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Who can apply for long-term residence in Romania and under what conditions is it granted? If you are a citizen of a non-UE / EEA State, have a valid right to stay in Romania and want to get long-term residence in this state, you must meet certain conditions. The steps are: request the right of residence for a long period from the territorial units of the General Inspectorate for Immigration in the county where you live, and if the answer is positive, submit the documents for obtaining the long-term residence permit. You can get this right as a family member of a Romanian citizen, as well as for other purposes of stay in Romania (eg work, commercial activities, family reunification, etc.)The long-term residence permit is valid for 10 years if you are a family member of a Romanian citizen and is valid for 5 years if you stay in Romania for other purposes provided by law. Conditions for granting the long-term right to stay In order to obtain the long-term right to stay, you must have had a continuous stay in Romania during the last 5 years. The stay is considered a continuous period if the absence from the Romanian territory is inferior to 6 consecutive months and does not exceed a total of 10 months and if no action of removal from the national territory was ordered against you. Also, the period during which you have traveled abroad pursuing activities of international transportation and for which you can present written evidence in this regard is not considered absence from Romania. The length of stay for study purposes is calculated at half for the long-term residence and the residence under short-stay visa, under the diplomatic or employment visa or the one obtained for the pursuing of seasonal worker or au pair worker activities cannot be taken into account. You cannot get a long term right of residence in Romania if you fall into one of these categories you have a right of temporary residence for studies, you are an asylum seeker or a beneficiary of temporary humanitarian protection or you enjoy temporary protection of the Romanian state, you are in Romania with short-stay visa or visa / right to stay conferred by diplomatic or work visa, you have a right of residence for work as a seasonal worker or an au pair worker. Documents required to obtain the long-term right to stay The first step in order to establish your domicile in Romania is getting the long term right to stay. In this regard you must submit the following documents: – application – Border crossing document (passport, travel document, etc.) in original and duplicate – Proof of the living space (original and duplicate) – Proof of social health insurance – Proof of financial means of support (except for family members of Romanian citizens) – Criminal record certificate issued by the Romanian authorities – Civil status documents (if applicable). You can apply for the long term right to stay for minors only if you received this right. In this regard you must submit the following documents: – application – Border crossing document (passport, travel document, etc.) in original and duplicate – Proof of the living space (original and duplicate) – Birth certificate translated and legalized / apostilled (depending on the state issuing the document) – Authenticated consent of the parent who does not have a long term right to stay in Romania. Applications for the long term right to stay will be resolved in 6 months, and for objective reasons this period may be extended by another 3 months, with the knowledge of the applicant. You will receive the answer in writing within 15 days from settlement of the request. If the answer is positive, within 30 days from receiving the notification, you must submit the necessary documents for the issuing of the long-term residence permit to the territorial units of the General Inspectorate for Immigration where the demand was recorded. Any denial of the long-term right to stay and the reasons that led to it will communicated in writing to the applicant within 15 working days from settlement of the request. Any denial of the long-term right to stay may be appealed within 30 days from the communication to the Court of Appeal. Any denial of the long-term right to stay has no legal effect on the applicant’s right of residence. The documents necessary for issuing the long-term residence permit: – application – Border crossing document (passport, travel document, etc.) in original and duplicate – Proof of the living space (original and duplicate) – fees. Documents required for the renewal of the long-term residence permit: – application – Border crossing document (passport, travel document, etc.) in original and duplicate – Proof of the living space (original and duplicate) – fees. If you are the holder of a long term right to stay in Romania, you are entitled to equal treatment under the law compared to the Romanian citizens, as follows: – you can work on Romanian territory without authorization to work, under an individual work contract approved by the Territorial Labor Inspectorate. – you have access to all forms and levels of education and professional training, including the granting of scholarships, validation of the studies and recognition of the diplomas, certificates, certificates of competence and professional qualifications, – you enjoy social security and protection, healthcare and social assistance – you benefit from tax deductions on your global income and from tax exemptions – you have access to public goods and services, including the obtaining of housing, freedom of association and affiliation and membership to a trade or professional unions. The long-term right to stay ceases in the following situations: – in case of cancellation or revocation – in case of obtaining a long-term right to stay in another State – in case of absence from the Romanian territory for a period exceeding 12 consecutive months, except if during that time you benefited from a right of temporary residence in

