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Immigration lawyers in Bucharest: what to know before you hire
A guide by LawzanaOfficial sources checked 29 October 2026.
Lodge a visa application at the Romanian diplomatic mission or consular post serving your domicile or residence. Bucharest's immigration directorate lists its application office at Grand Arena Mall, Bulevardul Metalurgiei 12-18, Sector 4.
This guide covers law and procedure in Romania.
Work applications
D/AM2 paused
WorkinRomania also has employer registration and authorisation disabled. [2]
Study residence
30 days before expiry
File at least 30 days before the authorised stay granted by your study visa expires. [3]
Swiss citizens
Over 3 months
Register your residence with IGI if you intend to stay longer than three months. [4]
When a lawyer can help
Taking a job with a Romanian employer
You have a job offer and need permission to enter and stay for work.
Handled by: WorkinRomania is the government work portal; D/AM2 filings and employer registration and authorisation are currently disabled.
Lawyer recommended
Review the job category, employer's position and application route before you arrange travel. [5][2]
Handled by:
WorkinRomania is the government work portal; D/AM2 filings and employer registration and authorisation are currently disabled.
You need a long-stay study visa and residence permit for your planned university studies.
Handled by: Begin with admission, then get a study visa from a Romanian mission or consulate; apply for residence at IGI in the county of study or online.
Help organise the visa and residence applications, particularly if your documents or previous immigration history are complicated. [3][8]
Handled by:
Begin with admission, then get a study visa from a Romanian mission or consulate; apply for residence at IGI in the county of study or online.
Have you handled applications involving my citizenship and immigration category?
Who will handle my file and attend any meetings?
Which languages can we use for advice and correspondence?
How will you update me, and how quickly do you normally reply?
Are you available to work within my dates?
Can we meet in Bucharest or by video?
What to bring
Your passport, visa and current residence documents.
A list of travel dates and previous immigration applications.
Any job offer, university correspondence or family certificates relevant to your plans.
Copies of decisions, refusal notices and messages from the authorities.
A short outline of your plans and the dates you hope to meet.
Costs
Official charges
Study residence permit
€120 equivalent plus 265 lei
The €120 consular charge is paid in lei. The permit charge is 265 lei. Romanian state scholarship holders are exempt from both charges. [21][22][3]
Questions about lawyer charges
Is the first consultation charged, and what does it include?
How will you calculate the fee for my matter?
Does your written quote include tax, translations, official charges and other expenses?
Will further document requests or an appeal require a separate quote?
Obtaining a long-term study visa and residence permit
1
Obtain your acceptance for studies
Upon approval, an acceptance letter goes to the university, then to the applicant. [8]
2
Prepare and send your visa file online
Submit the study visa application via eViza; await file validation before proceeding. [8][20]
3
Submit your visa application in person
Submit all supporting originals and copies; sign the form in front of consular staff. [20]
4
Apply for residence after arrival
File with IGI at least 30 days before the authorised stay granted by your study visa expires. Book the mandatory online appointment in Bucharest. IGI's Bucharest application office is at Grand Arena Mall, Bulevardul Metalurgiei 12-18, Sector 4. [3][8][1]
5
Respond to any request for further documents
IGI can request additional information or documents and set a reasonable response deadline of no more than 30 days. The processing time limit is suspended until IGI receives them. The application may be refused if they are not supplied by the deadline. [3]
Common questions
Can a foreign resident sponsor family reunification?
The sponsor route covers holders of a temporary residence permit valid for one year, a long-term residence permit, an EU Blue Card, an ICT permit or a mobile ICT permit, plus beneficiaries of refugee status or subsidiary protection. Holders of residence permits for scientific research, EU Blue Cards, ICT permits or mobile ICT permits may apply even if their permit is valid for less than one year. [7]
Can I obtain an apostille online for documents needed abroad?
For the prefecture's apostille procedure, electronically issued, digitally signed documents can also be handled online. Follow the prefecture's procedure for paper documents. If the destination has not joined the Apostille Convention and has no convention, treaty or agreement with Romania recognising the relevant type of document, legalisation through the Foreign Ministry is necessary. [10][15]
What should I do after a Romanian visa refusal?
Submit the mandatory preliminary complaint within 30 days of communication of the refusal form. Send a written, dated and signed complaint to [email protected] or the Foreign Ministry at Aleea Alexandru 31, Sector 1, Bucharest. Bring the court challenge within six months of communication of the complaint response or expiry of its response period, and no later than one year after communication of the refusal form. [16]
Do I apply directly for a long-term residence card?
First apply to IGI for the long-term right of residence. If approved, request the residence card separately. Submit the card documents within 30 days of receiving the approval notification. [17][18]
Does travelling to another Schengen country restart my visitor allowance?
For a visa limited to no more than 90 days in any 180-day period in the territory of the member states, the allowance applies across that territory. Moving between those states does not restart the count. [19]
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