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Romania's main route for employed non-EU workers: the employer first obtains a work permit from IGI, the worker then gets a long-stay employment visa (D/AM) at a Romanian mission abroad, and after arrival applies to IGI for a single permit combining work and residence.
Third-country nationals with a job offer from a Romanian-registered employer.
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You must meet the role's training and experience requirements, provide medical clearance, have no disqualifying criminal record, and fall within the annual work-authorisation quota.
Yes, but changing employer is not automatic; a new work permit application tied to the new employer is required.
The application is generally processed within 30 days, which can be extended by a further 15 days where additional checks are needed.
It covers several categories, including permanent employees, seasonal workers, trainees, cross-border workers, highly-qualified workers, posted workers, intra-company transferees (ICT) and au pairs.
Yes. Your Romanian employer must first obtain a work permit (notice of employment) from the immigration authority before you can apply for the long-stay work visa.
Romania's main work route runs in three steps: the employer first obtains a work permit from IGI, the worker then gets a long-stay employment visa (D/AM) abroad, and after arrival applies to IGI for a single permit combining work and residence.
Family members generally come through the separate family reunification route, and time spent lawfully working can count toward long-term residence after several years.
