Long-stay visa / residence for commercial activities in Romania

Long-stay visa / residence for commercial activities · Romania visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-05-28 · all Romania routes

Use commercial activities route; include investment/job thresholds.

Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: Successive one-year extensions; up to 3 years for EUR 500,000+ investment or 50+ jobs.

Official IGI page confirms temporary residence for commercial activities and notes extension periods.
Large investments/jobs can affect support-evidence rules and duration: investments of EUR 150,000 or 25 jobs affect proof of means; EUR 500,000 or 50 full-time jobs can allow a 3-year stay.
Commercial/business activity; route-specific company documentation required.

Official source: Romania official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.