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Romania

Capital: Bucharest

Last verified: 2026-02-20

Fees, fines, and deadlines are approximate and may change. Always verify with official sources.

Key Registrations & Procedures

Residence Registration Certificate (Certificat de înregistrare)

General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)

Deadline: Register within 30 days of arrival if staying over 3 months
Processing Time: 30 days processing. Registration receipt issued immediately.
💰Fees: €1 (4.7 RON) for the registration; certificate card: additional fee
📅Appointment: Required — book online at igi.mai.gov.ro or by phone.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or EU/EEA national ID card
  • Proof of address — rental contract registered with ANAF (tax authority) or property deed or accommodation declaration from host (declarație de găzduire — notarized)
  • Proof of employment (contract de muncă registered in REVISAL) OR proof of self-employment (certificat de înregistrare ONRC) OR proof of sufficient resources (minimum RON 3,000/~€600 monthly income) and health insurance
  • Passport-sized photos (2)
  • Completed application form (download from IGI website)
Where to Do It:

IGI territorial offices. Bucharest: Str. Lt. Col. Marinescu Constantin 7A, Sector 5 (main office) and district branches. Offices in Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași, Brașov, Constanța, and all county capitals.

If You Don't Do It:

Fines of approximately RON 100–500 for late registration. Without the certificate, you face difficulties with employment, banking, healthcare (CNAS), and tax registration.

Regional Variations: Bucharest main office is busiest. County offices generally have shorter waits.
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CNP (Personal Numeric Code)

Assigned by IGI during registration

Deadline: Assigned during the registration certificate process
Processing Time: Assigned within the 30-day processing period for registration certificate.
💰Fees: Included in registration fee
📅Appointment: Same as registration certificate.
Required Documents:
  • Same documents as registration certificate — no separate application
Where to Do It:

Assigned at IGI office during registration. The 13-digit CNP is your universal Romanian identifier for tax, healthcare, banking, and all official procedures.

If You Don't Do It:

Without a CNP you may not be able to register with ANAF (tax), CNAS (health insurance), open a bank account, or sign an employment contract.

Regional Variations: Nationwide system.
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Tax Registration (CUI/NIF)

National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF)

Deadline: Register before starting employment or self-employment
Processing Time: 1–5 working days for employed persons (employer usually handles). Self-employed: up to 15 days.
💰Fees: Free
📅Appointment: No appointment needed. Walk-in at ANAF offices.
Required Documents:
  • Valid passport or ID card
  • CNP (personal numeric code) or registration certificate
  • Proof of address in Romania
  • Employment contract (employer handles registration) or for self-employment: PFA/SRL registration documents
  • Completed tax registration form (010 for legal entities, 020 for individuals)
Where to Do It:

ANAF offices. Bucharest: ANAF Sector offices (one per sector 1-6). Also at any ANAF county office. Some registrations can be done online via SPV (Spațiul Privat Virtual) at anaf.ro.

If You Don't Do It:

Employer faces fines for not registering employees. Self-employed face fines for operating without tax registration. May not be able to issue invoices or pay taxes without registration.

Regional Variations: Same system nationwide. Bucharest has 6 sector offices. Every county has an ANAF office.
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