🇷🇴 Romania · Employer-sponsored work
EU Blue Card — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €229 |
| Minimum annual salary | RON 2,743 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €173 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/eu-blue-card/eu-blue-card-romania_en.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €229.
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.
“For 2023, Romania set the minimum salary threshold at: 2743 EUR (13578 RON). ... The gross annual salary ... must be equal to or higher than the relevant salary threshold defined by the Member State (at least 2 times the average gross annual salary in the Member State concerned).”
“EU Blue Card eligibility (Romania): 'have a valid work contract or binding job offer for highly qualified employment with a duration of at least 1 year' and 'meet the minimum salary threshold in the Member State concerned'.”
“EU portal Blue Card Romania não menciona explicitamente residência permanente/long-term residence nesta página”
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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.