Why has Romania lagged behind in an area that attracts many foreigners to other European countries, despite the fact that "we have excellent infrastructure – fast internet and affordable living costs"?

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Romania ranks well for digital nomads but lacks official promotion compared to countries like Spain and Croatia.

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Romania ranks seventh out of 55 countries in the Digital Nomad Index 2025 by VisaGuide, offering fast internet, affordable costs, diverse landscapes, and a dynamic urban life for digital nomads. Although Romania has a dedicated visa for digital nomads since 2002, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs states it hasn’t observed significant interest in this visa and does not officially promote it. In contrast, other European countries have seen increasing applications for such visas, contributing to their economies. The article notes that while Romania possesses top infrastructure, its low interest is attributed by experts to insufficient official promotion compared to countries like Croatia and Spain, which actively market their digital nomad offerings. While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not provided statistics on visa approvals or plans to change long-stay regulations for this category, independent initiatives are currently driving interest in Romania’s potential as a destination for remote workers.

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