EU/EEA/Swiss citizen registration certificate (Certificat de înregistrare (cetățeni UE/SEE/CH))
EU/EEA/Swiss citizen registration certificate is a residence route in Romania (Fri bevegelighet EU / EFTA). Register with IGI after 3 months: ID, proof of work/self-employment or sufficient resources + health insurance, address. Non-EU spouse/child get residence card as family members. Permanent residence after 5 yrs.
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Tax resident at 183 days/centre of interests: 10% flat income tax, 16% dividend tax (2026), capped health contribution; worldwide.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategori | Fri bevegelighet EU / EFTA |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Gebyrer (familie) | CHF 50 |
| Inntekt / år | — |
| Eiendeler | — |
| Min. opphold | 0 |
| PO | 5 |
| Statsborgerskap | 8 |
| Arbeid | yes |
| Kvalifisert | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Skatt | Tax resident at 183 days/centre of interests: 10% flat income tax, 16% dividend tax (2026), capped health contribution; worldwide. |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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