🇷🇴 Romania · Employer-sponsored work
Residence permit granted for work purposes — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €550 |
| Minimum annual salary | RON 6,600 |
| Proof of savings | €1,000,000 |
| Minimum investment | €1,000,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.euraxess.gov.ro/romania/information-assistance/entry-conditionsvisas/residencestay-permit.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €550.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary
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Proof of savings
Minimum investment
Job offer
Employer sponsor
Health insurance
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Age range
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.