ROMANIA
The professional activity of foreign citizens on national territory can only be carried out with a Work Notice or a Work Permit.
According to the European Union regulations, every EU/EEA citizen enjoys the same labour rights as the ones applied to Romanian citizens, and thus, they do not need a work permit. Foreign citizens who are third country nationals, can work in Romania only after obtaining a work permit, and subsequently a long stay visa for work and a residence permit.
Requirements to obtain Romania work visas
In Romania, third-country nationals need a local employer to sponsor and apply for a work permit on their behalf. A permit will be issued only if the position cannot be filled by Romanian citizens or citizens of EU/EEA Member States or by permanent residents in Romania. Other conditions include that the prospective employee must:
Meet all of the employer’s requirements for the position under legal provisions.
Along with the application, employees should be prepared to provide several documents, including:
- Work permit obtained by the employer
- Proof of accommodation in Romania
- A valid passport
- 2 recent identifying photos
- Proof of medical insurance for the duration of the visit
- Police clearance or a background check from the employee’s country of residence
- Evidence of sufficient financial means to support the visit
- A flight ticket or proof of other accommodations for travel