Birthactive
Citizenship at birth through a Romanian parent
Birth to a Romanian parent creates Romanian citizenship. Birth in Romania alone to two foreign parents is not general jus soli.
Citizenship routes
Ancestryreviewed
Naturalizationreviewed
Birthreviewed
Investmentreviewed
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization as the spouse of a citizen
A spouse resident in and married to a Romanian for at least five years (concurrent) may naturalize, instead of eight.
Ancestryactive
Romanian citizenship through a Romanian parent
A child of a Romanian citizen parent is Romanian. Separate restoration and origin routes exist for descendants of former citizens.
Sources: Romania Constitution (Constitute Project) · Romania General Inspectorate for Immigration
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization after eight years residence
Adults generally need eight years legal residence (five if married to a Romanian), Romanian language and culture knowledge, livelihood, and good conduct. Dual nationality is generally allowed. Grant is discretionary.
Sources: Romania Constitution (Constitute Project) · Romania General Inspectorate for Immigration