Romania’s digital nomad visa has high income requirements compared to other European nations, despite its low cost of living.
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Romania possesses top-tier digital infrastructure and a lower cost of living compared to other European countries, yet it does not attract digital nomads as much as others. A key difference is that Romania imposes higher financial requirements for visa applicants; for instance, applicants must demonstrate monthly income exceeding 5,600 euros, which is significantly higher than the requirement in Spain. While Romanian authorities have stated they haven’t observed a specific interest in obtaining digital nomad visas from third countries, other European nations are seeing an annual increase in these professionals. Experts suggest that greater promotion and collaboration are needed for Romania to become truly competitive in this segment. The visa requires applicants to prove consistent remote income of at least 5,600 euros monthly, alongside submitting extensive documentation including a letter of intent, employment contracts, tax compliance proof, health insurance covering at least 30,000 euros, and a criminal record check. Despite these hurdles, local initiatives aim to promote Romania as an authentic destination for remote workers by highlighting its culture, traditions, and safety beyond the Dracula myth, with hopes of developing larger events in smaller towns to establish Romania as a major digital nomad hub with official support.
