Work Options

Work after graduation in Romania

Want to work in Romania after graduation? If you’re from India, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Romania after finishing your studies.

First things first! In Romania, you can choose a work permit like the Work Permit to remain in the country and work full-time. Read our work permit info below and start planning!

Work Permit

If you want to work in Romania after finishing your studies, this permit will allow you to work here for 2 years if you are a high-skilled worker. The general work permit is only valid 1 year.

• How can I apply?

EMPLOYER, AT LOCAL AUTHORITIES

The employer submits the necessary files and pays the applicable taxes at the offices of the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI). Afterwards, you also have to apply for an extension of your residence permit / long term stay visa.

• How long does it take to get the permit?

30 TO 60 DAYS

After applying for the work permit you will have to wait 30 to 60 days for a decision. You also need a long-term visa after the work permit is issued. Each document takes 30 days to be issued.

• Application requirements

You can apply for the work permit if you have:

▪ a valid residence permit;

▪ an employment contract/promise.

• When can I start applying?

You can start applying for the work permit when you get an offer of employment but no later than 2 months before your visa/ residence permit expires.

• Duration of work permit

2 YEARS

Your work permit will be valid for 2 years if you are a high-skilled worker. The general work permit is only valid 1 year.

• Work permit fees

10,784 INR You will have to pay 10,784 INR for your work permit.

• Max. hours of work per week

40 HOURS/WEEK

You will be allowed to work 40 hours per week.

• Minimum wage per month

41,877 INR/MONTH

The minimum salary whilst working in Romania is 41,877 INR per month.

• Required documents

LIST

You will need a few documents to apply for your work permit:

▪ proof of financial means of support equal to the minimum gross salary guaranteed;

▪ criminal record;

▪ health insurance;

▪ copy of the work permit issued by the General Inspectorate for Immigration.