Naturalization

How to become a Romanian citizen

By gaining citizenship in Romania one is entitled to all the rights and duties associated with the Constitution and the Romanian laws.

According to Romanian citizenship law, there are three ways to become a Romanian citizen. Two of which involve the system of jus sanguinis, meaning that the child becomes a Romanian citizen if he has Romanian parents or a Romanian parent.

If a child is born by Romanian parents or parent
If a child under the age of 18 is adopted by Romanian parent(s)

The other way requires more time and involves satisfying the following conditions and making an application:

Can prove devotion to the Romanian state and the Romanian people
At least 18 years old
Born or resides in Romanian territory at the time of the request for at least five years if married to a Romanian citizen or 7 years otherwise
Has assured means of existence
Has not been convicted for any offense deemed to make someone “unworthy of being a Romanian citizen”
Can demonstrate proficiency in the Romanian language

For more information about the papers and the process of naturalization you have to ask the Office for Immigration, http://aps.mai.gov.ro/.

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