Residence permit for work in Romania
The steps for non-EU citizens and a list of typical documents. Confirm the list with IGI.
Official source Confirm on the official site
How it works in practice
- The employer gets an authorisation from IGIConfirm on the official site
You cannot enter for work without it. 2026 has a quota of 90,000 non-EU workers.
- D/AM visaConfirm on the official site
After authorisation you apply for the long-stay employment visa, within 60 days.
- Residence permitConfirm on the official site
After arrival you apply for the permit at IGI within 90 days.
- Two visa categories from August 2026Confirm on the official site
D/AM1 for highly qualified workers (no quota) and D/AM2 for general work (quota). Check the rules in the Official Gazette.
Typical documents (confirm the list with IGI) Confirm on the official site
IGI deadlines
| Filing | At least 30 days before your right of stay expiresOfficial source |
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| Decision | Usually within 30 days, extendable by 15Official source |
| Renewal | Apply at least 30 days before expiryOfficial source |