Zakat A l Fitr Project 2024 Our charitable activities for the blessed month of Ramadan in the year 2024 “Zakat Al-fitr Project 2024” , yesterday, Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, Zakat Al-fitr was distributed to 57 needy Arab Muslim families residing inside and outside the refugee camp in Bucharest. Zakat Al-fitr was distributed in-kind (food items) and in cash, according to each case and its essential needs. The total donated amount reached 16,701.77 Romanian lei. The distributed cases were classified as follows: – Families with orphaned children or children without a father “families consisting of only the mother and children, with the father deceased or separated from the wife”. – Individuals with physical disabilities preventing them from working, such as Down syndrome or other permanent disabilities. – Heads of some families suffering from chronic diseases such as cancer, pulmonary tuberculosis, paralysis, and heart diseases “may Allah heal and cure them”. – Families suffering from extreme poverty (very low monthly income). Our organization’s management and staff extend their sincere thanks, appreciation, and respect to the generous donors. May Allah honor and bless you, and may He reward you with all goodness. Our organization’s management also wishes to express heartfelt thanks, appreciation, and respect to our dear volunteers, the noble brothers Hassan Khalf, Mustafa Mohamed, Saeed Al-Sarha, Tariq Al-Salhadi, for their great efforts in making this project successful. May Allah honor and bless you and reward you with all goodness, Insha’Allah. Your support enables us to continue our humanitarian mission and help our needy people. You can: Volunteer Or Donate Or Like, comment, and share our page and posts. You can contact us via WhatsApp on the following phone number. 0040734584626 Or donate directly to the following association account. Bank transfer information: Organization Name: Asociatia Buds Flowers CIF: 28982541 Account Number IBAN in Lei RO32RNCB0086123569070001 IBAN in EURO RO07RNCB0483123569070001 Bank Name: BCR – Grivița Branch Donation Subject: Donation We wish everyone a happy and blessed Eid al-Fitr. And may you be well, healthy, and safe every year. May Allah bless us all with goodness and blessings. Asociația Bud’s Flowers https://budsflowers.ro/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Zakat-Al-Fitr.mp4https://budsflowers.ro/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Zakat-Al-Fitr.mp4

Requirements for Exchanging a Foreign Driver’s License for a Romanian One Individuals with permanent or temporary residence in Romania (minimum 185 days) can exchange their national driver’s license issued by the authorities mentioned in Article 83(3) of Government Ordinance No. 195/2002 regarding traffic on public roads, with subsequent amendments and additions, for a similar Romanian document. The following categories of documents cannot be exchanged for similar Romanian documents: International driving permits Expired driver’s licenses, except those issued by the authorities of member states Driver’s licenses that have been cancelled or are subject to restrictions that do not comply with the harmonized European codes, or suspension or withdrawal in another country Temporary, provisional, or learner driver’s licenses Driver’s licenses of individuals convicted by final court judgment for any of the offenses provided for in Article 334, Article 335(2), Article 336, Article 337, Article 338(1), and Article 339(2)-(4) of the Penal Code or for an offense that resulted in the killing or bodily injury of a person, resulting from non-compliance with traffic regulations, except for cases where one of the situations provided for in Article 24(6) of Government Ordinance No. 195/2002 regarding traffic on public roads, as published, with subsequent amendments and additions, applies. The governing regulations can be found on our institution’s website at: http:\ www.drpciv.ro \ about us \ legal basis Required documents: The original national driver’s license issued by the authorities of the states mentioned in Article 2(1) of the ordinance for which the exchange is requested. In case the driver’s license was issued by the authorities of the states mentioned in Article 2(1) point (b) and (c) of the ordinance (states mentioned in Annexes No. 2 and No. 3, attached), a certified translation into Romanian must also be submitted; or The document certifying the loss, theft, or lack of justification for the driver’s license, if it was issued by the authorities of the EU member states. If the document is not drawn up in Romanian, a certified translation into Romanian must also be submitted. Applicant’s identity document / documents proving domicile or residence in Romania as provided for in Article 1(6) of the ordinance The applicant’s request, the form of which is provided in Annex No. 4 of the ordinance, completed legibly, in capital letters, with the signature. The application for exchange of a driver’s license issued by the competent authorities of another state for a similar Romanian document can be downloaded from: http://www.drpciv.ro/Documente and forms/Taxes and forms/Application for exchange – Issuance of driving license (page 2) In case a new driver’s license with a new administrative validity is requested, the driver’s license exchange file provided for in Article (1) must also contain the document issued by an authorized medical unit in Romania, stating that the holder is fit to drive vehicles of the categories mentioned in the driving license presented for exchange. Proof of payment of the legally stipulated fee (89 lei – can be paid by transfer or through online payment methods to the account mentioned on the website of the institution) for the change of driver’s license. Special Cases: Driver’s licenses issued by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: The applicant must submit the “driving record” document that certifies the validity of the driver’s license by category and contains information about the driving license holder’s driving status. The document must be accompanied by a certified translation into Romanian. The applicant must obtain a “check code” from the platform provided by the British authorities. The code is valid for 21 days and can only be used once. Driver’s licenses issued by the Republic of South Africa: Confirmation of validity is obtained directly from the regional office of the South African Department of Roads and Transport. The document must be accompanied by a certified translation into Romanian. Driver’s licenses issued by the People’s Republic of China: The Chinese driver’s license must be accompanied by an apostille issued by the competent authorities, namely the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Driver’s licenses issued by the USA/Canada: The applicant must submit a document issued by the relevant American/Canadian authority that issued the driver’s license. The document must certify the authenticity and validity of the driver’s license by category and not be subject to restrictions. The document must be accompanied by a certified translation into Romanian. Driver’s licenses issued by the United Arab Emirates: Confirmation of validity is obtained directly from the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Bucharest. The document must be accompanied by a certified translation into Romanian. Driver’s licenses issued by the Republic of Moldova: The holder of a Moldovan driver’s license can submit a certificate issued by the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Romania to the exchange file. The certificate certifies the validity of the driver’s license by category. Driver’s licenses issued by the Swiss Confederation: The holder of the Swiss driver’s license must contact the authorities of the canton that issued the document in person (by phone or in writing). The authorities will issue a certificate stating the categories of vehicles the holder is entitled to drive and the date they were obtained. The document must be accompanied by a certified translation into Romanian. Driver’s licenses issued by the Arab Republic of Egypt: Confirmation of validity is obtained directly from the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Bucharest. The document must be accompanied by a certified translation into Romanian. Driver’s licenses issued by Australia: The applicant applies in person to the competent authorities that issued the driver’s license. The document will be filed with the exchange file accompanied by a certified translation into Romanian. Driver’s licenses issued by Japan: Citizens present themselves in person with the original driver’s license at the Embassy of Japan in Romania. The embassy will issue a certificate regarding the authenticity and validity of the driver’s license by category. The document must be accompanied by a certified translation into Romanian.

Bulgaria and Romania will be part of the Schengen area from 31 March. As of 31 March this year, Romania and Bulgaria will join the Schengen zone, which allows free movement between member states for 400 million citizens. The two countries have been members of the European Union (EU) since 2007 but as they were not part of the border-free area, travellers were still required to show passports upon entry. In 2024, border controls for the two countries will be simplified. Here’s what travellers to Romania and Bulgaria need to know about the changes. Do you need a passport to enter Romania and Bulgaria? When Romania and Bulgaria join the Schengen zone this year, it will be easier for travellers to visit the two countries. The two interior ministries announced in December that some border checks will be lifted. Travellers arriving by air or sea from other Schengen zone countries will no longer have to show passports upon arrival. This means passengers on flights, cruises and ferries will not be subject to checks. If you are driving or arriving by train or bus into Romania and Bulgaria, however, you will still need to carry ID as rules governing land borders have not yet been established. This is due to a veto exercised by Austria. “A new decision will have to be taken in order to set a date for the lifting of controls at land borders,” the European Council states on its website. Which European countries can you enter without a passport? The latest country to join the Schengen zone was Croatia in 2022. Every year, 1.25 billion trips take place within this area and 3.5 million people cross the borders of its member countries every day. Not counting Romania and Bulgaria, the Schengen zone comprises 27 states. Twenty-three belong to the EU and four are associated states of the European Free Trade Association: Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein