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Romanian citizenship - is it as tough as it sounds?Who wants a Romanian citizenship? There are so many different rumours about what it takes to be given this honour. Some say it is really tough to get - and that you need to recite perfectly by heart a 90 verse poem - but I cannot see how this Romanian would integrate you into Romanian society (You must show sufficient Romanian to speak and socially interact). I do plan to take this exam when I have a moment, then again I also have great plans to learn my dead father's mandolin and that too has yet to happen! If you have any living or dead Romanian relatives, then you can claim Romanian citizenship through them. My Russian friend had a Romanian Moldavian grandma so she got it easily. Then again she is the sort of woman who probably could easily recite that super long poem! Another rumor is if you have a wife and family here that naturally preclude you from having the time, space or patience to learn a 90-verse poem, they are more lenient. Some people go into the interview and almost immediately out again. If you are an Arab, apparently they make it much tougher for you. When everyone else would happily quit their nationality if they could be given a new, shiny, better one, do I want to go against the flow? The first is to avoid having to always apply for a Romanian visa - these things are a nightmare to get and you need to be really careful you do not lose your card or there is hell to pay in getting a new one. The system lost mine, so I could not leave Romania until it was found - neatly filed under my first rather than second name. It also allows me to own land which when I don't need or want more land just yet, could be useful in the future. Tell me your experiences of getting a citizenship from Romania and was it really worth having? How many other citizenships do you have? I have 2 already so this is my third. Tell us about your experiences of Romanian citizenship.Do you have a great fact or story about Romanian citizenship? Share it with our other readers! What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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My Life In Romania Pages
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Climate in Romania tells you when to visit Romania - without freezing or boiling!
Facts about Romania which no one else will tell you about how Romanian traditions will leave you permanently in the wrong! Read here why.
What is Life in Romania like? Come and visit my little farm!
Matrimonial Romania is a great extension to the normal wedding vows - find out why!
Romanian education and Romanian schools are run down, over crowded and yet, I still believe he will get a great education there! Find out why!
Romania the country - A Romanian holiday is the perfect way to relax in a simple way.
Romanian cars : he only way to travel Bucharest. How many whore-mobiles will you see today? How many black tinted windows? Many more than a white Dacia! Thats for sure! Read here about Romanian cars.
Romanian Christmas Carols : start early here. Christmas in Romania would not be the same without them - every major meal has them playing softly in the background. Find out more about them here.
Romanian citizenship : Romanian citizenship or a Romanian visa - Does learning a 90 verse poem really make you into a better Romanian citizen?
Romanian customs are so confusing and alien to us, that you need a Romanian with a thick skin to guide you through Romanian etiquette. Here are a few pointers I discovered on the way!
Romanian houses are great to see. Actually getting into a Romanian house is tough as you need to know some Romanians to be invited inside.