There is a slow process of easing of access to archives in Romania. Up to only a couple of months ago foreign citizens had to ask for permission from the central archives authorities in Bucharest, precisely describing the materials (down to the settlement level) they wished to do research on. The permission took several weeks to arrive.

Several researchers reported that the strict rules eased as Romania headed to its a EU ascension on Jan 1, 2007.

A few weeks ago János Kocs of Sfantu Gheorghe (Sepsiszentgyörgy) informed the fellow researchers on the Csaladtortenet mailing list that a central order from the national archival authority allowed taking digital photos of archival materials in Romania. Fees are set per picture. According to him, the price is 0.1 Lei (Romanian currency) per piece, which makes about $0.04 US funds.