Surviving Romania

My Journey to Getting a Residence Card for My Non-EU Partner in Romania Important Update: I’m moving all of my blogs to my personal website lifeinromania.eu . You can now read this article, with the latest updates, here: https://lifeinromania.eu/my-journey-to-getting-a-residence-card-for-my-non-eu-partner-in-romania/ Learn how I obtained a legal residence card for my non-EU partner in Romania, even without marriage — and how you can do it too. Disclaimer As an EU citizen living in Romania, I wrote this article specifically to help fellow EU citizens understand the process of obtaining a Residence Card for their non-EU partners. The guidance provided is based on personal experience, practical research, and real interactions with Romanian institutions. While the article focuses on the EU–non-EU dynamic, many of the insights, tips, and strategies shared here may also be useful for other mixed-nationality couples—regardless of the citizenship of the EU partner. If you're...

Introduction This article was created based on a dialogue between myself and ChatGPT, an advanced language model developed by OpenAI. Through a series of questions and answers, we explored the concept of what it means to be a "foreigner" in Romania, particularly in the context of European Union citizens. The goal is to clarify legal definitions, common misconceptions, and the everyday implications for EU residents living in Romania. Q : technically, an EU citizen can be defined "Străin" by a Romanian authority? ChatGPT : Yes — technically, under Romanian law, even an EU citizen can be referred to as a "străin" (foreigner), but with a legal distinction. Here’s how it works: General Use of "Străin": The word "străin" in Romanian means foreigner, and it can be used broadly to refer to any non-Romanian citizen, including both EU and non-EU nationals. Legal Specificity: In legal terms, Romanian legislation differentiates between: Străini din...