Romania•EuropeEU Blue Card
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 to 4 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work permit and residence card for highly qualified non-EU professionals. Valid for 1-4 years tied to employment contract. Faster path to long-term residency.
EU Blue Card for highly qualified non-EU professionals working in Romania. Based on employment contract with minimum salary of €43,800/year. Pathway to long-term residency with expedited processing.
Annual Visa Allocation
100,000 visas per year
The Romanian government establishes an annual global quota for all categories of foreign workers (contingentul de lucrători străini) via Government Decision. For the 2024 calendar year, the quota was set at 100,000 work authorizations.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
43,800 EUR
per year
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 3 months validity
University degree
Recognized or comparable to German degree
Employment contract
Meeting salary threshold (€43,800/year)
Proof of qualifications
Diplomas, certificates
Criminal record certificate
From home country
Health insurance
German statutory or private
OptionalSponsor Documents
Employment contract
Signed by employer
Employer registration
Company legitimacy proof
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Advantages
- Highly respected work permit
- Valid EU-wide
- Fast-track to long-term residency
- Can bring family
- Can extend for contract duration
Considerations
- Requires university degree
- High salary threshold (€43,800/year)
- Employer-dependent
- Limited to qualified occupations
Application Process
Secure employment
Job offer from Romanian employer meeting salary threshold (€43,800/year)
Employer applies for Blue Card
At IGI with employment documentation
Receive Blue Card authorization
Within 30-60 days
Apply for national visa
At Romanian embassy/consulate
Enter Romania
With national visa
Register residence
At local immigration office
Receive EU Blue Card
Physical card issued at local office
Application Forms
EU Blue Card Application
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