Accommodation

Type: Information Topic | Location: Romania | Updated: 03/04/2019

      Where can you stay during your research project? In Romania, it is quite easy to rent or buy an apartment or a house, because prices vary greatly depending on the city, location and conditions offered by owners. As far as price is concerned, according to a financial study form 2015, Cluj-Napoca is the most expensive city in Romania. The price for a studio here is between 200 and 250 euro, while in Timisoara, the price varies from 150 to 200 euro.  IMPORTANT! If you choose to contact a real estate agency in order to rent or buy a house, you must pay a commission. If you want to buy a property, the state charges a fee of up to 3% on the transaction, depending on its price. If you choose...

Banking

Type: Information Topic | Location: Romania | Updated: 29/03/2019

        Currency Romanian currency is called LEU (code RON) and it is divided in 100 bani. Recently, a currency reform took place, changing the former leu (ROL) into a new leu (RON). Coins in circulation are: 1 ban, 5 bani, 10 bani and 50 bani. Banknotes in circulation have the following denomination: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500 lei. For more detalies please acces Coins and notes in circulation. In order to check currency rates visit the website of the National Bank of Romania.         Changing money and payments There are many banks and exchange desks at your disposal for exchanging currencies. You can find them in airports, city centers and train stations. You may exchange cash (...

Childcare / School

Type: Information Topic | Location: Romania | Updated: 28/03/2019

        Education in Romania represents a national priority Starting with the accession date of Romania to the European Union, citizens of the member states of the European Union, states of the European Economic Area and Swiss Confederation have access to all forms and levels of education, in similar conditions to those set by law for Romanian citizens, including tuition fees. Foreign citizens who want to study in schools included in the Romanian education system have the opportunity to attend a preparatory year for studying Romanian language.       There is no tuition fee for the preparatory year and schooling takes place in education units set by the county / City of Bucharest directorate...

Cities

Type: Information Topic | Location: Romania | Updated: 29/03/2019

We invite you to a journey to discover the many facets of Romania. It can be either a one day trip, a tour across the country or maybe a long weekend. Any option will give the opportunity to explore, taste, see and understand the country and culture.    Brasov Brasov is one of the most visited cities, located in central Romania. Famous for its architecture which represents a mixture of Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance styles, Brasov is also a very powerful cultural and economic centre . The most famous attractions are: The Black Church, Council Square, Old Town Hall (now History Museum), Tampa Mountain. Other nearby attractions include: Poiana Brasov – ski resort, Bran Castle and Rasnov...

Daily life

Type: Information Topic | Location: Romania | Updated: 03/04/2019

General info Cities Transport Free time Cuisine Facts about Romania More information   We invite you to a journey to discover the main cities of Romania.   More Information   There are multiple ways to arrive and travel in Romania: by plane, by train, by car, by boat More information   Bucharest has a great variety of shopping centres for you to spend your spare timeand besides clothing and shoe stores, you can find here supermarkets, a food court, an entertainment area (billiards, bowling) and also cinemas.  More Information   Contrary to popular belief, Romanian traditional cuisine is quite rich, abundant in simple but delicious meals.  more information           About Romania The modern...

Departure conditions

Type: Information Topic | Location: Romania | Updated: 16/01/2017

If you are leaving the country there are several matters that you should consider before your departure: Check the travel advices and information given by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Check your entry and residence conditions. If necessary, obtain a visa or residence permit for entry/employment/study Update your health insurance. If necessary, obtain the European health insurance card. If necessary, obtain private health insurance Check at your local tax authority whether you need a certificate proving your previous status as a tax payer Cancel the bank accounts and payment methods you used if you are no longer going to use them Cancel all services (water, electricity, gas, communication...

Entry conditions/visas

Type: Information Topic | Location: Romania | Updated: 03/04/2019

After its accession to the EU in 2007, Romania started preparations in order to join the Schengen area, which represents the last step to becoming an area of free movement. Until then, the entry on Romanian territory implies a series of conditions for both EU citizens and third-country nationals. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens do not need a visa when crossing the border to Romania but they are required to present a valid national passport or any document recognized by the Romanian state that certifies their identity. However, one’s stay on national territory cannot exceed 3 months. In such a case, one’s residence must be registered at the territorial offices of the General Inspectorate for...

Family members

Type: Information Topic | Location: Romania | Updated: 11/10/2018

Family members of EU/EEA citizens can travel to Romania without a visa. As far as non EU/EEA family members are concerned, they need to submit their documents in order to receive a visa if they do not have a residence permit for a EU/EEA country. In some cases, they may need to present an invitation from a Romanian citizen or from a foreigner who is in possession of a residence permit. Non-EU/EEA citizens may apply for family reunification at the Authority for Foreigners, only if they hold a permanent residence permit or a temporary residence permit, valid for one year or longer, or own an EU Blue Card. For foreign citizens conducting scientific research in Romania, the residence permit may...

FAQs

Type: Information Topic | Location: Romania | Updated: 05/12/2019

Do I need an employment authorization document to work in Romania? I would like to add that I am a German citizen. EU and EEA (European Economic Area) citizens do not need a visa for crossing the border to Romania. If you stay longer than 90 days, you have to register your residence at the General Inspectorate for Immigration. Do non-EU/ EEA researchers need an entry visa for Romania? Non-EU/ EEA researchers have to apply for a short or long stay visa, depending on the timeframe of their academic activity in Romania. American, Australian and Canadian citizens are an exception to the rule as they do not need an entry visa, but they do need to present their passport at customs. Where can I...

Free time

Type: Information Topic | Location: Romania | Updated: 16/01/2017

  Bucharest has a great variety of shopping centres for you to spend your spare timeand besides clothing and shoe stores, you can find here supermarkets, a food court, an entertainment area (billiards, bowling) and also cinemas. To shop for designer clothes you must visit the famous Victoria Street where you can find famous brands like: Armani, Gucci and Burberry. While strolling along the street, you can also admire the unique architecture of important buildings: the Romanian Athenaeum, the National Museum of Art located in the former Royal Palace and other fine houses.     For a more pleasant and relaxing way to spend your spare time you should visit Bucharest’s parks and gardens, which...