Romania•EuropeLong-Stay Visa for Seasonal Workers (D/AM)
At a Glance
Processing Time
5-10 days
Application Fee
120 EUR
Stay Duration
Variable
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Allows temporary work in Romania for seasonal employment in agriculture, tourism, hospitality, or other seasonal industries. Faster processing for seasonal work permits.
Seasonal worker visa for temporary employment in seasonal industries including agriculture, tourism, hospitality, and related sectors. Features expedited work permit processing.
Annual Visa Allocation
100,000 visas per year
The annual quota is established by Government Decision (Hotărâre de Guvern) and applies to the total number of work permits (avize de angajare) issued to foreign workers, including seasonal workers. For the years 2024 and 2025, the quota was set at 100,000.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Language
Romanian
Basic
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 3 months validity
Passport photos
2 recent photos
Fixed-term employment contract
For seasonal work
Criminal record certificate
From home country
Sponsor Documents
Seasonal work permit
From IGI (costs EUR 25 equivalent in RON)
Employer confirmation
Seasonal employment details
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Advantages
- Fast work permit processing
- Lower employer costs
- Clear time-limited arrangement
- Suitable for harvest/peak seasons
Considerations
- No dependents allowed
- Limited to seasonal work only
- No pathway to residency
- Time-bound by season
Application Process
Obtain seasonal work permit
Employer applies to IGI (faster processing)
Work permit issued
IGI processes within 5-10 business days
Apply for long-stay visa
At Romanian embassy/consulate with work permit
Submit visa application
With seasonal employment contract
Pay visa fee
EUR 120
Receive visa
10-15 days processing
Enter Romania
Begin seasonal employment
Application Forms
Seasonal Worker Visa Application
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