Do non-EU nationals need a visa and work permit to work in Romania?

Citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland can work in Romania without a permit. For other (third-country) nationals, the employer must first obtain a work permit from the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI). The worker then uses it to obtain a long-stay employment visa (D/AM) at a Romanian diplomatic mission and, after arriving in Romania, applies to IGI for a single permit combining work and residence (generally within 30 days). Some categories are exempt from the work-permit requirement. Hiring is also subject to Romania's annual immigration quota.