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Daily life in Romania
Daily life in Romania becomes much easier once you have your local ID or tax number, address registration, health cover and a safe way to ask official questions.
Everyday offices in Romania
ANAF — Tax Administration: NIF, tax returns. JRS Romania / ICAR / CNRR: NGOs for migrants + refugees. Avocatul Poporului (Ombudsman): Complaints against authorities.
Numbers, banking and benefits
Get CNP + residence card: Apply at your local IGI within 30 days of arrival (non-EU). Book at IGI — Bring passport, visa, rental contract, criminal record from home country. Permis de ședere — Fee ~120 RON; card in 30 days. CNP printed on it. Get NIF at ANAF: Tax ID — needed for freelance, property, sometimes bank account. File request — Form 030 at your local ANAF. Free, same day. Your rights: Constitution Art. 16 — equality before the law. Discrimination — CNCD — free complaints, cncd.ro. Violence — 0800 500 333 free, 24/7, translators available.
Safety, legal help and discrimination
Emergency number: 112. Support line: 0800 500 333 (violență). If you face discrimination, domestic violence, wage theft or housing abuse, ask a legal-aid office, equality body or migrant NGO for free confidential help.
Settling into local routines
Learn the waste-sorting rules, transport pass options, quiet-hour customs, school contact habits and basic phrases in Romanian. Small local routines reduce stress and make neighbours, teachers and offices more helpful.
Frequently asked questions
What should I organise first after arriving in Romania?
Start with address registration, residence or ID paperwork, health cover, a bank account if possible, and the key numbers used for tax or social security.
Which office should I contact first in Romania?
Start with ANAF — Tax Administration. For broader newcomer help, also check IGI — Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări, Direcția de Evidența Persoanelor, ANAF — Tax Administration.
What language will offices use in Romania?
The main administrative language is Romanian. Larger offices often offer English or interpreters, but bring translated documents when possible.
Can I use my home country driving licence?
EU licences are valid across the EU. Non-EU licences are usually valid for 6–12 months, after which you must exchange or retake the test.
Is tap water safe?
Yes, tap water is safe and highly regulated across the EU.