Romania's Citizenship by Descent

2nd Generation Limit: Claims are limited to a parent or grandparent

General: Applicants must provide comprehensive documentation proving their lineage to a Romanian citizen+This typically involves proving that at least one ancestor was a Romanian citizen or held Romanian nationality+Specific Documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates (if applicable)+As a general requirement, all the foreign documents shall have Hague Apostille and shall be sworn translated into Romanian language+Additional Proof of Lineage: In cases where standard records are unavailable, other documentation such as baptismal records, census records, military records, or immigration records may be accepted, but they must be officially substantiated.

Citizenship Continuity: The ancestor must have maintained Romanian citizenship until the birth of the next generation+Renouncement Rules: If the ancestor renounced their Romanian citizenship before the birth of the next descendant, it could break the chain of eligibility for citizenship+Naturalization Impact: If the ancestor naturalized in another country before the birth of the next generation, this could affect eligibility depending on specific laws.

Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is generally required, particularly if the applicant intends to reside in Romania or obtain a Romanian passport+Oath of Allegiance: Applicants are usually required to take an oath of allegiance or pledge loyalty to Romania as part of the citizenship process.+Language and Cultural Knowlege: Applicants are usually required to demonstrate knowledge of Romanian language, culture, and constitution.