D/DT — Long-Stay Secondment / Posted Worker Visa (Viză D/DT - Detașare)

The Long-Stay Secondment Visa (D/DT) was established within the framework of Romania’s commitment to the European Union’s labor mobility directives and the national legislative provisions governing the employment of foreign nationals. It was designed to facilitate the temporary movement of specialized personnel within multinational corporate structures, ensuring that Romanian entities can leverage the global expertise of their parent or partner companies without navigating the more arduous processes associated with permanent local hiring. By formalizing the status of "posted workers," this visa fills a critical gap in the Romanian immigration system: it provides a streamlined legal pathway for short-to-medium-term knowledge transfer and project-based collaboration. Rather than treating these individuals as standard labor market entrants, the D/DT visa acknowledges the unique nature of intra-company mobility, allowing businesses to maintain operational continuity across borders while adhering to the regulatory requirements of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Inspectorate for Immigration.

The ideal applicant for the D/DT visa is a highly skilled professional, such as an engineer, technical specialist, or corporate manager, who is already employed by a foreign company and is being temporarily assigned to a branch, subsidiary, or partner firm located in Romania. Unlike standard work visas, which often require a rigorous labor market test to prove that no local candidate is available, the secondment visa is distinctive because it focuses on the existing employment relationship between the foreign entity and the worker, prioritizing the transfer of specialized skills over general recruitment. While the visa is limited to a duration of one year within any five-year period, it offers the significant benefit of bypassing the standard work authorization quotas that often constrain other categories of foreign labor. However, applicants must be mindful of the strict documentation requirements, including proof of a minimum of six months of prior experience with the sending company and comprehensive health insurance coverage. This visa serves as an essential tool for global firms seeking to execute time-sensitive projects in Romania, offering a balance between regulatory oversight and the agility required in a modern, interconnected economy.