How do I get a Romanian work visa?
1. Introduction to Romania and its Visa System
Romania is not only a land of cultivation folktales, stainless landscapes, and historical events; it also has a low cost of living and a growing ethnic scene, which are mainly some reasons among many reasons. Romania is germ-deep-seated in the heart of Europe.
Romania is a main fulcrum of emerging opportunities for talented professionals from around the globe to find jobs in the Romanian markets. If you are considering Romania as the next place for your job adventure, then it’s really great! Here, I am giving you a much more simplified form of information about job regulations, visa requirements, and in-between all processes.
Before you dive into it, I am telling you about some basic information. Citizens in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland are allowed to work in Romania without a permit or work visa. The remaining countries have fulfilled all the requirements to work in Romania. And substantially have two types of documents: a Romanian work visa and a Romanian work permit.
It is a challenge for immigrants to overcome the language barrier and follow the Labour law before being hired by a company. Following these factors is foremost important before expanding the business and expanding it by hiring employers from around the world.
2. Types of Works Permits and Visas in Romania
Some countries require work permits or work visas, but these are 2 different types of documents following two different application procedures. Non-EU and foreigners have both these documents to do jobs legally in Romania.
“Work permits”
Before you can apply for a work visa, you first need to obtain a work permit. The potential employer can request work permits. They file the applications with the Inspector General for Immigration (IGI).
In Romania, a work permit is allowed by the company you offered the work; mention the exact position in the application, and it is then granted with a work permit. If the hirer is not comfortable with the work after coming, he will not be able to do work in any other company with this work permit, even if it is still valid.
“Types of Work permit”
Work permit for local heirs: It is issued for foreigners but with local contractors. The contract must be at least 1 year and can be extended after that of the contracted need. The permit is valid for only 1 year and can be renewed if further needed.
Work permits for highly skilled professionals: For this permit, it is necessary to have the highly skilled professionalism required for the high ranking or position in the Romanian company. The professional has to show his qualifications and the salary package must be at least double the gross average. This work permit is applicable or valid for 2 years and then extendable.
Work permits for intra-corporate transfer (ICT) workers and trainers: It is mainly focused on the employers that work for the same company but in different countries. The work permit is only for those who have experience of at least 3 years. Three consecutive months of training must get work permits for ICT workers and trainers.
Other interns: These are also issued for seasonal workers, athletes, interns, nominal workers, etc.
“Work Visas”
Once the employer gets work permits for you, now you can apply for a Romanian work visa, which is issued to all foreigners who want to work legally in Romania and are not EU/EEC and Switzerland citizens.
“Types of Romanian work visas“
Once the employer gets work permits for you, now you can apply for a Romanian work visa, which is issued to all foreigners who want to work legally in Romania and are not EU/EEC and Switzerland citizens.
1:Short type(C-type)visa: A short-type visa is valid for only 90 days. Many nationalities are exempt from applying and can enter your arrival. Visa has a very short stay; long employment is not allowed there. Visitors are engaging in specific activities like installing and maintaining the machinery. In this visa, you cannot extend the visa for a further stay.
2: Long type (D-type) visa: This visa permits individuals to stay in Romania for three months and work during their visit. Some foreigners who have D-type visas apply for a residence permit to stay longer in Romania for work. It is done when the employer gets the work permit from the IGI.
3: Digital normed visa: This visa is very censorious in assuring the employees in Romania and works remotely to oversee workers retain legal work and labor law. The visa is extended for just up to 1 year, can be extended for a year, and does not require a work permit to obtain.
Requirement for Romanian work visa and permits
These are some important documents for work visas and permits for all foreign countries.
Work permits: The crucial requirement is work permits, for which an employer gets the work permit from IGI.
Passport: The applicant has a valid passport with a validity of at least 3 months beyond the intended stay in Romania.
Residential proof: In the application, this proof must be attached with a proper address and area.
The recent identification of the photo: Two different colour photos with 3 cm*4 cm with a white background are required.
Medicine insurance proof: The applicant has to submit the medicine insurance proof for the duration of the stay in Romania.
Complete the application form: The application form must be completed, filled out, and attached to all documents mentioned above.
Other Document: It depends on the type of visa you are applying for; accordingly, specific documents must be added.
Dues: There is a specific fee for the application form. Every type of visa has different dues. Paying the fee is compulsory. The price is 150 USD for a long-stay employment visa.
For permit requirement
These specific requirements are required for work permits that we get from IGI.In the interview, the employer has to submit these documents.
- Must submit the CV.
- Proof of Romanian language knowledge.
- Diplomas, relevant certificates, and degrees must be submitted with the application form.
4. How do I apply to obtain work permits and work visas?
After fulfilling all the requirements, here I am telling you how you apply for Romanian work permits and work visas.
Work permits: The applicant starts to complete the application for obtaining Romanian work permits with the IGI. They ask you to submit some of the documents I have mentioned above to demonstrate the training and company requirements.
The applicant has to pay 110 USD as dues for each visa permit. It may exceed.
Work visa
Directly through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, you apply for work visas. Here are the steps to follow:
(1) Submit the Romanian application.
(2) Attach the electronic copies of all required documents.
(3) Collect and submit the original document to the Romanian consultancy, embassy, etc.
(4) Wait for your application authorization.
(5) Interview the Romanian visa
(6) Pay the dues of 146$.
(7) Wait for the application to be approved and your visa issued.
Application Processing Time
It almost takes 4 to 6 weeks. If any other document is required, the Romanian IGI extends the processing time up to 15 days . A work visa takes almost 10 to 14 days to process.
Other important considerations
*If someone wants to extend the tenure, you can request it to the IGI. There will be a need to apply. It takes 30 days at least before the visa expires.
*In Romania, tenure extends up to 2 years further.
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