Conditions to legally employ a third country national

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, 16.11.2025, 13:28

The General Inspectorate for Immigration reminds the necessary conditions to legally employ in Romania a worker from a non-EU and non-European Economic Area member state. Employer requirements:

– the company’s activity does not have as its main purpose facilitating the entry of foreigners into Romania;

– the company must have at least one year of experience in the relevant field;

– the vacant positions cannot be filled by Romanian citizens, EU/EEA citizens or permanent residents in Romania;

-the employer must be up-to-date with all tax obligations;

– the company must be active in Romania, in the field  the permit is requested for;

– the company has not been penalised for undeclared work or illegal employment in the last 6 months.

When submitting an application for an employment/posting permit, the employer must include proof of payment for the associated fees,  along with the other required documents. 

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