The Romanian citizenship oath: how to prepare and which risks to consider in 2026

A great many Ukrainians see the Romanian citizenship oath as a simple, formal stage.

The logic goes roughly like this:

• the documents have already been submitted
• the citizenship order has been issued
• all that's left is to "show up and get a passport"

But in 2026, this model no longer matches reality.

Today, the oath is a full-fledged stage that checks the applicant's readiness, language level, the correctness of the documents and the overall legal logic of the case.

That is why mistakes at the oath stage can create serious problems even after a long wait.

WHY THE OATH HAS BECOME ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN 2026

After tightening its control over citizenship, ANC pays much closer attention to the oath stage.

Today, the following are checked:

• the applicant's identity
• documents
• consistency of the details
• B1
• the ability to understand Romanian
• the legal correctness of the file
• the absence of problems in the documents

It is very important to understand: the oath is not a "passport handout."

It is the final stage of a serious legal procedure.

That is why you need to prepare for it in advance.

WHY B1 HAS BECOME A KEY ELEMENT

One of the biggest changes of recent years is the stricter language requirement.

In 2026, the B1 certificate has become a critical element of most Romanian citizenship procedures.

But the problem is that many Ukrainians start working on the language too late.

People think: "I'll get to the order and then prepare."

This is a dangerous strategy.

Because a language cannot be prepared in a few days.

A professional route is built differently:

• check of eligibility
• documents
• archives
• chain of evidence
• B1
• preparation for the oath

This is how a strong position is created.

WHY THE OATH CANNOT BE TREATED AS A FORMALITY

A great many applicants make the same mistake.

They think: "the hardest part is already behind us."

But in 2026, ANC assesses the final stage much more closely.

It is especially important to:

• understand the procedure correctly
• prepare the documents
• check the surnames
• check the dates
• check the translations
• prepare the language
• understand the order of steps

Even a small mistake or lack of preparation can cause stress and additional problems.

WHY SURNAMES AND DOCUMENTS REMAIN IMPORTANT TO THE VERY END

A great many people think that after the order, nobody cares about the documents anymore.

But practice shows that problems with surnames, translations and documents can surface even at the final stage.

Especially dangerous are:

• different versions of surnames
• translation errors
• old documents
• unprepared civil status records
• inconsistent details
• errors in Latin transcription

That is why strong consulting systems continue to support the client until the entire procedure is complete.

WHY PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPARATION MATTERS

Many people underestimate this factor.

After several years of waiting, a person comes to the oath emotionally overloaded.

Especially if:

• the case took a long time
• there were requests from ANC
• there were problems with the documents
• the person was anxious about B1
• the family had been waiting for the result for several years

Because of stress, even people with a decent language level start to get flustered.

That is why preparation for the oath should be not only about documents, but also psychological.

WHY YOU NEED TO PREPARE IN ADVANCE IN 2026

The most dangerous mistake is starting to prepare for the oath at the last moment.

A professional strategy looks different.

Preparation starts in advance:

• language
• documents
• translations
• surnames
• understanding of the procedure
• risk analysis
• family logic

Only this approach reduces the likelihood of problems.

THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES APPLICANTS MAKE

In 2026, the most common mistakes look like this:

• putting off B1
• not checking the documents
• using old extracts
• not updating the documents
• not analyzing the surnames
• not preparing for the procedure
• treating the oath as a formality

It is especially dangerous to think that after the order nothing can go wrong anymore.

WHY ANC HAS TIGHTENED CONTROL

The reason is simple.

In recent years, the market has faced:

• weak files
• fraud
• fals documentar
• unconfirmed documents
• formal applications without integration
• language problems

That is why ANC today pays much closer attention to the final stage.

HOW ALLIANCE / ARMONIE WORKS

Alliance / Armonie treats the oath not as a separate formality, but as part of an overall citizenship strategy.

Before the final stage, the following are checked:

• documents
• surnames
• translations
• whether the extracts are current
• B1
• family logic
• possible risks

If we see weak spots, the route is strengthened first.

If the documents are out of date, we explain what needs to be updated.

If there are problems with surnames, we check the chain.

If the person is not ready language-wise, we explain how to structure their preparation.

The main task is not simply to "make it to the oath."

The main task is to complete the entire route calmly and confidently.

WHY A STRATEGY IS WHAT YOU NEED IN 2026

Today it is no longer enough to:

• "get the order"
• "show up for the oath"
• "learn a couple of phrases"

ANC's assessment goes much deeper.

That is why a strong route must include:

• eligibility
• documents
• archives
• B1
• translations
• surnames
• current documents
• preparation for the procedure
• risk analysis

Only this approach creates a stable position