Are You Interested in Obtaining a Romanian Passport? All the Answers to the Most Common Questions
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Stuart Safft
I am delighted to report that my wife and I have just obtained our Israeli citizenship. We will be forever grateful for all of the help, guidance and support which Ariel Galili of Decker, Pex & Co. provided through this process.
I am a Jewish, 80-year-old American, and my wife is not Jewish. We had started the process on our own back in November 2020 via the Jewish Agency and Nefesh B’Nefesh, but soon became entangled in the delays and often-changing regulations due to Covid-19. The pandemic also caused delays in obtaining the required apostilles for various documents from various state agencies and the US State Department.
We found Decker, Pex & Co. On the internet and began working with Ariel in late November 2021. Ariel did a superb job of leading us through the process, helping us to understand which documents were essential, which would most likely be required, and which, though included on the list of required documents, were rarely required. He helped us several times to understand what was likely and unlikely to occur as “the next step.” Helping us manage our expectations was extremely useful to us.
Besides his knowing the laws, regulations and procedures, Ariel also made us feel that he was truly interested in helping us to successfully work through this process in as smooth, timely, and frustration-free manner as possible.
My wife and I strongly recommend anyone planning to go through this process seriously consider hiring Decker, Pex, Ofir & Co. and, specifically, Ariel Galili.
Shaltiel Devorah
Mr. Joshua Pex is knowledgeable and Professional. I really appreciate his courteous and direct approach.
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I cannot recommend Nechama enough! Her expertise, professionalism, and dedication to her clients is unparalleled. From the moment I reached out to her, she provided clear and concise communication, and helped me navigate through a complex legal issue with ease.
Throughout the entire process, Nechama went above and beyond to ensure that I was informed and comfortable with every decision. She demonstrated a deep knowledge of the law, and was able to offer sound advice that ultimately led to a positive outcome.
What sets Nechama apart is her compassionate and empathetic approach to her clients. She truly cares about the well-being of her clients, and it shows in the way she handles every case.
If you are in need of a lawyer, I highly recommend Nechama.
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Excellent service, very friendly and helpful, fast responding and very patient. Highly recommend. I will choose them again next time if needed.
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We were searching for a law firm that will be honest with us and really work hard for a satisfying result, it wasn't an easy task
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Nadia gave us service behind what we expected; she was professional which lead to fast and easy process with great result
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YK C
We had a pleasure of working with Irena Rosenberg who assisted in getting our two U.S. born children registered in Israel and supported visa process for my wife in 2021. During the pandemic, my wife and I decided to move to Israel where I am originally from after living in the U.S. for over 20 years, but we had no idea how to go about securing visas before and after arriving in Israel. Irena is knowledgeable, reliable and competent lawyer who always had answers to all our questions which made us feel confident that everything would be fine with her assistance. We are now happily living in Israel and are so grateful to have Irena who is a genuinely nice person as our lawyer.
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Incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, accessible, and evident across the board that they truly care about the people they are helping. They are quick to respond, engaged, and obviously top-notch lawyers. I couldn't recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Joshua and Itamar for your help with our Joint Life Application. You were a calming energy during a storm - always breathed a sigh of relief after speaking with you. It is so difficult to get straight answers from the Misrad Hapnim, but you guys are straight shooters. I appreciate your candor and evident integrity. Hope to work with you in the future, and will send everyone I know in need of legal aid your way. Thank you for your guidance and support.
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We were in a devastating situation when my wife received an order from the immigration office to leave Israel within 30 days, without any explanation, after we have been married and in the process for six and a half years. We heard of Advocate Pex through a friend of a friend. We contacted Mr. Pex and he was ready to help us when he heard of our situation.
The service is amazing! Always ready to assist without regard to the time it takes. The advice Mr. Pex gave us was great, such as what to do, he gave useful links, and advice about which officials to contact. The price for the service was great!
The process until we received the extension for another year for my wife was not long (3 months). Things started moving once Mr. Pex came into the picture.
We highly recommend Advocate Joshua Pex! We achieved our goal and the fear of deportation has been lifted!
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Amir Abt
The best lawyer firm I’ve had dealt with. I would like to thank Anat Levi and Ariel Galili from the Jerusalem branch for all of their efforts and patience, we could not have been Able to reach to where we are now without them
TarcisioePotira Freitas
I really recommend the law office's services. The service is very professional and efficient, the price is right. I am satisfied with the services I needed and happy to have known them.
