Romania · Work
Romania Work visa
Income needed: RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910
Long-stay visa for employment D/AM1 (employer-filed) and D/AM2 (agency or authorised employer)
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Key facts
Work visa is a work route for Romania. Applicants need income of RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910. You can stay 2 yrs, renewable. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910
- Government fees
- €300 ≈ $340
- Processing
- Up to 45 days
- First stay
- 2 yrs
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee €300 ≈ $340; income to show RON 4,325+/mo ≈ $910; decision: up to 45 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees€300 ≈ $340
- EUR 300 (≈ $340)Long-stay (D) visa fee charged for applications through the e-Visa portal from 27 April 2026 (EUR 120 (≈ $130) before that date); some nationalities exempt.
Shown, not spentRON 4,325+/mo ≈ $910
- RON 4,325 a month (≈ $910)Proof of means of subsistence at the level of the guaranteed minimum gross basic salary for 90 days (not required for D/AM1 highly qualified workers). Figure is the rate in force from 1 July 2026.
RenewalRenewable
Single permit is renewed at least 30 days before it expires.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
Long-term residence (5-year permit) after 5 years of continuous stay. Time on the visa itself, short-stay visas and seasonal work does not count.
General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania
CitizenshipAfter 8 years
Citizenship on request needs 8 years of legal domicile in Romania, with a permanent residence permit, plus loyalty, income, Romanian language and culture tests.
ProcessingUp to 45 days
IGI decides within 30 days of filing; the deadline can be extended by 15 days for extra checks.
General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania
Where to applyFrom abroad
The employer files on WorkinRomania.gov.ro, you collect the D/AM visa abroad, then IGI issues the single permit after entry.
General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania
Presence rulesAbsence limits
For long-term status, absences must stay under 6 consecutive months and 10 months in total over the 5 years.
General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Applications are made from outside Romania, not after arriving
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Romania
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply7
- D/AM1 is a single application completed only by the employer.
- D/AM1 covers highly qualified workers and workers requested by central public authorities.
- D/AM1 also covers state-university teaching and scientific staff and artists on ministerial order, and professional athletes.
- D/AM1 also covers citizens of Moldova, Ukraine and Serbia on full-time contracts.
- D/AM2 is filed by a foreigner placement agency or authorised employer for permanent, seasonal and cross-border workers.
- For D/AM2 the occupation is on the list of shortage occupations in GEO 32/2026.
- For D/AM2 the worker meets the professional qualification and experience requirements.
What you must show2
- Means of subsistence are at the level of the guaranteed minimum gross basic salary for 90 days (4,325 lei from 1 July 2026).
- Proof of means is not required for D/AM1 highly qualified workers.
Documents4
- An employment contract registered in REGES-ONLINE is submitted.
- A criminal record certificate is submitted.
- Medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 (≈ $33,500) cover is submitted.
- A valid travel document is submitted.
Steps1
- D/AM2 filing is currently deactivated on the platform after a court suspended the shortage-occupation list order (Order 1073/2026).
What happens at day 183
How Romania decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 2 years at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in any 12 consecutive months ending in the calendar yearAn individual present in Romania for more than 183 days in total is tax resident; domicile, permanent home or centre of vital interests in Romania also make an individual resident.
- Foreign-source income
Romanian personal income tax is a flat 10% under art. 64(1) of the Fiscal Code; residents are taxed on worldwide income.
All tax rules for Romania Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 (≈ $33,500) cover is submitted
- Police certificate and civil documents
A criminal record certificate is submitted
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Employer-sponsored work visa filed on the WorkinRomania.gov.ro platform; D/AM1 covers highly qualified workers and listed special categories, D/AM2 covers permanent, seasonal and cross-border workers in shortage occupations. D/AM2 filing is currently deactivated while a court suspension of the shortage-occupation list is in force. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- Income of at least RON 4,325 a month (≈ $910) · Proof of means of subsistence at the level of the guaranteed minimum gross basic salary for 90 days (not required for D/AM1 highly qualified workers). Figure is the rate in force from 1 July 2026. 1 3
- A fee of EUR 300 (≈ $340) · Long-stay (D) visa fee charged for applications through the e-Visa portal from 27 April 2026 (EUR 120 (≈ $130) before that date); some nationalities exempt. 5
Requirements
- D/AM1 is a single application completed only by the employer. 1
- D/AM1 covers highly qualified workers and workers requested by central public authorities. 1
- D/AM1 also covers state-university teaching and scientific staff and artists on ministerial order, and professional athletes. 1
- D/AM1 also covers citizens of Moldova, Ukraine and Serbia on full-time contracts. 1
- D/AM2 is filed by a foreigner placement agency or authorised employer for permanent, seasonal and cross-border workers. 1
- For D/AM2 the occupation is on the list of shortage occupations in GEO 32/2026. 1
- For D/AM2 the worker meets the professional qualification and experience requirements. 1
- Means of subsistence are at the level of the guaranteed minimum gross basic salary for 90 days (4,325 lei from 1 July 2026). 1
- Proof of means is not required for D/AM1 highly qualified workers. 1
- An employment contract registered in REGES-ONLINE is submitted. 1
- A criminal record certificate is submitted. 1
- Medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 (≈ $33,500) cover is submitted. 1
- A valid travel document is submitted. 1
- D/AM2 filing is currently deactivated on the platform after a court suspended the shortage-occupation list order (Order 1073/2026). 4
Stay
- Visa 90 days with one or more entries (seasonal workers: contract length plus 5 days, maximum 90 days); work/residence is then extended through a single permit.
