Digitally Romanian birth certificates

April marked the implementation of the Integrated Information System for the Issuance of Civil Status Documents (SIIEASC). The Ministry of the Interior reports that this system has been subsequently expanded to encompass “334 interconnected administrative-territorial units” at present. At present, individuals seeking a civil status certificate (such as a death or birth certificate) must visit the civil status office and submit the required documentation, including an application for issuance. The certificate can be obtained in […]

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Romanian Passport – FAQs

What is the Romanian Passport? The Romanian passport is an identity document, used mainly outside Romania’s borders by the Romanian citizens. Romanian Passport Day is marked every year on March 19th. On March 19th, 1912, the first modern law on passports was adopted, called “Law on Passports”, promulgated by King Carol I, by Royal High Decree no. 1758. Who can apply for the Romanian passport? Only Romanian citizens can apply for the passport, both those

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Romanian Citizenship by Descent

What does Romanian Citizenship by Descent mean? The Romanian Citizenship Law no. 21/1991 establishes as ways of acquiring Romanian citizenship birth, adoption and granting upon request. The main way of acquiring Romanian citizenship is by birth, based on the principle of (right of blood), whereby a child whose parents or only one of them is a Romanian citizen automatically acquires Romanian citizenship, regardless of the place of birth. Countries that adhere to the principle of

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Romanian Citizenship for Children

Who is a minor child in Romania? According to Romanian legislation, a minor is a natural person under the age of 18.  Until the age of 14, the minor does not have the legal capacity*.  The minor who has reached the age of 14 has a limited capacity to exercise legal rights. He/She may enter into legal acts with the prior consent of his/her parents or guardian.  Minors who marry acquire full legal capacity.  *The

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Romania and USA mutual recognition of work and pension rights

The Romanian President, Klaus Iohannis, promulgated the law ratifying the Agreement between Romania and the USA on the mutual recognition of periods of work and pension rights. Romania and USA mutual recognition of work and pension rights permits the incorporation of time spent working in both the USA and Romania when calculating pension benefits in accordance with the aggregation principle. Additionally, the legislation contains provisions that regulate the collection of pensions in the state selected

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