Immigration Law

We are among the few law firms in Romania with a team of specialized lawyers in Immigration law, delivering legal advice at the highest quality standards on corporate Immigration, to our international clients, foreign investors, Romanian companies seeking foreign workforce and natural foreign citizens looking to obtain Romanian citizenship.

Our legal services include legal opinions on the rules and regulations of business Immigration as well as assistance and representation before the courts of law and in front of public authorities in Immigration issues.

We provide legal assistance and representation in front of authorities in Bucharest to obtain and extend any type of visas, long stay visas – for economical activities in Romania, for professional activities in Romania, for commercial activities in Romania, employment in Romania, for studies, for family reunification, for religious or humanitarian activities in Romania, diplomatic and work visa other purposes visa symbol D/AS and short stay visas for visit, tourism, business.

We also assist our clients with: residence permits, permanent residence, registration/ correction/transcription of the civil status document, in Romania, and mentions on the civil status documents through administrative procedures or judicial settlement.

Our services

  • Short/long stay visas (any type of visas)
  • Invitations
  • Temporary/permanent residence permits (obtaining and extension)
  • Work permits
  • Romanian Citizenship (guidance)
  • Civil status documents (registration/ correction/transcription)

Our immigration department provides top-tier legal services for foreign citizens who wish to live, work, study, invest in Romania, or obtain Romanian citizenship. Our law firm recommends consulting an immigration attorney in Romania from our team to provide you with full legal assistance and representation before the competent authorities, such as the immigration office in Romania or the National Citizenship Authority. They will ensure a correct and efficient approach to the process, taking it into account the specifics of each case.

Our team of immigration solicitors in Romania has extensive experience in handling various types of applications, from obtaining a work or a residence permit in Romania to regulations concerning the rights of foreign citizens who wish to establish permanent residence in Romania (short term residence in Europe, long term residence in Europe, long term visa in Europe, short term visa in Europe). Whether you are an investor, a student, or a professional, an immigration lawyer near me in Romania will guide you step by step, ensuring that all legal procedures are followed.

For individuals looking to obtain Romanian citizenship, the procedure may seem complex, but our team is ready to support you throughout the entire process. An attorney immigration lawyer in Romania will analyze the necessary documents for citizenship application in Romania, advise on the required conditions, and assist you in submitting the application to the relevant institutions.

Additionally, if you wish to obtain Romanian citizenship through marriage or other special circumstances, an immigration lawyer close to me in Romania will assist in the transcription of documents in Romania, including birth certificates, and in preparing the necessary application. In this context, we will help complete all required civil status documents in Romania for citizenship application in Romania through marriage and guide you in submitting it to the competent authorities.

Furthermore, for individuals seeking to regain Romanian citizenship, we have the necessary knowledge and expertise to support you with this process. An immigration lawyer consultation in Romania is necessary in order analyze every case and identify the correct steps to obtain this right. They will prepare all necessary documents and submit the application to the relevant authorities.

We take pride in our experience and success in the field of immigration services in Romania, with a team of lawyers fully dedicated to resolving your cases. We are here to support you in the integration process offering lawyer advice in Romania at every step to ensure that your experience in Romania is as smooth and legally compliant as possible, adhering to all applicable regulations and requirements.

We are proud of the trust our clients place in us for any immigration services in Romania. The positive reviews we have received reflect the success and satisfaction of those who have worked with our team, motivating us to continue providing effective and personalized legal solutions. We have the necessary experience to guide each client through the complex steps of the process of citizenship application in Romania. An immigration lawyer consultation in Romania is necessary to discuss all the relevant details in order for us to meet our clients’ needs, providing complete assistance and tailored solutions for each situation.

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