- First stay: up to 24 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
- Long-stay visa up to 90 days: Granted for 90 days with one or more entries; the residence permit is obtained after entry.
- Temporary right of residence for work up to 24 months: Extended for the employment contract period, up to 2 years (up to 3 years for highly qualified workers).
Nationality
Third-country nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Visa certifies the right to work for the sponsoring employer.
Family
Spouse, unmarried minor children (including adopted) and dependent first-degree ascending relatives can join through family reunification once the sponsor holds a temporary residence permit valid for at least one year.
Official sources
- Long-stay visa for employment · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-10
- Types of visas and the purpose of your trip · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
- Government Decision 146/2026 on the guaranteed minimum gross basic salary · Government of Romania (ANAF legislation library) · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-03-13
- WorkinRomania.gov.ro official platform notice · Government of Romania, Ministry of Internal Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
- Visa fees · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
- Single permit / EU Blue Card · General Inspectorate for Immigration · checked 2026-10-10
- Long-term residence in Romania · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-10
- Article 8: granting of Romanian citizenship on request · National Authority for Citizenship (ANC), Romania · checked 2026-10-11
- Employment and posting · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-10
Work visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work visa | Needs income of RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910 | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Blue Card | Needs income of RON 9,192+ a month ≈ $1,930 | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| Company administrator visa | Needs an investment of €50k+ ≈ $56k | – | – |
| Posted worker visa | Needs income of RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910 | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| Researcher visa | Needs income of RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910 | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Work visa?
Income of at least RON 4,325 a month (≈ $910). Proof of means of subsistence at the level of the guaranteed minimum gross basic salary for 90 days (not required for D/AM1 highly qualified workers). A fee of EUR 300 (≈ $340). Long-stay (D) visa fee charged for applications through the e-Visa portal from 27 April 2026 (EUR 120 (≈ $130) before that date); some nationalities exempt.
How long can I stay on the Work visa?
Visa 90 days with one or more entries (seasonal workers: contract length plus 5 days, maximum 90 days); work/residence is then extended through a single permit.
How long does the Work visa take to process?
IGI decides within 30 days of filing; the deadline can be extended by 15 days for extra checks.
Can I work on the Work visa?
Visa certifies the right to work for the sponsoring employer.
Can I bring my family on the Work visa?
Spouse, unmarried minor children (including adopted) and dependent first-degree ascending relatives can join through family reunification once the sponsor holds a temporary residence permit valid for at least one year.
Who can apply for the Work visa?
Third-country nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Work visa lead to permanent residence in Romania?
Time on the Work visa counts toward permanent residence in Romania, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence. Time on the Work visa counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 8 years.
How are Work visa holders taxed in Romania?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Work visa. The standard rules apply: Dividends distributed from 1 January 2026 are taxed at 16% (previously 10%), final tax for individuals.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 9 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Long-stay visa for employment · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-10
- Types of visas and the purpose of your trip · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
- Government Decision 146/2026 on the guaranteed minimum gross basic salary · Government of Romania (ANAF legislation library) · checked 2026-10-10
- WorkinRomania.gov.ro official platform notice · Government of Romania, Ministry of Internal Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
- Visa fees · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
- Single permit / EU Blue Card · General Inspectorate for Immigration · checked 2026-10-10
- Long-term residence in Romania · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-10
- Article 8: granting of Romanian citizenship on request · National Authority for Citizenship (ANC), Romania · checked 2026-10-11
- Employment and posting · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-10
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