Medical Certificate in Romania and Doctor's Note in Romania: What's the Difference?
In Romania, the formal document tied to statutory sick pay is the concediu medical (medical leave certificate). This is generally issued by your own treating doctor and processed through the national health insurance system, CNAS (Casa Națională de Asigurări de Sănătate) and its county-level houses, the CJAS (Casa Județeană de Asigurări de Sănătate) network. It is typically required from the first day of illness that needs to be documented for statutory sick pay. Our online general medical certificate is a separate, complementary document, generally used for purposes such as insurance, visa applications, legal matters, education, sport, and travel, rather than as a replacement for the formal concediu medical. For sport, gym, travel, or general purposes, a separate certificate type applies. See the full list below. In everyday English this is often just called a doctor's note for Romania, even where the official local term differs.
Romania Legal Snapshot: Concediu Medical (Medical Leave Certificate)
| Local document name | concediu medical, English: "medical leave certificate" |
|---|---|
| Who typically issues it | Generally your own treating doctor (family doctor or treating specialist), not a third-party online service |
| Processing body | CNAS (Casa Națională de Asigurări de Sănătate), Romania's National Health Insurance House, together with its county-level houses, the CJAS (Casa Județeană de Asigurări de Sănătate) network |
| When it is typically required | Generally from the first day of illness that needs to be documented for statutory sick pay, though this can depend on employer policy and the specifics of your case |
| What our certificate covers instead | A separate, complementary document for purposes such as insurance, visa applications, legal matters, education, sport, and travel |
| Governing framework | Romania's statutory sick-pay and national health insurance rules, generally administered via CNAS/CJAS |
| Data protection law | GDPR as implemented in Romania |
Note on concediu medical: Romania's statutory sick-pay system is generally administered through your own treating doctor and the CNAS/CJAS network, and the specific documentation, deadlines, and pay calculations can depend on your employment status, contribution history, and the reason for leave. This page describes the general pattern only. It is not a substitute for checking your specific case directly with your doctor, employer, or CNAS/CJAS.
Generally, when you fall ill in Romania and need statutory sick pay recognised, you see your own treating doctor, typically your family doctor or a treating specialist, who assesses your condition and, if the case qualifies, issues the concediu medical. Your employer then generally submits this to CNAS/CJAS, which typically reimburses a portion of the cost based on your contribution history and the reason for leave. Exact percentages, waiting periods, and maximum durations can vary by circumstance and are set through Romania's health-insurance and social-security framework, so this page describes the general shape of the process rather than exact figures for any individual case.
If you are a foreign national working in Romania under a local employment contract, the same general framework typically applies. The concediu medical is generally issued by a treating doctor in Romania and processed via CNAS/CJAS in broadly the same way as for Romanian nationals, though your specific eligibility can depend on your contribution history and residency status. If you work remotely for a foreign employer, or are self-employed outside the Romanian social-security system, it is best to check directly with your employer, accountant, or CNAS/CJAS locally rather than assume the general pattern described here applies to your case.
Our online general medical certificate exists for the situations the formal concediu medical was not designed to cover. That includes freelancers and self-employed people who need documentation for a client rather than an employer, students who need evidence to support an exam deferral or mitigating-circumstances request, insurers asking for an independent medical review to support a claim, visa applicants who need a fitness declaration, travellers who need fit-to-fly clearance, and casual or recreational sport participants who are not going through a club's own medical process. In each of these cases, a genuine assessment still happens: a doctor reviews what you tell them and decides whether it is appropriate to issue a certificate. It is simply a different document, for a different purpose, than the concediu medical.
An online general medical certificate from GetMedicalCertificate is not a substitute for the formal concediu medical when you need your absence recognised for statutory sick pay through CNAS/CJAS. That document is generally issued by your own treating doctor. Our certificate is intended for other, complementary purposes such as insurance claims, visa applications, legal matters, education, sport, and travel, where a genuine medical assessment is required but the formal concediu medical process does not apply. Rules and thresholds can vary by case. Last reviewed July 2026. Always confirm current rules before relying on them for a specific case.
