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THE REAL Timeframes for Obtaining Citizenship by Descent

Catalina Staniu — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:25:50 +0000

Applying for Romanian citizenship can be a complex process, but it is important to understand the different routes available under Law 21/1991, particularly through Article 10 and Article 11.

🇷🇴 Article 11: Citizenship for Descendants of Romanian Citizens
This article applies to individuals whose ancestors were Romanian citizens but lost their citizenship for various reasons. If you qualify under this article, the process of reacquiring Romanian citizenship became slower in the past years due to thousands of applications.

⏳ Timeframe: Applications based on Article 11 typically take up to 36 months to process, depending on the volume of cases and the completeness of your file. Additional factors such as document verification and background checks may impact the time required.

🌍 Article 10: Citizenship for Foreign Nationals of Romanian Descent
Article 10 applies to foreign nationals with Romanian ancestry who have never held Romanian citizenship or people who renounce to their citizenship and want to regain it. This pathway is used to grant citizenship to individuals with proven Romanian lineage who may have been born or lived outside Romania.

⏳ Timeframe: Applications under Article 10 usually take 18 to 24 months. The process includes document gathering, verification, and approval steps that can vary based on the applicant’s country of residence and the availability of required documents.

📑 Factors Impacting Processing Times
✅ Completeness of Documents: Incomplete files or missing documents can significantly delay the processing.
✅ Authority Workload: The number of applications at the Romanian Citizenship Authority (ANC) impacts the overall processing time.
✅ External Delays: Some delays may occur due to background checks or document verifications from other countries.
✅ Internal Delays: Some delays may occur due to Romanian Authorities delayed answers.

While these timeframes are general guidelines, each case may vary based on unique circumstances. To ensure a smoother and faster process, make sure all your documents are in order and follow up regularly with the authorities.

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The Value of the Romanian Passport 🇷🇴

Catalina Staniu — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:36:00 +0000

With Romania’s inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program, which removes the need for a visa to enter the United States of America, the Romanian passport has become one of the strongest in the world.

The Romanian Passport offers access to Over 170 Countries: As of now, the Romanian passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 170 countries and territories. This includes:
✅ All Schengen Area countries.
✅ The United States, Canada, and Japan (under visa waiver or simplified application rules for short stays).
✅ Many countries in Asia, South America, and Africa.

As for obtaining a Romanian passport, Romanian legislation allows eligible individuals to acquire or regain Romanian citizenship, enabling them to apply for this powerful travel document.

We are lawyers specialized in this field, ready to assist all the Clients in successfully obtaining a Romanian passport if they are eligible.

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🇷🇴 Update: Applying for Romanian Citizenship-Short procedure

Catalina Staniu — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:45:00 +0000

➡️ Starting September 2024, the short procedure for obtaining Romanian citizenship through ancestry has changed.

➡️ Applicants seeking Romanian birth certificates based on Romanian ancestry can now only apply if they possess a birth certificate for their Romanian parent.

❗ In conclusion, the Romanian side parent shall join the process of obtaining romanian citizenship, the applicant cannot apply directly after the romanian grandparent.

Stay updated with all the procedural and law changes.

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🕐 🇷🇴 WHEN the amendments of the Citizenship Law will get in force?

Catalina Staniu — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The Constitutional Court has issued its decision rejecting the constitutional challenges to the Citizenship Law on 29th of October 2024. This marks a significant step forward in the legislative process and new amendments are about to get in force.

Important amendments will get in force, such as the romanian language proficiency level B1-intermediary, for the applicants, with some excceptions.

When? We have to wait until the decision is communicated by the Constitutional Court to the Romanian President.

The law, as it stands, will further proceed to the President for publication in the Official Gazette.

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📃 Buying Real Estate in Romania is Open to Everyone

Catalina Staniu — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +0000

Whether you are an EU citizen or a non-EU citizen, you have the opportunity to invest in property in Romania. 🇷🇴

Romania’s real estate market offers diverse opportunities, from urban apartments and countryside retreats to commercial properties. With straightforward legal procedures, it’s an attractive destination for both personal and investment purposes.

