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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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The steps regarding obtaining Romanian citizenship:

1. Submission of the application
2. Resolution of the application by the Citizenship Commission
3. The interview
4. The Commission's report
5. Issuing the order of the President of the National Authority for Citizenship
6. Taking the oath
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request form*
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Formular tipizat
request template*
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description annex to the request*
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Formular tipizat
opis annex to the request*
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Consent declaration regarding the processing of personal data*
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Formular tipizat
Declaration of consent regarding the processing of personal data*
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theme and bibliography*
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Formular tipizat
theme and bibliography*
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Questions Constitution of Romania*
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Formular tipizat
Questions Romanian Constitution*
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Romanian culture and civilization questions*
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Formular tipizat
Romanian culture and civilization questions*
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Questions about the geography of Romania*
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Formular tipizat
Questions about the geography of Romania*
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Questions Romanian history*
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Formular tipizat
Questions Romanian history*
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two recent color photographs size 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm*
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two recent color photographs size 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm*
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Passport in original and legalized copy and legalized translation into Romanian*
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Passport in original and legalized copy and translation into Romanian, legalized*
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Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Residence permit for foreign citizens in legalized copy*
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Legalized copy of residence permit for foreign citizens*
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Certificate showing legal residence in Romania*
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Certificate showing legal domicile in Romania for at least 8 years or, in case of marriage to a Romanian citizen, for at least 5 years from the date of marriage, respectively the date from which the right of permanent residence in Romania was granted – issued by the General Inspectorate for Immigration*
Document obligatoriu
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Declaration on own responsibility, notarized, stating that at present he/she does not undertake and does not support actions against the rule of law or national security, and that in the past he/she has not carried out such activities*
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Declaration on own responsibility, authenticated by a notary, stating that at present he/she does not undertake or support actions against the rule of law or national security and has not carried out such activities in the past either*
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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.) legalized/apostilled and with translation into Romanian, legalized; In the situation where the civil status documents submitted to the file do not clearly state the information regarding name, surname, place of birth, parent's name/surname, a notarized affidavit is requested, stating the civil status data or a certificate from the embassy with the civil status data.*
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Proof of Romanian citizenship of the husband or wife (identity document in certified copy), if applicable*
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Proof of Romanian citizenship of the husband or wife (certified copy of the identity document), if applicable*
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Semnatură digitală obligatorie
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Birth certificates of minors, superlegalized/apostilled and with legalized translation into Romanian, if applicable*
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Birth certificates of minors, superlegalized/apostilled and with certified translation into Romanian, if applicable*
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Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
The parents' consent regarding the granting of Romanian citizenship for children, given through a declaration authenticated by a notary*
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Parents' consent regarding the granting of Romanian citizenship for children given by notarized declaration. If the consent is given before the authorities of another state, apostille/legalization and translation into Romanian, legalized, are necessary.*
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The consent of the minor who has reached the age of 14 for granting Romanian citizenship, if applicable, given through a notarized declaration 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 statement authenticated by a notary in the presence of a parent*
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Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
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*
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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 translation in Romanian, legalized*
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Semnatură digitală obligatorie
Se poate obține prin OOTS
Proof of residence in a certified copy*
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Proof of residence in a legalized copy through one of the following options: 1. Lease agreement registered with the Financial Administration in a legalized copy. 2. Sale-purchase contract in a legalized copy and an informational land register excerpt (CF) of the owner for the property in question. 3. Loan for use (commodatum) contract in a legalized copy and an informational land register excerpt (CF) of the owner for the property in question. 4. Notarized statement of accommodation and an informational land register excerpt (CF) of the owner for the property in question.*
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Proof of legal means for a decent existence in Romania, under the conditions established by the legislation regarding the regime of foreigners (as 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 obtained 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; balance sheet from the end of the previous year, registered at the Financial Administration; General Meeting of Shareholders' decision for the distribution of dividends, or the minutes of the sole associate; proof of receipt of the due dividends; proof of payment of tax on the received dividends; certificate of fiscal attestation issued by the Public Finance Administration from the headquarters of the commercial company regarding the payment of taxes and duties to the state. Individual employment contract, in a legalized copy, as well as the additional documents to the individual employment contract regarding the change of gross salary, if applicable, bearing the endorsement of the Territorial Labor Inspectorate or proof of registration in the General Electronic Register of Employees, as well as a certificate stating the net monthly salary. Income from leasing property: global income declaration concerning the obtaining of income from leasing property; fiscal attestation certificate for individuals; A.N.A.F. certificate – income earned during the previous year; A.N.A.F. certificate – estimated income for the current year. Pension slip or other evidence;*
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The document proving payment of the citizenship card fee, both for the holder and for the minor children included in the application, as applicable.*
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The document proving payment of the value of the citizenship card, both for the holder and for the minor children included in the application, as the case may be. The value of a Romanian citizenship card is 90.00 lei (the amount includes VAT). This is collected at CEC Bank units, through the following methods: cash at the CEC Bank S.A. unit cash desks or by interbank and intrabank transfer to IBAN account RO48CECEB00030RON3341648, opened at CEC Bank S.A.;*
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form*
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Order of the President of ANC*
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Resolution time:
200
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Appeal routes

In the event of a dispute between the beneficiary and the competent authority, the provisions of common law are applicable.
The order rejecting the application for granting or reacquiring Romanian citizenship may be challenged, within 15 days from the date of communication, at the Administrative and Fiscal Litigation Section of the Bucharest Tribunal. The tribunal's decision may be appealed 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*
*Content marked with an asterisk (*) has been automatically translated and may not fully reflect the original meaning. For objective interpretation, please consult the Romanian version.
National Authority for Citizenship*
Str. Smardan, Nr 3, Sector 3
Telefon: 021.201.93.99
Fax: 021/315.35.43
Email: cetatenie@just.ro
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