All Certificate Types Available in Romania
Every certificate type is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Romania. Choose the one that matches your situation. None of these replace the formal concediu medical used for Romania's statutory sick-pay system, which is generally issued by your own treating doctor and processed through CNAS/CJAS.
Sick Leave Certificate
For documenting illness for purposes such as your employer's internal records, freelance or remote work, or travel, outside Romania's formal concediu medical / CNAS system. Not a substitute for the statutory concediu medical if you need CNAS-recognised sick pay, but it can still be useful evidence of illness where the formal statutory process is not what you need.
From €34.99Sports Fitness Certificate
For Romania sports clubs and competitions that request medical clearance to participate. Some clubs and federations specifically require the official aviz medical sportiv from a sports medicine specialist. Check with your club first, since many accept a general medical review of your fitness while others insist on the sport-specific document. Valid 12 months.
From €34.99General Fitness Certificate
For Romania gym membership sign-up and personal training where a general health declaration is requested. It documents that a doctor has reviewed your general health information before you begin a new exercise programme.
From €34.99General Medical Certificate
For Romania insurance claims, visa applications, legal proceedings, and education-related documentation, outside the formal concediu medical system. It can also support academic mitigating-circumstances requests or other general documentation an institution has asked you for.
From €34.99How It Works in Romania
Complete assessment
3-5 minutes. Select your certificate type, confirm Romania as your country, and answer relevant health questions. No payment yet.
Doctor reviews your case
Reviewed against your specific situation, generally during business hours (9am-6pm EET, Monday-Friday). The doctor may request more information before deciding, and if your case does not meet the requirements for the certificate type you selected, you are not charged.
Receive your PDF
Emailed same day, usually within 30 minutes of approval, with the reviewing doctor's details and a verification reference that lets anyone confirm the certificate is genuine.
Who Accepts These Certificates in Romania
Acceptance always depends on the specific institution's own policy, so it is worth checking their requirements directly if your situation is unusual or time-sensitive.
Schools & universities
Accepted for absence documentation and school sports medical clearance requests, including clearance to rejoin school sports after illness or injury.
Sports clubs
Many clubs request medical clearance for club and competition participation, sometimes called an aviz medical sportiv, particularly for youth academies, competitive leagues, and organised tournaments.
Airlines
Fit-to-fly certificates accepted by airlines requiring medical clearance for travel, most commonly after recent surgery, a cardiac or respiratory condition, or in later stages of pregnancy.
Insurers
General medical certificates accepted for insurance claims requiring an independent medical assessment of your condition.
Institutions & employers
Accepted for general medical documentation purposes outside the formal concediu medical / CNAS system, such as internal HR records, visa support, or documentation for freelancers and contractors who fall outside a formal employment relationship.
GetMedicalCertificate in Romania's Major Cities
Our service is fully online and available across Romania, wherever you are based. These are the cities we serve the most requests from.
Bucharest
Capital
Cluj-Napoca
Cluj County
Timișoara
Timiș County
Iași
Iași County
Constanța
Black Sea coast
Romania Pricing: All Certificate Types
| Certificate Type | Our Price | Typical Private Consultation |
|---|---|---|
| Sick Leave Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Sports Fitness Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| General Fitness Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Fit to Fly Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Return to Work Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| General Medical Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
Pricing above reflects our standard rate for each certificate type in Romania. Every price includes the doctor's assessment, the final PDF certificate, and certificate verification. There are no separate consultation fees, delivery fees, or hidden charges added afterward.
Private consultation costs are typical ranges reported for private clinics in Romania and vary by city, specialty, and provider.
How We Compare to an In-Person Doctor Visit
There is no single, established online alternative to compare against in Romania, so the most useful comparison is against a typical in-person private doctor visit.
