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EU and EEA citizens moving to Romania must complete residence registration, register for a tax identification number (CUI/CNP), and register for health insurance with the National Health Insurance House (CNAS). Romania requires EU citizens staying more than three months to register at the local General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI). This guide covers all three procedures with required documents, deadlines, fees, processing times, and office locations across Romania.

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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 inregistrare)

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 (declaratie de gazduire — notarized)
  • Proof of employment (contract de munca registered in REVISAL) OR proof of self-employment (certificat de inregistrare 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, Timisoara, Iasi, Brasov, Constanta, 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 (Spatiul 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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