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The laws administering work permits for Romania are like most European Union part states. After obtaining a work permit, non-EU residents need to acquire a long-stay visa for employment purposes, which is otherwise called the D/AM work visa. To begin this procedure candidate first needs to have been offered a job in Romania.

Requirements for Romanian Work Permit

In Romania, foreign citizens cannot apply for a work permit on their own behalf. The employer must apply for them.

A permit will be issued only if the employer proves that there are no other Romanian citizens or citizens in other EU or EEA member states who are eligible to fill the position. This is one condition of eligibility for a permit. Other conditions include that the prospective employee must:

• Meet all the employer’s requirements for the position under legal provisions
• Have no criminal record that would prevent them from working in Romania
• Provide a medical certificate that states their capability to carry out the tasks required for the job
• Fall within the yearly quota for foreign citizens who may be granted a work permit

Requirements for an employment visa (D/AM)

The employee will also need to apply for a long-term visa. Along with the application, the employee should be prepared to provide several documents, including:

• The work permit obtained by the employer
• Proof of accommodation obtained by the employer
• A valid passport (Old passports if any)
• Three recent identifying photos (3cm X 4cm in white background with clear face and both ears visible)
• Proof of medical insurance for the duration of the visit
• Police clearance certificate (PCC)
• A flight ticket or proof of other accommodations for travel

The Application Process: How to Get a Work Permit and Visa in Romania

Foreign citizens will need a work permit as well as a long-term visa to live and work in Romania legally. Here are the necessary steps to obtain these documents:

• The employer must apply for the work permit on behalf of the prospective employee, submitting all relevant documents to the Inspectorate General for Immigration(IGI), and paying the applicable fees.
• Once the application is approved by the IGI, a work permit will be issued to the prospective employee.
• The employee must then obtain a long-term visa by applying through the diplomatic missions and consular offices of Romania. The employee has a window of 60 days to apply after obtaining their work permit.

In Romania, most work permits can be extended for up to a year. Highly skilled employees may be qualified for an extension of two years.

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