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Romania Posted worker visa
Income needed: RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910
Long-stay visa for posting D/DT (posted workers and intra-corporate transferees)
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Key facts
Posted worker visa is a work route for Romania. Applicants need income of RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910. You can stay 3 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
- 3 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 for e-Visa applications submitted from 27 April 2026.
Shown, not spentRON 4,325+/mo ≈ $910
- RON 4,325 a month (≈ $910)Proof of means at the level of the guaranteed minimum gross basic salary for the entire visa period (rate in force from 1 July 2026).
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
Obtain the posting visa abroad, then apply for the work and posting permit after entry.
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 apply3
- Posted EU/EEA workers hold a valid residence permit from the employer state.
- ICT transferees were employed 6 uninterrupted months before the transfer (3 months for trainees).
- ICT specialists need 3 years of relevant experience.
What you must show1
- Means are at the minimum gross basic salary (4,325 lei from 1 July 2026) for the entire visa period.
Documents1
- Posted workers submit the posting decision and the employment contract.
After you arrive2
- Posting lasts up to 12 months, extendable to 18 months within 36 months.
- ICT transfers of managers and specialists last up to 3 years; trainee transfers last up to 1 year.
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 3 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
Full official text
Posting visa for workers posted by EU/EEA/Swiss employers and intra-corporate transferees from third countries. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- Income of at least RON 4,325 a month (≈ $910) · Proof of means at the level of the guaranteed minimum gross basic salary for the entire visa period (rate in force from 1 July 2026). 1 4
- A fee of EUR 300 (≈ $340) · Long-stay (D) visa fee for e-Visa applications submitted from 27 April 2026. 5
Requirements
- Posted EU/EEA workers hold a valid residence permit from the employer state. 2
- ICT transferees were employed 6 uninterrupted months before the transfer (3 months for trainees). 1
- ICT specialists need 3 years of relevant experience. 1
- Means are at the minimum gross basic salary (4,325 lei from 1 July 2026) for the entire visa period. 1
- Posted workers submit the posting decision and the employment contract. 2
- Posting lasts up to 12 months, extendable to 18 months within 36 months. 2
- ICT transfers of managers and specialists last up to 3 years; trainee transfers last up to 1 year. 1
Stay
- Visa 90 days; ICT stay up to 3 years (managers/specialists) or 1 year (trainees) from entry.
- First stay: up to 36 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.
- ICT temporary right of residence up to 36 months: For the duration of the transfer, up to 3 years for managers and specialists and 1 year for trainee employees.
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
Right to work for the service beneficiary in Romania during the posting.
Family
Holders of an ICT permit can request family reunification even if their permit is valid for less than one year; spouse, minor children and dependent ascending relatives are covered.
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
- Single permit / EU Blue Card · General Inspectorate for Immigration · 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
- Visa fees · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
- Employment and posting · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-10
Posted worker visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posted worker visa | Needs income of RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910 | 3 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 | – | – |
| Work visa | Needs income of RON 4,325+ a month ≈ $910 | 2 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 Posted worker visa?
Income of at least RON 4,325 a month (≈ $910). Proof of means at the level of the guaranteed minimum gross basic salary for the entire visa period (rate in force from 1 July 2026). A fee of EUR 300 (≈ $340). Long-stay (D) visa fee for e-Visa applications submitted from 27 April 2026.
How long can I stay on the Posted worker visa?
Visa 90 days; ICT stay up to 3 years (managers/specialists) or 1 year (trainees) from entry.
How long does the Posted worker 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 Posted worker visa?
Right to work for the service beneficiary in Romania during the posting.
Can I bring my family on the Posted worker visa?
Holders of an ICT permit can request family reunification even if their permit is valid for less than one year; spouse, minor children and dependent ascending relatives are covered.
Who can apply for the Posted worker 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.
How are Posted worker visa holders taxed in Romania?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Posted worker 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 6 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
- Single permit / EU Blue Card · General Inspectorate for Immigration · 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
- Visa fees · Ministry of Foreign Affairs (eViza) · checked 2026-10-10
- Employment and posting · General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI), Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania · checked 2026-10-10
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