Alexander P Gutterman
EU PASSPORT ! Big news! Thanks to Michael Decker and the other good people at the law office, as well as to the virtue of my ancestors, the cruelty of the Inquisition, reparations issued in the Iberian Peninsula, and etc, I am delighted to be on track for Portuguese and European Union Citizenship! A truly incredible development and one which brings me deep joy.
Sergei m Vashkevich
We came to Mr. Joshua with so many questions (and most of all, with so many concerns and worries) …
When we explained our case to him, first of all, he calmed us down and helped us to see the big picture, which took away our fears;
Then he presented us with a detailed explanation and a few options to explore, and a timeline, how things work and necessary steps to undertake on our part,
We thank and highly recommend Mr. Joshua for showing us so much empathy, care and professionalism (!)
Наталья Мажуга
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If you need to solve any complicated legal issue in Israel, don't hesitate to contact them. Otherwise you will loose hours/days/weeks with things that they can solve in minutes. They helped me to obtain my expert working visa in Israel and even after that they responded further questions and gave me advices related to administrative issues in Israel which saved me a lot of time. Irena Rosenberg and Michael Decker worked on my case, they are very professional and helpful. They will not let you down, feel free to contact them.
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We were very satisfied with the consultation we had.
You were very straightforward with us , You tried to help us in every way you could . we really appreciate that.
And of course the fast reply we got from you on our emails and the appointment you gave us .
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Matthias Oppliger
I have been receiving services from this Law Firm for several years now and I want to say THANK YOU to the team, especially Joshua Pex. They are doing outstanding work. The services I have received for both our Israeli non profit association but also our social business have helped us solve many issues at hand and provided solutions in complicated situations. Personally, I am grateful for support in visa issues as a foreigner living now in Israel for many years.
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Very knowledgeable and professional
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Michelle Long
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Since Romania joined the European Union (EU) in 2007, obtaining a Romanian citizenship has become one of the most popular ways for Israelis to get an EU passport. The reason for this is that, over the past decades, the Romanian government has made it much easier to obtain a Romanian passport and citizenship for those who are entitled and wish to do so, and thereby enabled Israelis with Romanian roots to become European citizens, with all the advantages that this entails.
Our law firm assists those who are interested in a Romanian passport and who are entitled to it, and we will be happy to assist you, too. Although, in many cases, the process is not very complex, it requires professional knowledge and in-depth understanding of how to work with the relevant authorities, which is why the help of a lawyer specializing in this area is necessary. We have come across much partial or completely incorrect information that reaches the public, so, to put things straight, we provide you here with answers to some of the most common questions that we encounter concerning the process of obtaining Romanian citizenship. Here you will find the most comprehensive guide on the topic, and, if you still have questions, you are welcome to contact us at any stage of the process for professional legal assistance.
The Advantages of Romanian Citizenship – Why Should You Work to Obtain a Romanian Passport If You Are Eligible?
First and foremost – holding a Romanian passport makes you not only a citizen of Romania, but, in effect, an EU citizen. This has a number of implications:
It gives you free entry into all European countries: Holders of a Romanian passport may freely travel to and between all EU countries without the need for a visa.
It makes you entitled to live and work in Europe: Besides access to the various countries that have tourist attractions, holders of a Romanian passport are entitled to live in any EU country that they wish, and to legally be employed or open a business.
It makes you entitled to study at academic institutions in Europe: Similarly, holding a Romanian passport enables you to study at leading academic institutions in Europe, which will cost you much less than in Israel. There are certain institutions that even offer free tuition and various benefits to students.
It provides you with quick and easy access to other countries around the world: especially to the USA, a country that automatically issues tourist visas to European citizens.
As you can see, Romanian citizens are entitled to many benefits, which is a very good reason to exercise your right to a Romanian passport. Of course, we have only touched on a few main advantages. You can read more about the advantages of a European passport here.
Eligibility for Romanian Citizenship – Who Is Entitled to Receive Romanian Citizenship and a Romanian Passport?
First of all, children born to current Romanian citizens are automatically entitled to citizenship themselves even if they were not born within the Romanian borders, according to Section 5 of the Romanian Citizenship Law.
