The Role of Discretion in Romanian Public Offices
Discretion is not an exception in Romanian administration—it’s the rule. This article explains how it works and how expats should respond.
Rights & Authorities
Rights & Authorities
Why “It Depends” Is the Most Common Official Answer in Romania
“It depends” is not evasiveness by default. This article explains why Romanian officials use it—and how expats can turn ambiguity into progress.
Procedure Over Law: How Lost Passports Become ‘Unreportable’ in Romania
Losing a passport or wallet while travelling in Romania should be a routine administrative matter. In practice, it often turns into a bureaucratic standoff, where local police refuse to register the loss simply because it may have occurred in another city. For many expats, this means being sent back across the country to “the place of loss”—an absurd expectation in a country where a single train journey can take most of a day.
Can foreigners vote in Romania?
Foreigners living in Romania often ask whether they are allowed to vote and under what conditions. This article explains who can vote, which elections are open to EU citizens, and why residence status matters.
27/10/2025: Twenty Years in Romania, Still Treated as a Stranger by My Bank
After 20 years as a resident of Romania, I didn’t expect to be treated like a stranger by the very
What Happens if You Lose or Change Your Job in Romania as a Non-EU Worker?
If you’re a non-EU worker in Romania and you lose or change your job, your right to stay may be affected. This guide explains the 60-day rule, how to transfer your work permit, and how to avoid deportation or visa bans.
Can a Non-EU Family Member Travel Freely Across Europe? Here’s What I Learned the Hard Way
Can a non-EU family member travel freely across Europe? This article explains how EU free movement works in practice for family members of residents in Romania, including real-world limitations and requirements.
How Foreigners Can Buy and Own Land in Romania
A practical guide for foreigners on how to buy and own land in Romania, covering legal requirements, restrictions, and step-by-step considerations for non-EU and EU citizens.
Immigration & Legal
Petition No. 706171/DIMB/S3/BAL 07.08.2025 ID Documents requested at the I.G.I. counter
On July, 27 2025 I have sent the following Petition, translated here in English, to the General Inspectorate for Immigration
How expats can get married in Romania
A brief introduction Getting married in Romania when one (or both) the spouses are foreign citizens is possible and relatively