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Key Facts: Citizenship Romanian Language Exam Exam

75 / 100

Citizenship Passing Threshold (CEFR B2)

HG 809/2022

50 / 100

Permanent Residence Passing Threshold (CEFR B1)

HG 809/2022

90 + 20 min

Written Test + Oral Interview Duration

ANCE Test Model

10 sessions

Published Examination Dates in 2026

ANCE Schedule 2026

Under Government Decision HG 809/2022, candidates taking the Romanian-language exam for citizenship must achieve at least 75/100 points (CEFR Level B2), while candidates taking it for permanent residence require 50/100 points (CEFR B1). The exam evaluates listening, reading, grammar, writing, and oral communication. This independent OpenExamPrep bank provides an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation.

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1In a practice listening transcript from a Chișinău trolleybus, you hear: 'Urmează stația Piața Marii Adunări Naționale. Vă rugăm să pregătiți din timp legitimațiile de călătorie sau banii pentru procurarea biletului.' What are passengers instructed to do?
A.Prepare their travel passes or cash to buy a ticket before the next stop
B.Validate their electronic transit cards at the driver's cab before exiting
C.Remain seated because the trolleybus will bypass the central square
D.Disembark immediately because Piața Marii Adunări Naționale is the final terminal
Explanation: The announcement states 'Vă rugăm să pregătiți din timp legitimațiile de călătorie sau banii pentru procurarea biletului', meaning passengers should prepare their travel passes (legitimațiile de călătorie) or money (banii) ahead of time (din timp) to purchase a ticket. The phrase 'vă rugăm' marks a polite public instruction.
2You listen to a public address at Chișinău International Airport: 'Atenție, pasageri ai zborului Chișinău–Viena! Poarta de îmbarcare a fost modificată. Vă rugăm să vă deplasați la Poarta numărul 4.' What change has occurred?
A.The flight to Vienna has been delayed due to technical inspections
B.Passengers for the Vienna flight must proceed to Gate number 4
C.Boarding has been canceled and passengers should collect their luggage
D.Check-in counters for Vienna have moved to terminal sector 4
Explanation: The broadcast explains 'Poarta de îmbarcare a fost modificată. Vă rugăm să vă deplasați la Poarta numărul 4', indicating the boarding gate ('poarta de îmbarcare') was changed and travelers should walk to Gate 4.
3You receive this voicemail from a medical clinic: 'Bună ziua. Vă sunăm de la Asociația Medicală Teritorială. Vă reamintim de programarea la medicul de familie mâine, 14 mai, la ora 09:30, cabinetul 214.' When is your appointment?
A.May 21 at 09:30 in room 14
B.Tomorrow at 14:00 in room 93
C.Tomorrow at 09:30 in room 214
D.Next week on Thursday at 09:30 in room 24
Explanation: The speaker specifies 'mâine, 14 mai, la ora 09:30, cabinetul 214', which translates directly to tomorrow, May 14th, at 09:30 in consultation room (cabinetul) 214. Separating the date, time, and room number prevents the three numbers from being confused.
4Over the loudspeaker in a supermarket, you hear: 'Stimați cumpărători, magazinul nostru se închide în 10 minute. Vă rugăm să vă apropiați de casele de marcat pentru achitarea produselor.' What is requested of shoppers?
A.Return unsorted merchandise back to the original display shelves
B.Vacate the premises immediately because the power is about to be shut down
C.Sign up for a store loyalty membership card at customer service desk 10
D.Proceed to the checkout registers to pay for items before closing in 10 minutes
Explanation: 'Magazinul nostru se închide în 10 minute' means the store closes in 10 minutes, and 'vă rugăm să vă apropiați de casele de marcat pentru achitarea produselor' asks customers to approach the cash registers ('casele de marcat') to pay for their items. 'Achitarea produselor' refers to payment for the products, not returning them.
5In a practice weather-alert transcript, you hear: 'A fost emis Cod Galben de caniculă pentru centrul și sudul republicii. Temperatura maximă a aerului va atinge valori de până la +36 de grade Celsius.' What weather condition is forecast?
A.A yellow code heatwave with temperatures reaching +36°C in central and southern areas
B.Severe thunderstorms and hail in northern districts
C.Freezing rain and sudden temperature drops across all municipalities
D.Strong gale-force winds exceeding 90 km/h along the Prut river basin
Explanation: 'Cod Galben de caniculă' indicates a yellow code heatwave ('caniculă'), with maximum temperatures reaching up to +36°C ('+36 de grade Celsius') across central and southern Moldova. The geographic phrase 'centrul și sudul' excludes the northern districts.
6In a practice railway announcement, you hear: 'Trenul pe ruta Chișinău–București Nord va fi garat la linia 1, peronul central. Îmbarcarea începe la ora 16:50.' Where should passengers board?
A.Track 5, suburban platform, beginning at 16:00
B.Track 1, central platform, beginning at 16:50
C.Platform 10, luggage storage sector, at 17:15
D.Track 2, freight terminal, beginning at 16:20
Explanation: The announcement states 'la linia 1, peronul central' (Track 1, central platform) and 'îmbarcarea începe la ora 16:50' (boarding begins at 16:50). Listening for location and time together is essential in transport announcements.
7In a practice post-office dialogue, you hear: — Bună ziua. Am primit acest aviz în cutia poștală. — Bună ziua. Prezentați, vă rog, buletinul de identitate și semnați aici pentru primirea coletului. What must the customer provide to receive the package?
A.A utility bill and a written power of attorney
B.A bank payment receipt for customs duties
C.Their national identity card (buletin de identitate) and a signature
D.A copy of their residential lease contract
Explanation: The postal clerk requests 'Prezentați, vă rog, buletinul de identitate și semnați aici' (Please present your national ID card and sign here) to release the package ('coletul'). The conjunction 'și' shows that both actions are requested.
8In a practice cultural radio report, the presenter says: 'Muzeul găzduiește o expoziție inedită de carte veche și manuscrise medievale. Vizitatorii au acces gratuit în fiecare ultimă duminică a lunii.' What special admission policy is reported?
A.Guided tours are free for students on school weekdays
B.Admission is half price for senior citizens during public holidays
C.Manuscript handling workshops are held every Saturday morning for a nominal fee
D.Free admission is offered to all visitors on the last Sunday of each month
Explanation: 'Vizitatorii au acces gratuit în fiecare ultimă duminică a lunii' directly indicates that entry is free ('acces gratuit') on the last Sunday of each month ('în fiecare ultimă duminică a lunii'). 'În fiecare' makes this a recurring monthly policy in the practice passage.
9In a practice bank dialogue, you hear: — Aș dori să deschid un cont curent în lei și să solicit un card bancar. — Desigur. Aveți nevoie de permisul de ședere valabil și de o dovadă a adresei de domiciliu. What documents does the teller require in this dialogue?
A.A valid residence permit and proof of residential address
B.A foreign passport and three months of commercial bank statements
C.An employment contract and a notarized criminal record certificate
D.A driver's license and a letter of recommendation from an employer
Explanation: The teller explicitly states: 'Aveți nevoie de permisul de ședere valabil' (a valid residence permit) and 'de o dovadă a adresei de domiciliu' (proof of residential address). The answer must include both documents joined by 'și'.
10In a practice health bulletin, you hear: 'Campania de imunizare împotriva gripei sezoniere a fost lansată. Cetățenii asigurați se pot adresa medicului de familie pentru administrarea gratuită a vaccinului.' Who is eligible under this announcement?
A.All foreign tourists residing in hotel accommodations
B.Insured citizens who consult their registered family doctor
C.Only healthcare workers operating in emergency hospital wards
D.Children under age five attending state-funded nurseries
Explanation: 'Cetățenii asigurați se pot adresa medicului de familie pentru administrarea gratuită a vaccinului' establishes that insured persons ('cetățenii asigurați') can receive the vaccine free of charge through their family physician ('medicul de familie'). The eligibility and point of contact are both stated in the same sentence.

