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Romania is an increasingly attractive destination for international professionals, thanks to its strategic location, expanding tech and service sectors, and competitive costs. At Vertex Hire Europe Recruitment AB, we guide both employers and candidates through the complex process of obtaining the right to work legally in Romania.
Who Needs a Work Permit?
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals must secure a work permit before starting employment in Romania.
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can work freely without a permit.
Types of Work Permits in Romania
Work Permit for Local Hires: For foreigners with a valid Romanian employment contract; typically valid for one year and renewable as long as the contract remains valid.
Highly Skilled Employee Permit (EU Blue Card): For professionals with advanced qualifications and a salary at least double the national average. Valid for up to two years and extendable.
Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit: For managers, specialists, or trainees transferred within multinational companies; valid up to three years for professionals and one year for trainees.
Other Permits: For seasonal workers, interns, au pairs, cross-border workers, and digital nomads
Romania is the 12th largest nation in Europe, located approximately between the Equator and the North Pole. The terrain of Romania is almost evenly distributed between mountains, hills, and plains. Hilltop castles, mist-shrouded farmsteads, and magnificently designed monasteries: Romania is much more than Bucharest and the beach resorts of the Black Sea.
Although Romanian salaries are among the lowest in Europe, this is balanced by the country’s cheap cost of living. The most expensive investment for foreigners in Romania is likely to be housing. Local products and public transportation are relatively inexpensive across the country, however, large urban areas are often more expensive than smaller towns and cities.
Romania’s low unemployment rate can be linked to the return to increased flexibility inside the European Union. Getting a new line of employment in Romania can be fairly easy because the labor market is now in full swing. This has generated several job opportunities for foreigners. This is especially true for individuals seeking specialized roles or those with in-demand skills.
You could be surprised to discover that Romania is one of the world’s best English-speaking countries. Many people here speak English. They’re all very kind, so don’t be concerned if you feel like an outsider. Romanians are also considered Europe’s finest foreign language learners. Romania is ranked 15th out of 35 European nations in the EF English Proficiency Index (EPI).
People in Romania, on the whole, embrace diversity and appreciate other cultures. While certain parts of Romania are more traditional, the majority of the country is relatively open-minded and accepting. There are eighteen major ethnic groups in Romania, including Romanians, Hungarians, Roma, Ukrainians, and Germans. Although Romanians are recognized for their hospitality and ability to welcome and make visitors feel at ease, they are also curious and like to ask a lot of questions.
Romania has a very low crime rate, notably pickpocketing, property crime, and some organized crime, but it is not a very hazardous or crime-ridden country. Romania’s government has taken initiatives to prevent crime and unlawful activities, and overall crime rates have decreased in recent years.
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