EU Blue Card

Yes. The Blue Card is issued for 2 years (vs 1 year for standard permits) and offers easier family reunification and mobility to other EU countries after 12 months.

The Digital Nomad visa targets high-income remote earners and is tied to a 3x multiplier, whereas the Blue Card uses a 2x multiplier for local high-skilled employment to remain competitive in the region.

Yes. Blue Card holders can count their time in multiple EU states toward the 5-year requirement for EU Long-term Residence status, provided the last 2 years were in Romania.