Citizenship of Romania for Ukrainians

Romanian citizenship for Ukrainians can be obtained in several ways:

• Based on birth. If one or both of the child's parents are Romanian citizens, the child automatically acquires Romanian citizenship at birth.
• On the basis of adoption. A child who was adopted by a Romanian citizen receives Romanian citizenship.
• On the basis of naturalization. A naturalized citizen of Romania can become a person who has lived in Romania for at least 5 years, has a legal income and knowledge of the Romanian language at a level sufficient for communication.
• On the basis of repatriation. A person who has ancestors who lived on the territory of Romania can obtain Romanian citizenship on the basis of repatriation.

To obtain Romanian citizenship based on naturalization, a person must meet the following requirements:

• be of legal age (not younger than 18);
• have a legal income sufficient to support oneself and one's family;
• know the Romanian language at a level sufficient for communication;
• no criminal record;
• ensure the availability of housing in Romania.

To submit an application for naturalization, a person must contact the Romanian Migration Service. The following documents must be attached to the application:

• completed application for naturalization;
• certificate of criminal record;
• a certificate of legal income;
• a certificate of knowledge of the Romanian language;
• certificate of housing in Romania;
• a certificate on the absence of debts to the state budget of Romania.

Consideration of the application for naturalization can last up to 1 year. In case of a positive decision, the person receives a Romanian citizenship certificate.

Persons holding Romanian citizenship are entitled to all the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Romanian Constitution. They also have the right to work, study, medical care and other social guarantees in Romania.

A lawyer can provide assistance in obtaining Romanian citizenship, in particular:

• Advise on issues related to the requirements for obtaining Romanian citizenship.
• Help collect the necessary documents.
• To represent the interests of the client in the Romanian migration service.

A lawyer can help a client:

• Find out whether the client meets the requirements for obtaining Romanian citizenship.
• Explain to the client what documents need to be collected.
• Help the client fill out applications and other documents correctly.
• Check whether the documents are translated into Romanian correctly.
• Represent the client in the Romanian migration service at the interview.

The help of a lawyer can be especially useful if the client does not know the Romanian language or has no experience in obtaining citizenship of other countries.

Here are some specific services a lawyer can provide:

• Consultation on issues related to the requirements for obtaining Romanian citizenship. During the consultation, the lawyer will find out whether the client meets the requirements for obtaining Romanian citizenship, and will also advise on issues related to the process of obtaining citizenship.
• Help with collecting the necessary documents. The lawyer will help the client to collect the necessary documents, and will also check whether the documents have been translated into Romanian correctly.
• Representation of the client's interests in the Romanian migration service. The lawyer can represent the interests of the client in the Romanian migration service at the interview and other stages of consideration of the application for naturalization.

The cost of a lawyer's assistance in obtaining Romanian citizenship may vary depending on the complexity of the case and the scope of services provided by the lawyer. To receive advice or legal assistance regarding obtaining Romanian citizenship, fill out the form on our website and we will contact you shortly.