Romania · Skilled Worker Visa

Residence permit granted for work purposes

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
6/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
180+ days
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
180+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredYes

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Bucharest
Single (monthly)€1,128
Family (monthly)€2,240
Rent 1BR (center)€450
Groceries€282
Transport pass€68
Cluj-Napoca
Single (monthly)€991
Family (monthly)€1,960
Rent 1BR (center)€330
Groceries€248
Transport pass€59
Timișoara
Single (monthly)€995
Family (monthly)€1,920
Rent 1BR (center)€410
Groceries€249
Transport pass€60
Timisoara
Single (monthly)€882
Family (monthly)€1,733
Rent 1BR (center)€335
Groceries€220
Transport pass€53

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Residence permit granted for work purposes?

The Residence permit granted for work purposes is an immigration pathway offered by Romania. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Residence permit granted for work purposes lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to Romania?

Yes. Romania offers 6 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Romania country page.

What is the cost of living in Romania?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Bucharest: €1,128/mo; Cluj-Napoca: €991/mo; Timișoara: €995/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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