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In the past few years, if you have noticed more and more friends taking advantage of their right to Romanian citizenship and a passport, you should know that it is no coincidence — in fact, it is a rapidly growing phenomenon. Many Israeli descendants of Romanian immigrants jump on the opportunity to obtain a Romanian passport \u2013 for good reason. A Romanian passport is essentially a European Union passport which allows for residence in any EU country, visa-free entrance to many other countries, and a simple and automatic tourist visa to the United States. It also grants opportunities for studies (whether at no cost or significantly cheaper than in Israel) in the world\u2019s leading academic institutions, and of course the opportunity to work and earn profits legally in Europe.<\/p>\n

Though the process of acquiring a Romanian passport based on descent<\/a> is widely known and may in some cases be straightforward, a more complex question frequently arises – are partners of those who are Romanian citizens and holders of European passports also eligible for a passport? The answer is that it is possible under certain circumstances for the partner to obtain Romanian citizenship, but the process is in no way automatic or immediate.<\/p>\n

Our experts on obtaining foreign passports and citizenships are successfully accompanying spouses of Israelis who hold Romanian passports in the process of attaining such a passport and will be happy to assist you too in this mission with courteous and professional service.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will discuss the subject and the various possibilities more in depth. Before we begin, if you still do not understand the significance of a European passport and are unsure if you should begin the process, here is an article on our site providing all the relevant information for you to fully understand the benefits of a European passport<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A spouse is not promised a Romanian passport<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If we look back a few decades and pick any country on the map, particularly in Europe, we will find that the criteria for the granting of a passport to a foreign spouse were minimal and often times the process was automatic. Over time, however, the standards have changed completely, and it now seems that most countries have restricted this option and have enacted strict limitations on eligibility, likely due to extensive exploitation of the situation and the abundance of fictitious marriages which were registered in order to obtain citizenships and passports.<\/p>\n

Today, the acquisition of a Romanian passport for a spouse is no different and the Romanian government has also enacted relatively severe restrictions on the process.<\/a> The most important thing to understand is that citizenship for a spouse is not granted automatically under all circumstances.<\/p>\n

How can you obtain it nonetheless? The criteria undergo periodic updates, but the fundamental condition has remained constant over the years \u2013 that the Romanian citizen and their partner live together in Romania for a minimum of five years (to do so, the partner must obtain the special status of the spouse of a Romanian citizen). Thereafter the spouse may apply to receive citizenship; the process may vary depending on the circumstances, but usually includes tests on the Romanian language and culture.<\/p>\n

It is true that this may not be the ideal process for every couple, especially for those who desire Romanian citizenship while still residing in Israel. But for those couples who are considering relocating to Europe for residence and work, and especially those wanting to emigrate to Romania<\/a>, it could be a feasible option. If this is something that interests you, you are welcome to contact us and we will be happy to assist you with this process.<\/p>\n

It is advisable to look into alternative options<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

If the option of joint living in Romania is not a possibility and you still want to obtain a European passport for your spouse, it is important to note there are alternative routes to be considered:<\/p>\n