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Advantages of Romanian citizenship \u2013 why is it worth it to get a Romanian passport if possible?<\/strong><\/h4>\nFirst of all, whoever holds a Romanian passport is considered not only a citizen of Romania but in fact of the European Union as well. This has a number of implications:<\/p>\n
\n- Free entrance to all European countries: Any bearer of a Romanian passport is in fact entitled to free access to and passage between countries of the European Union without need for a visa.<\/li>\n
- Living and working in Europe: Beyond the possibilities for entering the various countries for the purpose of tourism, the Romanian passport entitles the bearer to live in the EU countries and to work entirely legally as a salaried employee or self-employed business owner.<\/li>\n
- Studies in European academic institutions: Similarly, it is also possible to study in Europe\u2019s leading academic institutions, offering discounted tuition for higher education, at a rate significantly lower than the average tuition here in Israel. Certain institutions even offer studies at no cost, as well as many benefits for students.<\/li>\n
- Rapid, convenient entrance to other countries in the world: specifically, the United States, which issues a tourist visa automatically to European citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The many benefits are certainly a reason to take advantage of eligibility for a Romanian passport. Of course, we have just briefly mentioned the main advantages; for more information on the benefits of a European passport, you can click here<\/a>.<\/p>\nEligibility for a Romanian passport \u2013 who is eligible for Romanian citizenship?<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\nFirst of all, children born to parents who currently hold Romanian citizenship are automatically eligible for citizenship themselves, even if they were not born within Romanian borders, according to Section 5 of the Romanian citizenship law.<\/p>\n
Section 10 of this law expands the definition and says that children and grandchildren of former Romanian citizens, even those who lost their citizenship over the years for various reasons, are also eligible for Romanian citizenship and a passport. Great-grandkids of citizens are also eligible, if it can be proven that their great-grandparents lost their citizenship against their will (for instance, if in Moldova after 1941.)<\/p>\n
These are of course the basic criteria (currently met by many Israelis, and, in general, by many Jews throughout the world), but they raise some additional questions:<\/p>\n
\n- What about countries that were formerly under Romanian rule?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The descendants of those born in countries formerly under Romanian rule may also eligible for citizenship and a passport, provided their ancestors were born and lived in those countries during the years when they were under Romanian rule. These countries include, for example, Moldova and parts of Ukraine.<\/p>\n
For information on a Romanian passport for Moldovan descendants, click here<\/a>; for information on a Romanian passport for Ukrainian descendants, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n- Are only the children of Romanian citizens eligible for a passport?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
No. The Romanian law includes the option to \u201cskip generations.\u201d That is, grandchildren of Romanian citizens are also eligible for citizenship and a passport. Following an additional amendment, the eligibility is passed on to great-grandchildren as well. Once these are accepted as citizens, it is then relatively easy to pass on citizenship to future generations.<\/p>\n
\n- Are there options for obtaining Romanian citizenship other than via ancestry?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Indeed, there are various options for obtaining citizenship by working and residing in the country, certain conditions under which you can obtain citizenship as the spouse of a Romanian citizen, and even rare cases where citizenship is granted following a significant contribution to the Romanian economy or culture. These routes are less favored today, but if you are interested in one of them, you are certainly invited to contact us and take advantage of our assistance.<\/p>\n
Romanian citizenship stages \u2013 what is the process of obtaining Romanian citizenship?<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n\u201cHow do I get Romanian citizenship?\u201d is perhaps the most common question on this issue. Without going into great detail, here are the main stages in the process (regarding citizenship on the basis of a family tie):<\/p>\n
The many benefits are certainly a reason to take advantage of eligibility for a Romanian passport. Of course, we have just briefly mentioned the main advantages; for more information on the benefits of a European passport, you can click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n First of all, children born to parents who currently hold Romanian citizenship are automatically eligible for citizenship themselves, even if they were not born within Romanian borders, according to Section 5 of the Romanian citizenship law.<\/p>\n Section 10 of this law expands the definition and says that children and grandchildren of former Romanian citizens, even those who lost their citizenship over the years for various reasons, are also eligible for Romanian citizenship and a passport. Great-grandkids of citizens are also eligible, if it can be proven that their great-grandparents lost their citizenship against their will (for instance, if in Moldova after 1941.)<\/p>\n These are of course the basic criteria (currently met by many Israelis, and, in general, by many Jews throughout the world), but they raise some additional questions:<\/p>\n The descendants of those born in countries formerly under Romanian rule may also eligible for citizenship and a passport, provided their ancestors were born and lived in those countries during the years when they were under Romanian rule. These countries include, for example, Moldova and parts of Ukraine.<\/p>\n For information on a Romanian passport for Moldovan descendants, click here<\/a>; for information on a Romanian passport for Ukrainian descendants, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n No. The Romanian law includes the option to \u201cskip generations.\u201d That is, grandchildren of Romanian citizens are also eligible for citizenship and a passport. Following an additional amendment, the eligibility is passed on to great-grandchildren as well. Once these are accepted as citizens, it is then relatively easy to pass on citizenship to future generations.<\/p>\n Indeed, there are various options for obtaining citizenship by working and residing in the country, certain conditions under which you can obtain citizenship as the spouse of a Romanian citizen, and even rare cases where citizenship is granted following a significant contribution to the Romanian economy or culture. These routes are less favored today, but if you are interested in one of them, you are certainly invited to contact us and take advantage of our assistance.<\/p>\n \u201cHow do I get Romanian citizenship?\u201d is perhaps the most common question on this issue. Without going into great detail, here are the main stages in the process (regarding citizenship on the basis of a family tie):<\/p>\nEligibility for a Romanian passport \u2013 who is eligible for Romanian citizenship?<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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