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? A Guide to Staying Legal and Avoiding Deportation
Romania has become a destination for thousands of non-EU workers, especially in construction, hospitality, manufacturing, and transport. But many workers
Can a Non-EU Family Member Travel Freely Across Europe? Here’s What I Learned the Hard Way
A few years ago, my wife and I planned a trip from Romania to Italy. At the time, Romania was
How Foreigners Can Buy and Own Land in Romania
Buying property in Romania as a foreigner has become much easier since the country joined the European Union. However, the
Petitions to General Inspectorate for Immigration, Petitions to Romanian Government, Uncategorized
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
How to Obtain Civil Documents from Non-Hague Convention Countries
When the foreign spouse comes from a country not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, the procedure for obtaining and
How to Obtain Civil Documents from Hague Convention Countries
For many foreigners who get married in Romania, it is necessary to present documents such as: If these documents are
Busted Without a Ticket… but Let Off the Hook
Life has highs and lows. The first and only time I got caught on a Bucharest bus without a ticket
There’s No Parking Here. Move!
If you’re new in Bucharest or any major Romanian city, one of the first lessons you’ll learn—sometimes the hard way—is