🇷🇴 Romanian citizenship · By repatriation
Romanian citizenship by repatriation
For anyone with Romanian roots. Restore the link with your historic homeland and get European citizenship.
Romania is a country in Eastern Europe and a member of the European Union since 2007. The repatriation program gives descendants of Romanian citizens a way to restore the link with their historic homeland and obtain European citizenship on the basis of their roots.
Legal basis
The repatriation program is aimed at people of Romanian origin and covers their descendants down to the third generation.
Who can apply for citizenship
- Descendants of Romanian citizens who left the country before 1940.
- People whose ancestors were citizens of the Grand Principality of Romania before the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact was signed - territories that are now Ukraine, Moldova and other countries.
- Citizens of Moldova who were Romanian subjects before 1940.
The exact grounds and the list of documents depend on your family history. On a free consultation we check whether the program works for you.
Advantages of Romanian citizenship
Freedom of travel
Visa-free entry to more than 180 countries, including the Schengen area, Japan and Singapore.
Life in the EU
Romania is a member of the European Union, and citizenship gives you the right to live, work and study in any EU country.
Free healthcare
Access to quality medical care that meets European standards.
European education
Access to higher education at universities in Romania and other EU countries.
How to get citizenship: step by step
Preliminary check
A Murblz expert checks your documents free of charge. If there are potential complications, they suggest a solution or a different program.
Collecting documents
You gather proof of Romanian origin: your ancestors' birth certificates, marriage records and other historical documents.
Filing the application
Preparing and filing the citizenship application at a Romanian consulate or with the Ministry of Justice of Romania.
The interview
The applicant attends an interview, where the documents and the connection with Romania are checked.
Getting citizenship
Once the application is approved, you take the oath of allegiance to Romania and receive the country's passport.
FAQ
Can Russian citizens get Romanian citizenship by repatriation?
Do I have to give up my first citizenship?
Can I bring my family over if they have no Romanian ancestry?
How long does it take to get a Romanian passport?
180 countries visa-free with a Romanian passport
Europe
The Americas
Asia and Oceania
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