About the Citizenship Romanian Language Exam Exam

The official Romanian-language assessment is Examenul de evaluare a gradului de cunoaștere a limbii române pentru dobândirea cetățeniei Republicii Moldova. Moldova's current Citizenship Law No. 253/2025 requires adult naturalization applicants to demonstrate knowledge of Romanian and the Constitution, subject to the law's documented exceptions. Under Government Decision HG No. 809/2022, the Examination Commission organized by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) and the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation (ANCE) evaluates Romanian at CEFR-based B1 and B2 levels. Citizenship candidates must achieve at least 75 out of 100 points (B2 / nivel bun); permanent-residence candidates pass at 50 points (B1 / nivel satisfăcător/mediu). The assessment has five 20-point domains: listening comprehension (înțelegerea după auz), reading comprehension (înțelegerea unui text scris), applied grammar and vocabulary (elemente de gramatică și vocabular), written production (producere creativă de text), and oral expression (exprimarea orală). ANCE's 2026 schedule lists sessions at Moldova State University in Chișinău. This independent OpenExamPrep resource is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that uses written transcripts and response-selection exercises to strengthen Romanian comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, writing judgment, and speaking judgment. It is not an official translation, an official-format simulation, or a substitute for authentic listening, writing, and speaking practice in Romanian.

Exam sponsor: Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) / National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation (ANCE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The official assessment comprises a 90-minute written examination covering listening comprehension (20 points), reading comprehension (20 points), applied grammar and vocabulary (20 points), and written text production (20 points), followed by an individual oral interview lasting up to 20 minutes (20 points). Total score is 100 points.

