{"id":13168,"date":"2025-01-21T16:02:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T14:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blaj-law.ro\/?p=13168"},"modified":"2025-02-03T12:15:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T10:15:11","slug":"romania-trc-card-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blaj-law.ro\/en\/blog\/romania-trc-card-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Romania TRC card benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Temporary Residence Card” <\/span><\/i>(TRC) in Romania is a document for foreign citizens who intend to stay in Romania for a period longer than 90 days within 6 months.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Obtaining a TRC in Romania gives the holder legal and social advantages.<\/span><\/p>\n

Firstly, the TRC grants the foreign citizen the legal right to live in Romania for a determined period, usually between 1 and 5 years, with the possibility of further extension of this document.<\/span><\/p>\n

To access the same rights as Romanian citizens within the country’s territory (in addition to TRC), foreign nationals must obtain both a visa and additional permits from the General Inspectorate of Immigration.<\/span><\/p>\n

We note that the TRC, as well as the visa, can only be obtained by proving a specific purpose that justifies the stay in a state. For example, you can apply for a TRC for studies, for work or for family reunification.<\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, according to art. 109 para. (1) from Emergency Ordinance (OUG) no. 194\/2002 <\/span>\u201eThe temporary residence permit is issued to foreigners upon granting or extending the right of temporary residence. The address at which the foreigner declares that he resides on the territory of Romania is entered in the temporary residence permit.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

A TRC alone does not grant unrestricted access to Romania’s job market – this is only guaranteed by a permanent residence permit. Without such permanent status, you must obtain both a work visa and a work permit from the General Inspectorate of Immigration to be employed or self-employed in Romania.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other types of TRC can also provide the right to work in Romania, such as, for example, the one for family reunification, but it is recommended to check the exact purpose of the visa in terms of the benefits offered.<\/span><\/p>\n

When the first residence permit is issued, the foreign citizen will be assigned a Personal Numeric Code (CNP). This unique identifier can become useful in administrative procedures in Romania, making it easier to interact with institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

After a period of 5 years in Romania, the foreign citizen who has been legally in the national territory during all this time, can obtain a permanent residence permit, which offers free access to the labour market and almost complete benefits similar to those of Romanian citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Romania TRC card processing time<\/b><\/h2>\n

The process of obtaining a temporary residence permit in Romania involves certain procedural deadlines that must be taken into account by the applicants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The submission of the application, when renewing the residence permit, must be made at least 30 days before the expiration of the right of residence granted by the visa or the previous permit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Normally, applications for the issuance of a temporary residence permit are resolved within <\/span>30-45 days from the date of submission of the complete application<\/b>. This interval may vary, depending on the complexity of the case and the volume of requests registered at the time.<\/span><\/p>\n

In exceptional situations, when the authorities consider it necessary to request additional information, the process can be extended. It is important to note that for certain categories of applicants, such as EU Blue Card holders, there may be faster processing times, in accordance with the specific regulations applicable to this category.<\/span><\/p>\n

Romania TRC card fees<\/b><\/h3>\n

Obtaining a temporary residence permit in Romania also involves some costs that applicants must consider:<\/span><\/p>\n