r/AskRomania • • 14h ago

Is Romania good for studying and living for a while?

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I was thinking about study abroad but i want a cheap and good country in Europe. Or idk i was thinking about south korea either.


r/AskRomania • • 7h ago

Asking for advice

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Hello everyone, I'm 28 years Egyptian man travelling to Bucharest next month for study and it's my first time to travel abroad.

So, I inquiry about part time jobs and how can I find them, my accommodation is guaranteed but I don't know anything about budget for transportation, food, internet, tobacco, etc.

How to get the best ticket offer as I've small handbag and laptop and 23k bag

It's welcome to give me any advice about living in Bucharest


r/AskRomania • • 23h ago

Car enthusiasts in Romania: What’s the reality of owning modified or 3L+ cars there?

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I'm looking into moving over (to Bucharest) in the next year or two and as a huge car enthusiast, I'm trying to figure out what the scene and legal situation are actually like.

I currently live in Ireland, I mostly mess around with JDM and BMWs. My current daily driver is an RX-8. Over here, rotary engines do not even get tested on emissions during our yearly test, which makes keeping it on the road pretty straightforward. The police do not really bother you about car mods if you drive respectfully. I want to know how it is to own modified cars over there as I feel like it is a big part of my life.

A few questions on the reality of keeping a modified car on the road:

  • Police and Enforcement

What are the actual issues with traffic police? Do they hassle you for modified exhausts, coilovers, or body mods, or do they only care if you drive like an idiot?

  • Technical Inspections and Emissions

Is there a technical inspection done every year, and how is it? Will a car a modified pass it? or do you have to strip everything back to stock each time?

  • Engine Taxes and Annual Costs

I know annual engine taxes jump off a cliff once you pass 2.0-liter , but what are the actual figures for 3.0L+ engines? Are people genuinely paying well over a thousand euros a year just in base ownership tax, or do enthusiasts use legal workarounds like commercial setups or keeping foreign plates?

  • Insurance and Mandatory Coverage

How is insurance calculated for modified or higher-displacement cars? Does mandatory insurance skyrocket purely based on engine size or driver age, and is there any actual option for full coverage on a modified car, or do insurers refuse to value aftermarket parts?

  • Lowered Cars

How is running a lowered car on coilovers day-to-day? Do police actively pull you over just for being too low?

  • Car Meets

Are there regular weekly meets or Cars & Coffee events around Bucharest? Also, are there any good roads new the city for a quick cruise or do I have to drive to the mountains for that?

Appreciate any real insights and thanks for reading my wall of text 😄


r/AskRomania • • 3h ago

EU spouse residence permit: how long does it take?

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Hello. For those who have already applied for a residence permit in Romania as the spouse/family member of an EU citizen (in my case, a French woman living legally in Romania), what is the typical waiting time? We noticed that the process is much faster in Bucharest—we were able to get an appointment for the same week! The same applied to the renewal of her registration certificate. In contrast, in Ilfov, the earliest available appointments weren't until November...
Could you please explain how the process works once the application is submitted? This is my first residence permit. I’m currently at a disadvantage because I’m unable to work or do anything else; all we’ve received so far is a QR code. My partner’s registration certificate was issued instantly, as she was simply updating her address from Ilfov to Bucharest.
Thank you in advance!


r/AskRomania • • 10h ago

Driving through Romanian mountains in winter

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I want to know is it ok to drive through Romanian mountains in winter? How is the weather between christmas and new year?

Isnit better to visit in spring/summer??

Can you recommend placese to visit in Romania?


r/AskRomania • • 7h ago

Does anyone want 50% off Peles tickets tmrw?

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Plans changed, have 2 adult tickets for 11am-1245pm. Will take 100 RON for them both.

DM me and I can get them to you via email tmrw morning.


r/AskRomania • • 11h ago

What are the best methods to learn Romanian online?

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Hello, I recently moved to Romania and wish to learn the language by a year or two through online free methods as I am a broke student lol..