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Citizenship by Descent

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Romanian citizenship for descendants of former Romanian territory residents, including Moldovan-heritage applicants. EU passport.

Investment
Legal fees ~$2,000
Processing
18 months
Min stay
0 days/year
Tax rate
N/A%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo
110
Interest
Moderate
Trend
Stable +9%
Demand score42/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes
0
Dual citizenshipYes
Remote workYes
Healthcare includedYes
Crypto accepted
Same-sex recognised
RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain

high confidence

Highlights

  • EU citizenship for descendants
  • Processing time of 18 months
  • No minimum stay requirement
  • Access to EU benefits
  • Legal fees around $2,000

What could change

Changes in EU immigration laws or Romanian citizenship laws could affect eligibility.

Am I eligible?

Tax Notes

Romania taxes worldwide income at a flat rate of 10% for residents.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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