The guide
Settling in Romania, topic by topic.
The rules that matter, checked on official websites and explained simply. To find out what applies to your situation, ask Moovy, our AI assistant.
- ResidenceRegistering, deadlines, papers to keep.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- Public services and online portalsWho does what, digital identity, the order of steps.
- Which Romanian authorities do what, and what can you do online when you settle in?
- Tax numberGetting it, before or after you arrive.
- Which identification number do you need in Romania (CNP or NIF), and how do you get it?
- TaxesTax residence, rates, schemes for newcomers.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- HealthcareRegistering, the European Health Insurance Card, the S1 form.
- How do you get access to public health insurance in Romania when you settle there?
- Health insurance required for visas and permits: what EU rules ask (short and long stays)
- SchoolEnrolling your children, international schools, childcare.
- How do you enrol your children in school in Romania: ages, enrolment, calendar and equivalences?
- Working for yourselfLegal forms, contributions, VAT, accounting.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- WorkContract, salary, unemployment, recognition of qualifications.
- Working in Romania: finding a job, contract and probation period, 2026 minimum wage, leave, unemployment and diplomas
- HousingRenting, buying, lease pitfalls.
- Renting or buying a home in Romania: written lease registered with the tax authority, 2026 rents, notary and tax on sale
- BankingOpening an account, what you will be asked for.
- Opening a bank account in Romania: CNP, basic account, leu and euro transfers
- Driving licence and carExchanging your licence, registering your car.
- Driving in Romania with a European licence and registering your car there: RAR, town hall, VAT certificate, RCA and rovinieta
- RetirementReceiving your pension, settling as a retiree.
- Retiring in Romania: settling with a foreign pension, 2026 legal age, Romanian pension, tax above 3,000 lei
- Customs and daily lifeLanguage, opening hours, manners, what surprises newcomers.
- Customs and everyday life in Romania: what you need to know for day-to-day living
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