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Romania work visa

Citizens with European free movement rights can work in Romania without a visa. Ordinary visa-free visitor entry does not allow work in Romania.

Ways to get a Romania work visa

  2. Temporary work for the same European employer

    Other permit

    Under the Van Der Elst visa rule, workers from outside the European single market who are already employed there may work temporarily in another single market country for the same employer, subject to conditions.

    Stay
    Temporary work; no specific duration is given.

Who needs it

Travellers without European free movement rights need a suitable route that permits work. Long stays generally require a long-stay visa or residence permit.

Who doesn't

Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland can work in Romania without a visa.

Good to know

  • Do not treat ordinary visa-free visitor entry as permission to work in Romania.
  • Long-stay and residence conditions are set by the issuing country.
  • Detailed Romanian work visa requirements are not specified.
  • A separate working holiday route is described for South Korean nationals.

Questions

Do I need a work visa for Romania?

Travellers without European free movement rights need a suitable route that permits work. Long stays generally require a long-stay visa or residence permit. Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland can work in Romania without a visa.

What are the ways to get a work visa for Romania?

There are 2 options: Work under European free movement rights (no visa at all); Temporary work for the same European employer (a special permit).

Who can go to Romania without a work visa?

Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland can enter, live and work in Romania without a visa.

What rules do I have to follow on a Romania work visa?

Do not treat ordinary visa-free visitor entry as permission to work in Romania. Long-stay and residence conditions are set by the issuing country.

Does my passport change whether I need a work visa for Romania?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Romania visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a work visa for Romania be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Romania work visa rules?

On Romania's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my work visa once I am in Romania?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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