Time Limit

90 minutes (written) + up to 20 minutes (oral)

Passing Score

75 / 100 points (CEFR Level B2) for citizenship; 50 / 100 points (CEFR Level B1) for permanent residence

Exam / Certification Fees

Not published by MEC/ANCE; the MDL 6,650 ASP naturalization service charge is not an examination fee

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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20% (20 / 100 points)

Înțelegerea după auz (Listening Comprehension)

Understanding key points, dialogues, public transport announcements, and informative broadcasts in standard Romanian

20% (20 / 100 points)

Înțelegerea unui text scris (Reading Comprehension)

Comprehending everyday, administrative, cultural, and informational texts in written Romanian

20% (20 / 100 points)

Elemente de gramatică și vocabular (Grammar & Vocabulary)

Mastering Romanian noun cases, verb conjugations, pronouns, prepositions, lexical derivation, synonyms, and antonyms

20% (20 / 100 points)

Producere creativă de text (Written Production)

Structuring formal applications (cereri), complaints, professional statements, and logical written arguments

20% (20 / 100 points)

Exprimarea orală (Oral Expression)

Conversational conventions, polite formulas, personal opinions, service interactions, and spoken response strategies

Preparing for the Citizenship Romanian Language Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75 / 100 points (CEFR Level B2) for citizenship; 50 / 100 points (CEFR Level B1) for permanent residence
  • Assessment: The official assessment comprises a 90-minute written examination covering listening comprehension (20 points), reading comprehension (20 points), applied grammar and vocabulary (20 points), and written text production (20 points), followed by an individual oral interview lasting up to 20 minutes (20 points). Total score is 100 points.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (written) + up to 20 minutes (oral)
  • Exam / certification fees: Not published by MEC/ANCE; the MDL 6,650 ASP naturalization service charge is not an examination fee Official sources

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Citizenship Romanian Language Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the Romanian noun case system, particularly genitive-dative forms (e.g., fetei, băiatului) and enclitic definite article rules in both singular and plural
2Review verb conjugations in the present, compound perfect (perfect compus), and subjunctive (conjunctiv prezent with 'să'), noting irregular verbs like a fi, a avea, a vrea, and a lua
3Familiarize yourself with authentic Moldovan administrative vocabulary, including cerere (application), buletin de identitate (ID card), permis de ședere (residence permit), and ghișeu (service counter)
4Practice reading Moldovan public announcements, news articles, and transportation notices to build recognition of formal vocabulary and connectors (prin urmare, în concluzie, de asemenea)
5Study formal written correspondence conventions, including opening formulas (Domnule Director / Doamnă Directoare), self-identification (Subsemnatul/a), and polite closing formulas

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Citizenship Romanian Language Exam in the Republic of Moldova?

Examenul de evaluare a gradului de cunoaștere a limbii române pentru dobândirea cetățeniei Republicii Moldova is the Romanian-language assessment used for adult naturalization applicants under the current Citizenship Law No. 253/2025 and Government Decision HG No. 809/2022, subject to documented legal exceptions. It evaluates functional communication in Romanian across five domains.

What passing score is required for citizenship versus permanent residence?

Under HG No. 809/2022, candidates applying for Moldovan citizenship must score at least 75 out of 100 points, corresponding to CEFR Level B2 (nivel bun). Candidates applying for permanent residence must score at least 50 out of 100 points, corresponding to CEFR Level B1 (nivel satisfăcător/mediu). Candidates who attain 75 points or more on the permanent residence exam are exempt from re-taking the language exam if they later apply for citizenship.

Who organizes and administers the examination?

The exam is administered by the Examination Commission organized by the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) and the National Agency for Curriculum and Evaluation (ANCE). ANCE's current 2026 schedule lists ten sessions at Moldova State University (Universitatea de Stat din Moldova, Campusul universitar, blocul 5) in Chișinău.

What is the format and duration of the official exam?

The examination comprises a 90-minute written test covering listening comprehension (20 points), reading comprehension (20 points), grammar and vocabulary (20 points), and written production (20 points), followed by an individual oral interview of up to 20 minutes (20 points). Total possible points are 100.

How and when must candidates register for the examination?

Candidates must submit the examination file to the Ministry of Education and Research (via the drop box at Piața Marii Adunări Naționale 1 or by email to public@ance.gov.md) no later than 2 days before the scheduled exam. The file includes an application (cerere), copies of the national identity document and Moldova residence permit, plus an approved Romanian-course certificate or Romanian-language education diploma where applicable.

How much does the examination cost?

The ANCE/MEC examination page does not publish a separate sitting fee. ASP currently lists an MDL 6,650 charge for its citizenship-through-naturalization service, but that is a separate citizenship application charge and should not be presented as the examination fee.

Who must provide proof of passing the Romanian-language and Constitution examinations for naturalization?

ASP's current naturalization document list requires applicants over age 18 to provide the ANCE certificate. For a person with a severe or accentuated disability whose vision, hearing, or communication impairment limits learning Romanian and the Constitution, ASP instead lists the disability certificate and supporting medical document.

How does this OpenExamPrep practice bank help prepare for the exam?

This independent OpenExamPrep bank provides an English-language MCQ study adaptation focused on Romanian grammar rules, vocabulary distinctions, reading passages, dialogue interpretation, and administrative correspondence conventions. It is designed as a study supplement to build conceptual mastery alongside authentic listening, speaking, and writing practice.