A lasting connection with Romania
Restoration is based on a qualifying citizenship history and the conditions of the applicable law. It requires evidence about the ancestor and the applicant’s relationship.
Restoration under Article 11
Romanian citizenship
through restoration
2.5–3 years to the orderIndicative program timeline
Explore a restoration application through your family’s Romanian citizenship history. We help research the qualifying ancestor, document the family relationships and prepare for submission, language requirements, the oath and subsequent Romanian records.
The program’s 2.5–3-year planning estimate refers to the period up to the citizenship order. It does not include an automatic promise of a passport within that period. The oath, Romanian civil registration and document applications are subsequent stages whose timing depends on the circumstances.
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From the first documents
to your next step
to your next step
2.5–3 years to the orderplanning estimate, subject to eligibility
Romanian citizenshipintended outcome after the required stages
Family assessmentindividual requirements for relatives
Written agreementa clear scope and responsibilities
01 / Your plans
What this program can offer
EU citizenship opportunities
After the required acquisition steps, Romanian citizenship provides the rights attached to citizenship of an EU member state. An application number or citizenship order is not itself a passport.
A complete family file
A clearly documented family chain helps distinguish established facts from missing records and allows relatives’ situations to be considered separately.
02 / Eligibility
Who should consider this program?
An ancestor who held Romanian citizenship
Article 11 concerns qualifying former citizenship and its loss for reasons outside the person’s control. Descendants up to the relevant third degree may fall within the provision.
Family links to Bessarabia or Bukovina
Birth and residence in these regions can guide research. The historical period, territorial status and the particular person’s citizenship must be established.
Applicants needing civil-record research
Begin with the applicant’s and parents’ available records. The relationship chain, inconsistencies and applicable language evidence should be considered before submission.
03 / Important conditions
The requirements that shape your application
Citizenship evidence
A birthplace alone does not prove every condition of restoration. Assess the ancestor’s status and the reason and circumstances of loss, together with the supporting records.
Romanian language
The current Article 11 procedure includes Romanian-language evidence for applicants to whom the requirement applies. The B1 level, accepted proof, exemptions and submission timing require assessment for the applicant and filing date.
The order, oath and documents
The citizenship order is a stage in the process. The oath and subsequent Romanian civil registration and passport arrangements must be planned separately.
04 / Family applications
A separate plan for each family member
The same ancestor may be relevant to relatives, but eligibility and evidence are individual. Children’s participation depends on the applicable rules and the parent’s position. We plan the documents, consent and personal steps for each family member instead of assuming that one application automatically covers everyone.
Plan originals and personal attendance
Before finalising travel, confirm who must attend, which originals are needed, and whether a child’s application requires consent or representation. The principal applicant’s timeline does not automatically describe every relative’s procedure.
05 / Preparation
Documents: build the file around the evidence
This is an overview of the document categories. Your checklist will reflect the actual basis, family composition, place of submission and the accepting authority’s requirements. Original records should be reviewed before final certification and translation.
Applicant records
Passport and current birth, marriage or other civil certificates relevant to the application.
The ancestor’s history
Official citizenship-related and civil or archive records establishing the qualifying history.
Intervening generations
Birth and marriage records linking the applicant to the ancestor through every relevant generation.
Consistent identity details
Records explaining different surnames, spellings, dates or place names. Resolve material discrepancies before final translation.
Language and supporting evidence
Romanian-language evidence where required, together with background certificates and declarations requested for the procedure.
Romanian translations
Required certification and authorised translations for the accepting authority. Check the original records before commissioning the final package.
06 / Timeline
From assessment to the next official step
The program’s 2.5–3-year planning estimate refers to the period up to the citizenship order. It does not include an automatic promise of a passport within that period. The oath, Romanian civil registration and document applications are subsequent stages whose timing depends on the circumstances.
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Establish the restoration basis
Research the ancestor’s citizenship history, loss of status and the applicant’s qualifying relationship.
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Prepare a consistent file
Complete civil-record research, address discrepancies and plan language evidence and translations.
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Submit and follow the file
Prepare the application for the competent authority, personal attendance and applicable biometric steps. Keep the registration details and follow notifications.
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Complete the oath and documents
After the order, plan the oath, Romanian civil records and identity and passport arrangements as separate actions.
Keep the stages distinct
Language preparation, appointments and the oath should be considered early. A representative’s involvement does not replace an applicant’s mandatory personal participation.
07 / Immigration Partners
Preparation and support with clear responsibilities
Your initial assessment
We review the circumstances and available documents, identify the basis to be considered and explain the questions still needing evidence.
A coherent application file
The agreed work may include a checklist, document review, coordination of archive requests or translations, submission arrangements and responses to further requests.
Support after a decision
We explain the relevant registration, card or passport steps, your personal participation and the information needed to plan subsequent actions.
Start with the records you already have
Tell us about your plans and family circumstances. We will define the information needed for the first assessment and the proposed scope of support.
08 / Questions and answers
Romanian citizenship through restoration: your questions
Is birth in Bessarabia enough?
No. Birthplace is a research lead. The relevant citizenship history and all other requirements must be established.
Can a great-grandparent be relevant?
Article 11 may cover qualifying descendants up to the relevant third degree. The ancestor and the relationship chain must meet the legal conditions.
Is Romanian-language evidence needed?
For applicants covered by the current requirement, B1 evidence and the accepted way of proving it must be addressed. Exemptions and timing depend on the individual case.
Does the order mean the process is finished?
No. The oath and the subsequent Romanian document steps are significant stages after the order.
What does 2.5–3 years refer to?
It is the program’s planning estimate to the citizenship order, subject to documents and processing. It is not a fixed date for passport issuance.
Can I submit a family legend as proof?
No. Family recollections guide research but do not replace the official documents required to substantiate the application.
Can the whole process be completed remotely?
Personal steps depend on the procedure. Submission, biometrics, the oath or document applications may require attendance.
What if names differ between generations?
Identify the records explaining name changes and material discrepancies before preparing the final translations.
09 / Your next step
Tell us about your circumstances
Official reference sources
Source information was reviewed for the Russian program page on 15 October 2026. Eligibility and documentary requirements must be considered for the individual application. Service timelines do not guarantee a public authority’s decision date.