Individuals interested in immigrating to Romania from Canada must follow a specific process. The eligibility criteria will depend on the specific immigration category you are interested. Our immigration lawyers in Romania will explain some of the most common types of visas and procedures and will guide you with the documentation.
Entry and stay in Romania
Canadian citizens can travel to Romania without a visa for a maximum period of 90 days within 6 months. This means that as a Canadian citizen, you can visit Romania for tourism, business, or other purposes for up to 90 days without needing to obtain a visa in advance. However, if you wish to immigrate to Romania from Canada for a longer period, you are required to apply for a temporary residence permit. This permit must be obtained from the Romanian General Inspectorate for Immigration, and it should be applied for immediately after you arrive in Romania.
Our
Romanian immigration lawyers can explain more about the temporary residence permit. We are experienced in helping individuals to
move to Romania from Canada.
Family reunification in Romania
Canadian citizens looking to
immigrate from Canada to Romania based on family reunification can do so. A family reunification visa allows individuals with a
residence permit in Romania to bring their family to live with them.
The resident becomes a sponsor for the immigrant, and therefore can request family reunification for various family members, including the spouse, unmarried minor children, adopted children, and certain adult unmarried children who cannot provide for themselves for medical reasons. In some cases, first-degree relatives in the ascending line may also be eligible. You can discuss this case with our team if you are interested to relocate from Canada to Romania.
To initiate family reunification, the sponsor must obtain approval from the
General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI). Various documents must be submitted as part of the application, including proof of kinship, proof of means of support, proof of insurance, and more.
While this visa might allow you to temporarily
immigrate to Romania from Canada, it does not grant you full
Romanian citizenship.
Please note that this information is available to foreigners who hold specific types of residence permits or statuses in Romania (temporary residence permits, EU Blue Cards, long-term residence permits, etc.). For family reunification for Romanian citizens, you can contact our immigration lawyers for assistance.
Long stay study visa in Romania
You can
immigrate to Romania from Canada for a short time if you have been accepted and registered by a University in Romania. The
long-stay visa for studies is available to students, master's students, and doctoral candidates.
To obtain the visa, you need to submit various documents, including:
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• proof of acceptance for studies;
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• proof of payment of tuition fees for at least one year;
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• proof that you can support yourself financially during your studies;
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• a criminal record certificate;
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• medical insurance, etc.
It is important to have all the mentioned documents if you move from Canada to Romania. After entering the country, you must obtain a residence permit for studies, which certifies your right to stay in the country for educational purposes. This type of residence permit in Romania may be extended for a maximum of 6 months after graduation to complete your studies and authenticate your study papers.
Statistics about immigrating to Romania
You can immigrate from Canada to Romania for various purposes. Generally, immigrating to Romania seems like a good idea considering the statistics provided by the National Institute of Statistics:
• The international migration balance in 2022 was positive, with the number of immigrants exceeding the number of emigrants by just over 85,000 people;
• Men were the majority of immigrants, accounting for 53.3% of the total immigrant population;
• The total population of Romania at the beginning of 2023 was 19 051 562 persons.