Section 10 of the citizenship law provides for an even broader definition, and stipulates that children and grandchildren of past Romanian citizens – even if the citizenship was lost, over the years, for various reasons – are also entitled to Romanian citizenship and a Romanian passport.
These, of course, are the basic requirements (which many Israelis, as well as many Jews around the world, meet today,), but they raise a number of questions:
What about countries that were under Romanian sovereignty in the past?
Here, too, the Romanian law was amended, and now descendants of those who were born in countries that were under Romanian sovereignty in the past are also eligible to Romanian citizenship and a Romanian passport, as long as their ancestors were born and lived in those countries during the years of Romanian sovereignty. These countries include, for example, Moldovia and parts of Ukraine.
Are the children of Romanian citizens the only ones who are entitled to a passport?
No. The Romanian law allows “skipping generations” – that is, also grandchildren of Romanian citizens are entitled to a passport and citizenship – and, after another amendment, the great-grandchildren as well. After obtaining a passport and citizenship, these are easily passed on to the next generations of descendants.
Are there other ways to obtain Romanian citizenship, not through descent?
Indeed, there are various ways to become a citizen by working and living in Romania, as well as certain conditions under which you may receive citizenship if you are the spouse of a Romanian citizen, and rarer cases in which citizenship is granted due to special contribution to the Romanian economy or culture. These are options that are less used today, but, if you are interested in one of them, you are definitely welcome to contact us for assistance.
Stages of Obtaining Romanian Citizenship – What Is the Process for Getting Citizenship?
“How do you obtain Romanian citizenship” is probably the most common question in this area. Without going too deeply into it, here are the main stages of the process (concerning how to get citizenship based on family connections):
Proving a connection: The first stage is to prove your parent’s (or grandparent’s, or great-grandparent’s) connection to Romania, and to prove that the ancestor was, in fact, a Romanian citizen in the past. If you have documents to this effect in your possession, this may definitely make things easier, but, even if you don’t, we will be happy to help you obtain them by contacting the relevant Romanian archives and authorities.
Collecting the paperwork and submitting an application: The next stage is to collect additional paperwork that is required – the applicant’s current Israeli passport, a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) (also known as a Good Conduct Certificate), a written statement of the father’s citizenship loss and documents that prove this, and more (of course, the required documents may vary depending on the case). In the vast majority of cases, the documents must undergo notarial translation before being submitted. After notarizing the documents, you must submit them to the relevant authorities and take care of any missing documents or other problems that may stop the progress.
Receiving a Romanian passport and Romanian citizenship: As soon as your application is approved, you must go to the embassy of Romania in Israel and pledge allegiance to the State of Romania (don’t worry – this does not mean that you will have to join the Romanian army or immediately immigrate to Romania – it’s only a symbolic ceremony), after which your passport and citizenship card will be issued.
How Long Does It Take to Obtain Romanian Citizenship?
Be aware that the answer to this question is not definite, and there is no fixed time for obtaining a Romanian passport. Nonetheless, we can say that, if the applicant is descended from a present-day Romanian citizen, the process will usually be shorter, and will take between one and two years. If, however, you wish to restore lost citizenship, the process may take between two and four years, on average. You must understand that this does not depend on the staff at the office or on the applicant, but on the various authorities in Romania involved in the process, which is why it is impossible to know ahead of time exactly how long the process will last.
However, we promise to push things forward as quickly as possible in the areas that are under our control, and reach a quick conclusion.
How Much Does Romanian Citizenship Cost?
The question concerning the cost of Romanian citizenship is also very common, and, without meaning to disappoint you, we must say that this question, too, has no clear answer. It is true that there are fixed fees and payments that must be made to the Romanian government as part of the process, but the exact price depends on the path that you choose (depending on an ancestor’s existing citizenship or restoring lost citizenship), the required documents and whether or not they are already in your possession, and how many of the documents need notarial translation.
Therefore, to reach a clear conclusion and determine the price in your case, contact us and we will be happy to examine this in depth.
Contact Us Today
As you can see for yourself, Romanian citizenship grants many benefits, and the process of obtaining this citizenship is definitely worth-while if you are eligible.
The staff at our offices will be happy to help you in the process – we will check your eligibility and the chances of success, and assist you throughout all the application stages.
Contact us today and we will be happy to help you, too, obtain a Romanian passport and Romanian citizenship.
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