
Certificate stating the legal domicile in Romania*
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Certificate showing legal residence in Romania for at least 8 years or, if married to a Romanian citizen, for at least 5 years from the date of marriage, respectively the date from which permanent residence was granted in Romania – issued by the General Inspectorate for Immigration*
Declaration on own responsibility, authenticated by a notary, stating that currently they do not undertake or support actions against the rule of law or national security and that they have not carried out such activities in the past.*
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Declaration on own responsibility, authenticated by a notary, stating that currently does not undertake and does not support actions against the rule of law or national security and has not engaged in such activities in the past*
Civil status documents for the applicant*
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Civil status documents for the applicant (birth certificate, marriage certificate, name/surname change or divorce certificate, etc.) superlegalized/apostilled and with translation into Romanian, legalized; In situations where the civil status documents submitted in the file do not clearly indicate the mentions regarding surname, first name, place of birth, parents’ names, a sworn statement authenticated by a notary is required, which should state the civil status data, or a certificate from the embassy with the civil status data*
Proof of Romanian citizenship of the husband or wife (notarized copy of the identity document), if applicable*
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Proof of Romanian citizenship of the husband or wife (identity document in certified copy), if applicable*
Birth certificates of minors, legalized/apostilled and with translation into Romanian, legalized, if applicable*
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Birth certificates of minors, superlegalized/apostilled and with translation into Romanian, legalized, if applicable*
Parental consent regarding the granting of Romanian citizenship to children given by a declaration authenticated by a notary*
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Parental consent regarding the granting of Romanian citizenship for children given through a declaration authenticated by a notary. If the consent is given before the authorities of another state, an apostille/legalization and translation into Romanian, legalized, is required.*
Consent of the minor who has reached the age of 14 for the granting of Romanian citizenship, if applicable, given by a statement authenticated by a notary in the presence of a parent*
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The consent of the minor who has reached the age of 14 for the granting of Romanian citizenship, if applicable, given by a declaration authenticated by a notary in the presence of a parent*
Residence permit of the minor child on the territory of Romania, valid at the date of the application, in copy*
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Residence permit of the minor child on the territory of Romania, valid at the date of the application, in copy*
Criminal record from abroad in original, apostilled/superlegalized and with legalized translation into Romanian*
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Criminal record from abroad in original, apostilled/legalized and with legalized translation into Romanian*
Proof of residence in a certified copy*
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Proof of residence in a notarized copy by one of the following options: 1. Lease agreement registered with the Tax Administration in a notarized copy. 2. Sale-purchase agreement in a notarized copy and the owner’s informative land register extract for the property in question. 3. Loan for use (comodate) agreement in a notarized copy and the owner’s informative land register extract for the property in question. 4. Notarized statement of accommodation and the owner’s informative land register extract for the property in question.*
Proof of legal means for a decent existence in Romania, under the conditions established by the legislation regarding the regime of foreigners (if applicable)*
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under the conditions established by the legislation regarding the regime of foreigners (as applicable); this proof must contain the income earned on the territory of Romania in the last 3 years: income from commercial activities: the articles of incorporation of the commercial company in a legalized copy; accounting balance sheet from the end of the previous year, registered with the Financial Administration; the General Meeting of Shareholders decision for dividend distribution, respectively the minutes of the sole associate; proof of collection of due dividends; proof of payment of tax on collected dividends; fiscal attestation certificate issued by the Public Finance Administration at the headquarters of the commercial company regarding the payment of taxes and fees to the state. Individual employment contract, in a legalized copy, as well as the additional acts amending the gross salary, if applicable, bearing the approval of the Territorial Labor Inspectorate or proof of registration in the General Electronic Register of Employees, as well as a certificate showing the net monthly salary. Income from leasing goods: the global income declaration regarding income earned from leasing goods; fiscal attestation certificate for individuals; ANAF certificate – income earned for the previous year; ANAF certificate – estimated income for the current year. Pension slip or other proof;*
The document proving the payment of the citizenship card fee, both for the applicant and for any minor children included in the application, if applicable.*
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The document proving the payment of the citizenship card fee, both for the applicant and for any minor children included in the application, if applicable. The fee for a Romanian citizenship card is 90.00 lei (the amount includes VAT). This fee is collected at CEC Bank branches through the following methods: cash at CEC Bank S.A. cash desks or by interbank and intrabank transfer to the IBAN account RO48CECEB00030RON3341648, opened at CEC Bank SA;*
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form*
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Order of the ANC President*
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200
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Appeal routes

In case of a dispute between the beneficiary and the competent authority, the common law provisions are applicable.
The order rejecting the request for granting or reacquiring Romanian citizenship may be appealed, within 15 days from the date of communication, to the Administrative and Fiscal Litigation Section of the Bucharest Tribunal. The tribunal's decision may be appealed with a second appeal to the Administrative and Fiscal Litigation Section of the Bucharest Court of Appeal.

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Last updated: 
21 May 2025
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National Authority for Citizenship*
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Str. Smardan, Nr 3, Sector 3
Telefon: 021.201.93.99
Fax: 021/315.35.43
Email: cetatenie@just.ro
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