3 programs for Romania. Explore the options and get a free expert assessment.
A dedicated long-stay visa introduced by Law 22/2022 for non-EU nationals who work remotely for companies registered outside Romania, or who own such a company. It requires a high income relative to the Romanian average wage.
Romania's main route for employed non-EU workers: the employer first obtains a work permit from IGI, the worker then gets a long-stay employment visa (D/AM) at a Romanian mission abroad, and after arrival applies to IGI for a single permit combining work and residence.
Introduced by Law 22/2022, Romania's digital nomad visa is for non-EU nationals who work remotely for companies registered outside Romania, or who own such a company. It requires income of at least three times the Romanian average gross monthly salary.
Romania's main work route runs in three steps: the employer first obtains a work permit from IGI, the worker then gets a long-stay employment visa (D/AM) abroad, and after arrival applies to IGI for a single permit combining work and residence.
Romania's EU Blue Card is for highly qualified non-EU workers with a qualifying job offer and a salary above the national threshold. It gives a combined work-and-residence permit and enhanced rights, without a labour-market test.
This is Romania's route for non-EU entrepreneurs, shareholders or company managers establishing or running a business. It requires a business plan endorsed by the Romanian investment authority, and longer permits are available for larger investments or substantial job creation.
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