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The mistakes that most often ruin an administrative court case against ANC

  • administrative court
Sergey Valentinovich
Sergey ValentinovichHead of the company
· 6 min read

In 2026, an administrative court case against ANC became part of a real Romanian citizenship strategy for many applicants.

But at the same time, another serious problem appeared.

A great many people began to see the court as an “automatic speed-up”:

  • “the main thing is to file a claim”
  • “the court will sort everything out”
  • “after the court, everyone gets the order”
  • “if you wait long enough, you are bound to win”

It is exactly these expectations that create a huge number of mistakes today.

Because administrative proceedings are not an emotional reaction to waiting.

They are a full-fledged legal structure.

And if the file is weak, the court does not automatically turn it into a strong one.

MISTAKE NO. 1. GOING TO COURT ON EMOTION

This is the most common mistake.

The person is tired of waiting: — 3 years — 4 years — 5 years

Against the background of stress, the thought appears: “that’s it, I’m going to court.”

But administrative proceedings cannot be built on emotion.

You need to analyze:

  • the dosar number
  • the waiting time
  • the archival basis
  • the chain of evidence
  • surnames
  • translations
  • B1
  • apostilles
  • ANC risks

That is why an analysis is needed first, not an emotional decision.

MISTAKE NO. 2. THINKING THAT THE COURT GUARANTEES AN ORDER

This is one of the most dangerous myths on the market.

A great many intermediaries sell people this model:

  • “we’ll file a claim”
  • “we’ll win”
  • “there will be an order”

But an administrative court does not grant citizenship in place of ANC.

The court assesses whether the reasonable time for reviewing the case has been breached.

It is ANC that continues to analyze the file itself.

That is why a weak case does not automatically become strong after the court.

MISTAKE NO. 3. NOT CHECKING THE CHAIN OF EVIDENCE

A great many Ukrainians think: “the main thing is that I have the roots.”

But in 2026, what matters most is not the fact of origin itself but the logic of the evidence base.

A weak chain may contain:

  • unconfirmed links
  • archival gaps
  • surname errors
  • different dates
  • contradictions
  • unconfirmed documents

That is why, before going to court, the evidentiary structure must be analyzed especially thoroughly.

MISTAKE NO. 4. IGNORING SURNAME PROBLEMS

This is one of the most sensitive topics for ANC.

Problems arise because of:

  • marriages
  • divorces
  • Russification
  • Ukrainization
  • Latin transcription
  • Romanian spelling
  • errors by Soviet authorities

For example:

  • the grandfather has one surname
  • the mother has another
  • the archive has a third
  • the translation has a fourth

If the logic is not explained by documents, the case becomes significantly weaker.

That is why surnames need to be checked before the court, not after.

MISTAKE NO. 5. USING OLD DOCUMENTS

In 2026, ANC pays a great deal of attention to how current the documents are.

In many situations, some of the documents must be no older than two years.

This applies especially to:

  • extracts
  • civil status records
  • certain archival confirmations

If the documents are outdated, this can weaken the overall legal position.

MISTAKE NO. 6. NOT PREPARING FOR B1

A great many people still treat the language as a formality.

But today B1 is already built into the overall logic of the route.

If a person:

  • keeps putting off the language
  • does not understand basic communication
  • is not ready for the oath
  • learns only set phrases

this shows that the route as a whole is unprepared.

That is why a strong file is not only archives and documents.

It is also the readiness of the applicant themselves.

MISTAKE NO. 7. NOT CHECKING THE ARCHIVAL BASIS

Many people are sure: “if there is an archive, there is no problem.”

But in reality the archival basis can be:

— strong or — very risky.

ANC checks:

  • the origin of the archives
  • the authenticity of the records
  • the family line
  • whether the dates match
  • the absence of fraud and fals documentar

That is why unprepared archives can create serious problems even after the court case has begun.

MISTAKE NO. 8. BELIEVING PROMISES OF A “100% RESULT”

This is one of the most dangerous mistakes.

No professional lawyer can guarantee:

  • an ANC order
  • citizenship
  • an exact timeline
  • an automatic win

Because everything depends on:

  • the strength of the file
  • the archival basis
  • the chain of evidence
  • surnames
  • B1
  • documents
  • the overall legal structure

That is why promises of a “100% result” are a warning sign.

MISTAKE NO. 9. TAKING A WEAK FILE TO COURT

This is a critical mistake.

A great many people try to use administrative proceedings as a way to “get around” weak documents.

But the court does not replace ANC.

That is why a weak file must first be strengthened.

Rather than hoping that the mere fact of going to court will fix everything.

WHY AN ADMINISTRATIVE COURT CASE IS A NORMAL PROCEDURE

It is very important to understand one more thing.

Many Ukrainians are still afraid of the very word “court.”

But contencios administrativ is a standard lawful procedure of Romanian administrative law.

The person is not “waging war” on the state.

They are using a mechanism provided by law to protect the right to have their case reviewed within a reasonable time.

That is why the administrative court has now become a normal part of legal practice.

CAN YOU WIN A COURT CASE AGAINST ANC

Yes.

Under current practice, a significant share of administrative proceedings has a positive outlook when the legal position is strong.

As a rough guide, one can speak of about a 70% positive outlook with a competently prepared file.

But this is not a guarantee.

That is why the quality of preparation is critically important.

When the court case develops positively, many applicants see movement on their case and can reach the order within about one year of the start of the proceedings.

But this, again, depends on the strength of the file itself.

WHY ALLIANCE / ARMONIE STRENGTHENS THE FILE FIRST

This is one of the main principles of our work.

Alliance / Armonie does not file administrative claims automatically.

A strategic assessment is carried out first.

We analyze:

  • the dosar number
  • the waiting times
  • the archival basis
  • the chain of evidence
  • surnames
  • translations
  • apostilles
  • B1
  • fraud and fals risks
  • the weak points of the file
  • the court outlook

If documents are missing, we help restore them.

If the chain is weak, we strengthen the legal structure.

If there are surname errors, we build the evidentiary logic.

If needed, we update the documents and translations.

And only after that is an administrative court case considered.

Because the court should reinforce an already strong position, not cover up a weak case.

WHY A STRATEGY IS WHAT YOU NEED IN 2026

The Romanian citizenship market has changed.

Today it is no longer enough to:

  • “file a claim”
  • “win in court”
  • “wait for the order”

ANC and the administrative courts assess cases much more deeply.

That is why a strong route must include:

  • an analysis of the dosar
  • the archival outlook
  • the chain of evidence
  • surnames
  • B1
  • translations
  • apostilles
  • strengthening the file
  • an analysis of the court outlook

Only this approach creates a strong legal position.

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