A private consultation in Romania typically costs 250-350 lei and generally requires booking an appointment, travelling to a clinic, and waiting for an available slot, which can take anywhere from same-day to several days depending on the city and the specialty you need.
Our general medical certificate starts at 199 lei, is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Romania, and is typically delivered the same day, usually within 30 minutes of approval, directly to your email as a PDF with a verification reference that anyone can use to confirm it is genuine. You still complete a real assessment: a doctor reviews the information you provide and only issues a certificate if it is clinically appropriate to do so. But you do not need to travel to a clinic or wait for an appointment slot to get one.
This is a difference in convenience and speed, not in the underlying medical process: a doctor genuinely reviews every case either way. And for the formal concediu medical tied to Romania's statutory sick-pay system, you should still see your own treating doctor and go through CNAS/CJAS, since that specific document sits outside what our online certificate is designed to cover.
For many people, the deciding factor is not price but certainty and time: knowing roughly when a decision will be made, without needing to take time off work or travel to make an in-person appointment for a certificate that does not require a physical examination.
Our Romania Medical Team
Every Romania certificate is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Romania. A clinician will only issue a certificate after genuinely reviewing the information you provide and confirming it is clinically appropriate to do so for the certificate type you selected. If it is not, you receive a full refund. For the formal concediu medical tied to Romania's statutory sick-pay system, that document is generally issued by your own treating doctor and processed through CNAS/CJAS, rather than through this service.
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Generally, no. Romania's formal concediu medical, the document tied to statutory sick pay, is generally issued by your own treating doctor and processed through CNAS/CJAS (the national health insurance system). Our online general medical certificate is a separate, complementary document intended for other purposes, such as insurance, visa applications, education, sport, and travel, rather than a replacement for the formal concediu medical process. If you are unsure which document your situation calls for, it is worth asking your employer or CNAS directly before assuming either one covers your specific need.
A concediu medical is Romania's medical leave certificate, tied to the statutory sick-pay system administered through CNAS and its county-level houses, the CJAS network. It is generally issued by your own treating doctor, and it is the document Romanian employers and CNAS typically expect to see for statutory sick-pay purposes. Rules on eligibility, duration, and reimbursement percentages can vary depending on your contribution history and the reason for leave, so treat this as a general description rather than a ruling on your personal situation.
Yes. You can get a general medical certificate online from a doctor registered to assess cases in Romania, after a genuine online assessment of your situation. This certificate is intended for purposes outside the formal concediu medical system, such as insurance, visa applications, legal matters, education, sport, and travel. The doctor reviewing your case will only issue the certificate if it is clinically appropriate to do so based on the information you provide.
Many Romanian sports clubs request medical clearance before allowing competitive participants to play, particularly in contact sports or organised competitions. This is sometimes referred to locally as an aviz medical sportiv. Requirements vary by club and federation, so it is worth checking directly with your club which form of clearance they require. If your club has not specified which document it needs, it is worth asking directly rather than assuming a general fitness certificate will automatically be accepted.
Our general medical certificate and sick leave certificate for Romania each cost 199 lei, which includes the doctor's review, your PDF certificate with certificate verification, and same-day email delivery. This compares to typically 150-350 lei for a private in-person consultation in Romania.
Yes. We apply GDPR as implemented in Romania. Your medical information is only seen by the doctor assessing your case and is not shared with third parties. We do not sell or share your medical information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.
Same day, in most cases. Certificates are usually issued within 30 minutes of doctor approval once your assessment is complete, though this can vary if the doctor needs more information from you first. Delivery can occasionally take longer outside normal business hours or if your case needs additional review.
Yes. In everyday English, "medical certificate" and "doctor's note" describe the same kind of document, and we use both terms for Romania. Whichever term the person or institution asking for one uses, our certificate is reviewed by a doctor and designed to meet that request.
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