Long-Stay Visa for Seasonal Workers (D/AM)
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Long-Stay Visa for Seasonal Workers (D/AM)

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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

1

Obtain seasonal work permit

Employer applies to IGI (faster processing)

2

Work permit issued

IGI processes within 5-10 business days

3

Apply for long-stay visa

At Romanian embassy/consulate with work permit

4

Submit visa application

With seasonal employment contract

5

Pay visa fee

EUR 120

6

Receive visa

10-15 days processing

7

Enter Romania

Begin seasonal employment

Application Forms

Seasonal Worker Visa Application

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