Romania

Business visit visa / Work visa

Romania's immigration system includes separate provisions for business visitors and temporary employment.

Business visitors to Romania require a Short-Term C/A Business Visa unless they are visa exempt based on their nationality. The visa is valid for 90 days in a 180-day period. For longer stays or broader work activities, a work permit, long-term entry visa, and residence permit are required.

The main work authorization categories are the EU Intracompany Transferee (ICT) Work and Residence Permit, suitable for managers, specialists, or trainees on intracompany transfer from outside the EU; the Work and Residence Permit for Local Hires, suitable for locally hired staff where no suitable local staff is available; and the EU Blue Card, available for locally hired highly skilled staff. Eligible dependents can accompany the foreign national under all immigration categories.

EU, European Economic Area, and Swiss nationals can enter, stay, and work without a visa or work permit.

European Union

Business visit visa / Work visa

Business visitors to the European Union typically use a local version of the "Schengen C Visa" (granted by the country to visit / work in) unless they are visa exempt. The Schengen Area limits stays for visitors to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted cumulatively across the Schengen Area. Depending on the nature of the activities, stays may be limited to 90 days in a 12-month period.

EU Blue Card

The EU Blue Card is Europe's answer to the US Green Card. The EU Blue Card is a work- and residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals. The European Blue Card provides comprehensive socio-economic rights and a path towards permanent residence and EU citizenship. It is suitable for highly skilled employees who meet a minimum salary requirement, sign an employee contract and are paid via payroll, typically granted for up to four years. Apply here.

EU Intracompany Transferee (ICT) Work and Residence Permit

The "EU ICT Permit" (locally called "ICT Card") is suitable for highly skilled managers, specialists and trainees on assignment within a company group and typically granted for up to three years. The EU-ICT permit is a preferred option for companies who need the best solutions available for intra-corporate mobility of their workforce in Europe.

European Economic Area/EU/Swiss nationals are generally visa and work permit exempt.