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Long-Stay Work Visa
Romania Work Visa for Nepali Workers
Romania offers work visas for foreign workers to address labor shortages in manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. As an EU member, Romania provides good working conditions and potential pathway to EU opportunities.
Processing Time
10-14 weeks
Validity
1 year
Worker Cost
NPR 20,000-25,000
Renewable
Yes
Eligibility Requirements
- Age: 18-55 years
- Valid passport with 6+ months validity
- Clean criminal record
- Job offer from Romanian employer
- Work authorization from Romanian authorities
- Medical fitness certificate
Required Documents
Valid Passport
Original with minimum 6 months validity
Required
Passport Photos
3 recent photos (40x50mm)
Required
Criminal Record Certificate
From Nepal, apostilled and translated
Required
Medical Certificate
Health fitness certificate
Required
Work Authorization
Issued by Romanian Immigration
Required
Employment Contract
From Romanian employer
Required
Proof of Accommodation
Employer housing or rental agreement
Required
Travel Insurance
Valid for initial entry period
Required
Visa Process Steps
Complete process from application to arrival
1
Job Matching
1-2 weeks
Get matched with Romanian employer
2
Work Authorization
3-4 weeks
Employer applies for work authorization
3
Document Preparation
2-3 weeks
Prepare, apostille, and translate documents
4
Visa Application
1 week
Submit application at Romania Embassy
5
Visa Processing
2-4 weeks
Embassy processes the visa
6
Travel to Romania
1 week
Arrive and register with authorities
7
Residence Permit
2-3 weeks
Apply for residence permit within 30 days
Visa Costs Breakdown
Paid by Worker
Visa Fee€120
Document ApostilleNPR 2,000-3,000
TranslationNPR 2,000-4,000
Medical CertificateNPR 2,000-3,000
Total Worker Cost
NPR 20,000-25,000 (approximately)
Paid by Employer
Work AuthorizationRON 100
Residence PermitRON 259
Flight Ticket€400-600
Many employers cover all costs for workers
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake
Missing apostille
Solution
All Nepal documents must be apostilled before translation
Mistake
Late residence permit
Solution
Apply within 30 days of arrival - penalties apply
Mistake
Working before permit
Solution
Wait for residence permit before starting work
Expert Tips
- Romania has low cost of living - save 50-60% of salary
- Learn basic Romanian for daily life
- Bucharest has largest Nepali community
- Weather has cold winters - bring warm clothing
- Romanian cuisine uses similar spices to Nepali food
Frequently Asked Questions
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