Description: I am very satisfied with the migration services at Unionpermits.com. Union Permits
lawyers helped me with obtaining Romanian citizenship and adaptation.
My story of obtaining Romanian citizenship on Unionpermits.com
My name is Alia, I am 28 years old. Today I want to share my story/review about how I decided to leave my native Doha, Qatar, to move to Europe and get a Romanian citizenship with Union Permits.
In my hometown, I had a small but profitable business, creating and restoring furniture. However, in 2020-2021, I faced a problem. The pandemic caused a worldwide rise in commodity prices. Shipping to Qatar became even more costly. So, I decided that I needed to consider saving my business.
After much thought and consulting with partners, I decided to move my business to Europe. Market research showed it could be a great place. There are many suppliers of materials and a large consumer base for furniture.
Moving to a new country is always accompanied by challenges. One of the main issues was the legal paperwork. Having limited knowledge in this area, the migration process seemed complicated and confusing. So, I decided to turn to professionals.
Fortunately, I found a reliable partner – Unionpermits.com. I searched for reviews online for a long time and chose them. Unionpermits.com specializes in helping with migration issues. And the reviews did not lie, they became a real support and the best advisors for me.
During our first consultation, Romania became an obvious choice. I drew attention to it because my mother’s family comes from there. And Unionpermits noted that with my parentage, I was eligible for an accelerated program for obtaining Romanian citizenship through repatriation.
Actually, I’d like to tell you a little bit more about how the cooperation with Unionpermits went:
The first step was to contact them for advice. Unionpermits.com quickly answered my question and set up a meeting to discuss all the details.
During the first meeting with Unionpermits.com lawyers, we discussed my situation in detail. They explained to me all the stages of obtaining Romanian citizenship. Unionpermits said they’d help with everything from collecting the documents for repatriation to taking the oath. Analysis of reviews confirmed all the promises.
Unionpermits.com lawyers provided me with all required documents. Among the archival materials were birth and marriage certificates as proofs of my grandmother’s Romanian citizenship.
Unionpermits even helped me with the translation and notarization of all the documents. That greatly simplified the process.
The longest period of waiting was probably after the Unionpermits.com lawyer (without my presence!) submitted all the documents to the Romanian Ministry of Justice. It probably took about 5-6 months to process my application.
When I was approved as a candidate, it was time to take the oath. Unfortunately, I did not know the language well enough to speak. So Unionpermits provided me with all the necessary materials for preparation – the text of the oath and an audio recording. I went to take the oath on my own, because the applicant has to do this without a lawyer.
The rest of the process took just a few days. Thanks to the speed and expertise of Unionpermits, I received my Romanian passport in a matter of days. Now I have been living in Bucharest for over a year and continue to develop my business.
Why I decided to obtain Romanian citizenship
My main reason for getting Romanian citizenship was to secure my business. I wanted it to be stable and successful in the long run. Romania, as a member of the European Union, offers many opportunities for entrepreneurs. They include access to a large market, a low tax rate, and the chance to build close ties with suppliers and customers across Europe.
The second important motivation was the desire to provide stability and confidence in the future for myself and my family. Romanian citizenship lets me live and work in any EU country. It also gives me access to high-quality healthcare and education.
Finally, the fact that my maternal grandmother was from Romania played an important role. It helped me to adapt to the new environment faster, given my partial knowledge of the culture and language.
Adaptation and Romanian language courses
After moving to Romania, an important part of my life was adapting to the new environment. Thanks to Unionpermits.com, this process was much easier. The company helped me to reissue my driver’s license to an EU standard, which made it much easier for me to move around the country. Also, Unionpermits.com helped me open a bank account. It was needed for business and personal transactions.
One of the first things I did after moving was to learn Romanian. I had a basic knowledge of the language, thanks to my mother and grandmother. But my job needed a deeper understanding. I looked at reviews of several language schools and found one where I could improve my skills.
When I moved to Romania, I felt that I was starting a new stage in my life. Rebuilding my business here was a challenge, but I was ready for it. I found new suppliers and employees, set up logistics and started looking for new clients. The language courses were very useful. They allowed me to communicate more or less fluently with locals, suppliers and clients.
Conclusions
I share my story with great gratitude and hope that it will be a useful review. Looking back, I realize that obtaining Romanian citizenship was a difficult but necessary step. It opened up new opportunities for me, allowed me to develop my business to a new level and meet many wonderful people. So, I hope that my review will inspire someone else.
I am grateful to Unionpermits.com for their help and support, as well as to everyone who was by my side during this difficult period. I guess my review is a great example of how sometimes it is important to take risks and leave your comfort zone to find new ways to grow.
