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...

Health Insurance

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

  According to the official website of the Bucharest Health Insurance House and the official website of the National Health Insurance House, the insured status ceases upon the loss of the right of residence on national territory, in case of death or 3 after months after the last contribution.   If the citizen is not insured, medical services are free of charge only if there are surgical emergencies or potential endemic skin diseases, as well as in case of pregnant women, for pregnancy monitoring. For temporary stays not exceeding 6 months on national territory, EU/EEA citizens are entitled to medical benefits if they have a valid European Health Insurance Card. This document is issued free...

Good to know when you want to rent a house/apartment

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

  You can find rent in the suburbs at half-price The landlord may charge the rent for a certain number of months in advance as security deposit. This amount must be stipulated in the contract in order to be reimbursed at the end of your stay or you can add a clause to pay the last month/s of your stay from the security deposit Houses or apartments may be furnished or not. You will often find offers with partially furnished houses/apartments, with kitchen furniture, but not home appliances; The number of rooms in an apartment takes into account the living-room as well. (EX. When referring to a two-room apartment, this means one living room and one bedroom)  

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...

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...

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...

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...

Medical care

Type: Information Topic | Location: Romania | Updated: 26/03/2019

In case of medical emergencies, disasters, fire alarms, accidents or other situations that require urgent intervention, please call 112 - free of charge in every network.   The insured status can be acquired if the following conditions are met: Proof of health contributions under the provisions of the law, proof of a residence permit or a permanent residence in Romania; Proof of holding the citizenship of a country with which Romania has concluded health agreements and treaties; The citizen is under 18 or he/she is a student/pupil/apprentice aged up to 26 years. Starting with age 26, regardless of social status, state health contributions must be paid in order to still benefit from health...

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...