Publication date: 09.06.2024
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How to get Romanian citizenship
Romania is a country located in southeastern Europe, south of the Carpathian Mountains and west of the Black Sea. The official name of the country is Romania (România). The capital of Romania is the city of Bucharest.
With the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia on the territory of Ukraine and the growth of the humanitarian crisis, Romania became one of the countries receiving Ukrainian refugees.
Many Ukrainians are seeking refuge and an opportunity to escape hostilities in their country, and Romania is providing them refuge and assistance. This may include accommodation in temporary reception centres, provision of medical care and other types of support.
The increase in the number of Ukrainians seeking Romanian citizenship may also be related to the desire to have stability and protection in the event of a further escalation of the situation in Ukraine. However, the process of obtaining citizenship can be complex and require compliance with established requirements and procedures.
Romanian citizenship on repatriation
Yes, the repatriation program or the program for restoring lost citizenship is one of the ways Ukrainians can obtain Romanian citizenship. This program is aimed at those whose ancestors were Romanian citizens or of Romanian origin, but lost their citizenship due to various historical circumstances.
The main steps to obtain Romanian citizenship under the repatriation program may include submitting an application, presenting documents confirming family ties or origin, as well as passing the relevant procedures and tests.The program may include simplified conditions for obtaining citizenship compared to other routes, such as naturalization.
However, it is important to note that the specific conditions and requirements for obtaining citizenship under the repatriation program may change over time and according to Romanian law. It is recommended to contact Romanian consular offices or legal advisors for detailed information and advice on the repatriation and citizenship procedure.
Obtaining Romanian citizenship through naturalization
These conditions reflect the general criteria and requirements that foreigners must fulfill in order to obtain Romanian citizenship through naturalization. Let's look at each of these conditions in more detail:
A foreigner must have legal residence in Romania for at least 8 years.
Romanian citizenship by marriage. If a foreigner marries a Romanian citizen, they must live together in Romania for at least 5 years from the date of marriage.
A foreigner must:
- have a permanent income or a job that provides him with a sufficient standard of living in the country;
- respect the laws and culture of Romania;
- speak the Romanian language at a sufficient level for communication;
- to be integrated into the Romanian society, to know the Romanian culture, the Constitution and other aspects of the country's life.
A foreigner must not be held criminally liable in Romania or in other countries.
The fulfillment of these conditions is confirmed by the submission of relevant documents and the completion of relevant procedures.This can be a long and complicated process, and each case is considered individually.
