Romania•EuropeLong-Stay Visa for Employment (D/AM)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
120 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 1 year
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
Allows work in Romania with an employment contract. Requires work permit from employer and Romanian employer sponsorship. Can lead to temporary residence permit.
The long-stay visa for employment allows non-EU citizens to work in Romania with a local employer. Employer must sponsor the application and obtain a work permit from the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI).
Annual Visa Allocation
100,000 visas per year
The annual quota is established by Government Decision for the employment of foreign workers (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) and applies to the issuance of work permits (avize de angajare).
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
3,700 RON
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 3 months validity beyond stay
Passport photos
2 recent photos
Employment contract
Signed contract with Romanian employer
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence
Medical certificate
Health check if required
OptionalProof of accommodation
Rental contract or housing confirmation
OptionalTravel insurance
Valid during stay period
OptionalSponsor Documents
Work permit
Obtained from IGI by employer
Company registration
Proof of employer registration
Employer letter
Confirming employment and position
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Advantages
- Pathway to temporary residence
- Work legally with employer sponsorship
- Can bring dependents
- Extendable based on employment
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Tied to specific employer
- Complex multi-step process
- Employer must initiate process
Application Process
Obtain work permit
Employer applies to IGI and pays work permit fee (equivalent of 50 EUR)
Receive work permit
IGI processes within 30 days
Apply for long-stay visa
At Romanian embassy/consulate within 60 days of work permit
Attend visa interview
If required
Pay visa fee
EUR 120
Receive visa decision
Processing 20-60 days
Enter Romania
With long-stay visa
Register residence
At local immigration office within 90 days
Apply for temporary residence permit
At immigration office (IGI)
Application Forms
Long-Stay Visa Application
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