Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been granted permission to travel freely within Romania while they await trial on human trafficking charges.
The divisive social media influencers were indicted in June along with two Romanian women for human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. They have denied all allegations.
In August, the Tates were released from house arrest but were restricted to staying in the Romanian capital Bucharest.
"This adjustment in judicial control signifies a notable development in the ongoing legal proceedings, reflecting the Tate brothers' and their legal team's commitment to clearing their name," the Tates' representatives said in a statement.
A judge had previously loosened restrictions on Tate's movement in September, but this decision was overturned on appeal.
The court has yet to rule on a separate request from the brothers that assets such as cars and jewelry that were confiscated from them be returned, a spokesperson said.
Prosecutors allege that the Tate brothers, who have dual U.S. and British citizenship, lured seven women into making pornography by pretending to be in a relationship with them.
Lawyers for witnesses and alleged victims of Tate say they are being harassed and intimidated in an effort to silence them. Tate's representatives deny this.
Andrew Tate has gained popularity among many young men by projecting an ultra-macho image centered around fast cars, beautiful women, and money.
While Tate, a self-proclaimed misogynist, says his online content aims to help young men better themselves, critics say he denigrates women and encourages his audience to hold sexist views.
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