Romanian Residence Permit Application For A non-EU Citizen (Erasmus Students Edition)

One thing expats can't get away from, that would be dealing with bureaucracy. And the worse thing about bureaucracy is that it never be the same from one place to another. Some place would make everything very easy. Others, however, could make the simplest thing difficult. These uncertainties are the biggest contributor to people's trust/distrust toward government's institution. But still, no matter how hard you wish to avoid this thing, you bound to deal with it. As long as you are alive you are going to have to encounter this thing whether you like it or not.

Enough with the bullshit!

These are the documents required by immigration office in Romania for obtaining the residence permit: 

1. Copy of the first page of the passport and the page where the visa is attached, including the page where your arrival date is written.

2. Medical Certificate (consist of):

1.Blood analysis (VDRL)

  As a student I really understand that we want everything done with a minimum of  outcome. Therefore I will tell you a hospital that could possibly give you a cheap price for blood analysis, which is Vital Med located in Str. Lahovary nr. 5, 6200, Galati.

2.Medical Certificate first step

For this thing, you could also get it from the same hospital. The total cost for the two are about 30-40 lei

3.The conclusion of the test stating that you a free from any decease that can contaminate society

After you get the two documents, if you are a student in "Duneare de Jos" university, you need to go to a student hospital located in Unitatea Sanitara. Or the easiest clue to get there would be student dormitory near Gradina Publica. When you get there, ask the people around and they will bring you to the hospital.

Supposedly when you arrive in the hospital, the doctor will immediately understand what you are there for just by showing the two existing documents.

3. Letter of Acceptance

I suppose you have gotten this document long before you arrive in Galati?

4. Letter of Financial Support stating how much scholarship you receive from the organization that rewards it.

Normally erasmus+ office will provide this document for you. So, just ask them to be precise!

5. Photo 3x4 2

6. 5 Lei Tax paid at the nearest post office

Post office in Galati located so close to the hospital I recommend in blood test section.

7. The contract of your residence.

If you happen to stay in the dormitory belonging to the university, then you don't need to worry. The manager of dormitory will provide it for you. But if you happen to rent an apartment perhaps you need to ask the land lord about this whole thing.

8.  fill in the form

Make sure you fill the form! But since the form is in Romanian, it might be wise to have a help form the local.

Those are the documents you need to prepare in order to get residence permit in Romania. The RP is expected to be ready in 30 days. But you can also try to check in day 25, if you desperately need it. Who knows maybe you need it for another visa application, schengen visa application for example.