🇷🇴 Romania · Employer-sponsored work
Nominal work permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://igi.mai.gov.ro/en/employment-and-posting/.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“permanent employee – foreigner employed in Romania with individual contract of indefinite duration or fixed term concluded with an employer based on the work permit ... e) upon termination of the individual employment contract or secondment (work permit cancelado)”
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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.