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Types of work visas in Romania

Requirements to obtain Romania work visas

Application process

Other important considerations

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When you’re planning to scale your company globally, one of the most important things you’ll need is a team of skilled workers. Employees from
your parent company, as well as new recruits from around the world, will need visas and work permits for most countries — including Romania.

Types of work visas in Romania

Romania is a member state of the European Union (EU), so the laws regarding work visas and permits are similar to those of other countries in
the EU. Citizens of other EU member states do not need a permit to work in Romania, nor do citizens of Switzerland and other countries in the
European Economic Area (EEA). These countries include Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.

However, any prospective employees that are not from one of these countries will need a work permit. There are several kinds of permits for
third-country nationals in Romania, including permits for:

Permanent employees
Trainee workers
Seasonal workers
Cross-border workers
Highly qualified workers
Deployed workers
ICT workers
Au pair workers

Requirements to obtain Romania work visas

In Romania, third-country nationals need a local employer to sponsor and apply for a work permit on their behalf. A permit will be issued only if
the position cannot be filled by Romanian citizens or citizens of EU/EEA Member States or by permanent residents in Romania. Other conditions
include that the prospective employee must:

Meet all of the employer’s requirements for the position under legal provisions.
Have a clean criminal record.
Provide a medical certificate that states their capability to carry out the tasks required for the job.
Fall within the annual quota for third-country nationals who may be granted a work permit.

Employees will also need to apply for a long-term visa. Along with the application, employees should be prepared to provide several documents,
including:

Work permit obtained by the employer

Proof of accommodation in Romania
A valid passport
2 recent identifying photos
Proof of medical insurance for the duration of the visit
Police clearance or a background check from the employee’s country of residence
Evidence of sufficient financial means to support the visit
A flight ticket or proof of other accommodations for travel

Application process
Third-country nationals will need a work permit as well as a long-term visa to live and work in Romania legally. Here are the necessary steps to
obtain these documents:

The employer must apply for the work permit on behalf of the prospective employee, submitting all relevant documents to the Inspectorate General for
Immigration (IGI) and paying the applicable fees.
The IGI will answer the request within 30 days, either providing a decision or requesting more information for verification. If additional verification is
needed, the process may be extended for up to 15 days.
Once the IGI approves the application, a work permit will be issued to the prospective employee.
 The employee must then obtain a long-term visa by applying through the diplomatic missions and consular offices of Romania. The employee has a
window of 60 days to apply after obtaining their work permit.

Other important considerations

If an employee needs to extend the residence granted by their long-term visa, they can request to do so through the IGI. They’ll need to file the
request at least 30 days before their visa is set to expire. Their work permit may be renewed at the same time.

In Romania, most work permits can be extended for up to a year. Highly skilled employees may be qualified for an extension of 2 years.

Some employees may be traveling with family members. Each family member will need their own long-term visa as well as their own work permit if
they wish to seek employment in Romania.

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THIS CONTENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE. You should always consult with and
rely on your own legal and/or tax advisor(s). G-P does not provide legal or tax advice. The information is general and not tailored to a specific company or
workforce and does not reflect G-P’s product delivery in any given jurisdiction. G-P makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy,
completeness, or timeliness of this information and shall have no liability arising out of or in connection with it, including any loss caused by use of, or
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