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Required Documentation

Proof of marital status (marriage certificate or single status declaration)

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Required Documentation

  • Proof of marital status (marriage certificate or single status declaration)
  • Romanian ancestor's birth certificate (showing birth in Romania/former territory)
  • Complete generational chain (birth and marriage certificates connecting you to ancestor)
  • Any Romanian citizenship documents from ancestor
  • B1 Romanian language certificate from accredited institution, OR
  • Transcript showing 3+ years of Romanian-language education

The CitizenX Process

Step 1: Eligibility Consultation (Week 1)

Contact us for detailed assessment. We evaluate your Romanian ancestry, determine which pathway you qualify for, and assess language requirement status.

Step 2: Romanian Archival Research (Months 1-3)

Our Romanian researchers access National Archives, civil registration offices, and church records to locate your ancestor's citizenship documents. Critical phase for proving Romanian connection.

Step 3: Foreign Document Collection (Months 1-2)

Simultaneously, we help you gather all required documents from your country, birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal records.

Step 4: Language Requirement (If Needed)

If B1 Romanian proficiency required, we connect you with online Romanian language courses or testing centers. Exemptions apply for those 65+, former citizens, and minors.

Step 5: Document Authentication & Translation (Month 3-4)

All documents apostilled from countries of origin and officially translated to Romanian by sworn translators.

Step 6: Application Submission (Month 4)

We prepare comprehensive citizenship reacquisition application and submit to Romanian National Citizenship Authority.

Step 7: Government Processing (Months 5-10)

Romanian authorities review application and conduct verification. Official processing time: 6 months from submission to approval.

Step 8: Citizenship Certificate & Passport (Month 10-11)

Upon approval, receive Romanian citizenship certificate. Apply for Romanian passport and national ID card. Passport processing: 2-4 weeks.

Total Timeline: 10-12 months from initial consultation to Romanian passport, including preparation time. Official government processing: 6 months.

Investment

  • Complete eligibility assessment for both pathways
  • Romanian archival research and document retrieval
  • Application preparation and submission to National Citizenship Authority
  • Government liaison and application monitoring through 6-month processing
  • B1 Romanian language course/exam: €500-€1,500 (if you need to obtain certification)

Total Investment: Approximately $17,000-$19,000 for complete service.

100% online. 6 months official processing. Three generations accepted.

Practical notes

When preparing a Romania citizenship file, organize records by generation and keep certified copies separate from working scans.

Translations should be complete, consistent on names and dates, and paired with the original language document.

If a record is missing, identify the archive that should hold it before rewriting the legal theory around a weaker ancestor.