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The first 6 months of income are exempt from income tax

Viza DN
digital nomad in Romania

Remote-work income at or above 3x Romania’s average gross salary (≈€5,550/mo for 2026). A long-stay visa transitioning to a 1-year residence permit; income is tax-exempt for the first 6 months.

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Income from
≈€5,550/mo
Annual equivalent
≈€66,600/yr
Tax exemption
first 6 months
In effect since
2022

Why the exact figure can differ slightly

The threshold is a multiple of the official average salary, updated annually by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) — hence a small spread between sources that checked the figure at different times.

PARAMETER
VALUE
WHAT TO KNOW
Threshold formula
VALUE3x average gross salary
Officially set, recalculated annually by INS.
2026 range across sources
VALUERON26,730–27,816/mo
The spread comes from different dates the official figure was checked, not a substantive disagreement.
Reference figure used
VALUE≈€5,550/mo
Current as of the check date — verify before filing.

What the process consists of

The first 6 months of income on this visa are exempt from Romanian income tax — a separate official programme benefit.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
D/AD visa (raised 27.04.2026)
RATE€300
per applicant
Residence permit card
RATERON259 (≈€52)
per applicant
Health insurance (typically required)
RATEfrom €50/mo
per applicant

How the process runs

01
Preparing 6 months of income proof
Income at or above the threshold for the entire period preceding filing.
02
Filing for the D/AD visa
At a Romanian consulate in the applicant’s place of permanent residence.
03
Receiving the long-stay visa
The initial entry-visa stage.
04
Registering the residence permit on arrival
Transitioning to a 1-year residence permit after entering Romania.
05
Renewal
While the income threshold continues to be met at the time of renewal.

A good fit if

Remote-work income is at least 3x Romania’s average gross salary (≈€5,550/mo for 2026).
You can confirm this income over the 6 months preceding filing.
The income-tax exemption for the first 6 months matters to you.
You are prepared to check the exact current figure before filing — the threshold is officially recalculated by INS annually.

A poor fit if

Income is below the current 3x-average-salary threshold on the filing date.
You lack a 6-month history of income at the required level — the programme specifically requires this confirmation period.
You plan to work in the Romanian market — the visa is strictly for remote employment with foreign sources.
You are relying on an outdated figure from an old source — the threshold officially changes each year alongside salary statistics.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

No matching firms in the directory for this category yet — the list is curated by hand and grows over time.

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Frequent questions

Why does the site show a range of amounts for 2026?

Because the threshold follows an official formula (3x average salary) revised by Romania’s National Institute of Statistics, and different sources checked the figure in different months of 2026 — hence the RON26,730–27,816/mo spread. This is not a disagreement about the programme itself, but a natural result of annual recalculation.

Is income really tax-exempt?

Yes, for the first 6 months of stay on this visa — a separate official tax benefit of the Viza DN programme, applied specifically to this status.

Since when has the programme been in effect?

Since 2022 — one of the earlier digital-nomad programmes in Eastern Europe.

What must be confirmed over 6 months?

Regular income at or above the threshold for the entire period before filing — not just at the moment of filing.

Does the visa grant residence permit immediately?

No — a long-stay entry visa is issued first, and the 1-year residence permit is arranged after arrival in Romania.

How much does filing cost?

€300 for the D/AD visa (raised 27.04.2026) plus RON259 (≈€52) for the residence card — health insurance is separate.

Sources

Immigration Romania Lawyer — detailed breakdown of Romania’s digital nomad visa requirements↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 27 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.