Are you considering purchasing property in Romania? We can discuss the legal requirements and ways for secured purchases. Send us an e-mail at avocat@staniu.ro and our specialist will help you.

Major Change to Romanian Citizenship Law Coming Soon (especially for Israeli people)

Catalina Staniu — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:09:00 +0000

The Constitutional Court of Romania has just rejected all objections to the recent amendments to the Romanian citizenship law.

This significant legal change is expected to come into effect in the next few days, and it will impact anyone applying for Romanian citizenship or seeking to regain it under Article 10 and Article 11 of the law.

Under the new law, individuals who submit applications after it takes effect will now have up to one year to provide their Romanian language proficiency certificate as specified in Law no. 21/1991. This provision grants applicants valuable time to meet language requirements without delaying the application process.

🔹 What This Means for Applicants:
Flexibility: Applicants for Romanian citizenship will no longer need to submit the language certificate at the time of their initial application, offering more time to prepare.

Easier Access: For those applying to regain citizenship, especially descendants of former Romanian citizens, this change may simplify the process.

EXCEPTIONS:
The following individuals are not required to prove Romanian language proficiency:
a) Individuals who were previously Romanian citizens and are applying for the reinstatement of citizenship under Article 10 or 11;
b) Individuals who are 65 years of age or older at the time of submitting their application and are requesting Romanian citizenship under Article 10 or 11.

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Question #5: „Can I apply for short procedure, if my parent is not alive?”

Catalina Staniu — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:13:00 +0000

👩‍⚖️ The Lawyer answers: Unfortunately, the answer is no—it is not possible to apply for the short procedure directly after a grandparent.

📅 As of the new update on September 24, the administrative process now requires a Romanian document from the parent in order to apply for a Romanian birth certificate. Without this, the short procedure cannot proceed.

For anyone navigating Romanian citizenship, consulting with legal experts ⚖️ specializing in immigration can make the journey smoother and more straightforward.

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Question #4: „If I apply for Romanian citizenship, my spouse will get romanian citizenship?”

Catalina Staniu — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:16:00 +0000

👩‍⚖️ The Lawyer answers: Under Romanian Citizenship Law 21/1991, obtaining Romanian citizenship does not automatically grant it to the spouse.

Each citizenship application is treated individually, so if the spouse also wishes to become a Romanian citizen, they will need to apply separately.

Once obtained the Romanian citizenship, the spouse can pursue their own application 📄, with the added benefit of being married to a Romanian citizen.

In some cases, foreign spouses may be eligible for a simplified naturalization process, though they still need to meet certain residency, language, and cultural knowledge requirements 📚.

For anyone navigating Romanian citizenship, consulting with legal experts ⚖️ specializing in immigration can make the journey smoother and more straightforward.

📝 Need help with your application? Reach out for professional support and guidance from our experts and consultants and email at avocat@staniu.ro.

Question #3: „Can I apply for Romanian citizenship, even if I am the great-grandchild?”

Catalina Staniu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:28:00 +0000

👩‍⚖️ The Lawyer answers: Yes, you can! 🇷🇴 According to Law 21/1991 on Romanian Citizenship, descendants up to the third degree (including grandchildren and great-grandchildren) are eligible to reclaim Romanian citizenship if their ancestors were Romanian citizens, under certain conditions.

📜 Each case needs solid documentation to prove the connection to your Romanian ancestor. But rest assured, the law allows great-grandchildren to apply under this provision.

📝 Need help with your application? Reach out for professional support and guidance from our immigration and citizenship experts and consultants. E-mail to avocat@staniu.ro

Question no. 2: „If I want to acquire my romanian citizenship after my romanian ancestor, do I have to speak romanian? I am born in Israel/abroad”

Catalina Staniu — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:30:00 +0000

Answer: No, according to the provisions of Article 10 and Article 11 of Law 21/1991 on Romanian citizenship, applicants are not required to demonstrate knowledge of the Romanian language.

Article 10 deals with the reacquisition of Romanian citizenship by former citizens.

Article 11 applies to foreign nationals and they are not required to speak romanian language.

Though, there are Embassies and Consulates that might reject the application due to lack of romanian language. The applicants have the legal right to file a claim against the rejection order and request for its cancelation.

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