How long does the Au Pair Worker Employment Permit (Romania) take to process?

IGI processes work/posting permit applications within 30 days; further checks can extend by 15 days.

How long can you stay on the Au Pair Worker Employment Permit (Romania)?

Long-stay D visa is normally granted for 90 days; residence must be extended with IGI at least 30 days before expiry.

Can you work on the Au Pair Worker Employment Permit (Romania)?

Work only as authorised by the work/posting permit, D visa, single permit or EU Blue Card.

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Romania

A fast-growing European destination with a massive demand for construction, hospitality, and factory workers.

Visa Routes Breakdown

24 Total

Work (10)

PR (1)

Study (2)

Visit (6)

Capital: Bucharest
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
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Languages: Romanian
Time vs Colombo: -2h 30m to -3h 30m
Population: About 0 million
Calling code: +40
Drives on: Right
Climate: Temperate; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow and fog

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Visa Routes Breakdown

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Work (10)

PR (1)

Study (2)

Visit (6)

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At a glance

Government fee

Work/posting permit fee: EUR 100 equivalent in RON

Official fees are from Romania MFA eVisa fees page, IGI employment/posting permit guidance, IGI long-term residence guidance, and EU Immigration Portal for EU Blue Card. From 27 Apr 2026, Romanian long-stay D visa fee is EUR 300; older IGI pages may still show EUR 120.

Processing time: IGI processes work/posting permit applications within 30 days; further checks can extend by 15 days.
How long you can stay: Long-stay D visa is normally granted for 90 days; residence must be extended with IGI at least 30 days before expiry.
Work rights: Work only as authorised by the work/posting permit, D visa, single permit or EU Blue Card.
Where it leads: Long-stay or permit route that may lead to temporary residence extension with IGI where conditions are met.
Where you apply: Employer/beneficiary applies to IGI for work/posting permit; applicant then uses Romanian eVisa/mission and IGI residence stage where required.

Key requirements

Employer/beneficiary or host evidence
Work/posting permit or exemption where required
Employment/transfer/training/au-pair contract evidence
Passport, photos and criminal-record certificate
Medical insurance/test and IGI residence formalities

Step-by-step process

The verified roadmap from starting your application to the grant.

1
Employer prepares permit request
1-4 weeks
Romanian employer/host prepares the correct permanent, seasonal, trainee or au-pair work-permit file.
2
Collect worker evidence
1-4 weeks
Collect passport, contract/placement/training evidence, qualifications where required, criminal record and medical evidence.
3
Submit to IGI
30 days
Employer submits the work-permit request to the territorial IGI office and pays the official permit fee.
4
Handle extra checks
Up to 15 extra days
Respond to IGI requests; further checks can extend processing by 15 days.
Use permit for visa/residence
After approval
Use the approved permit for the Romanian D visa and later residence/single-permit stage where required.

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Cost breakdown

A verified breakdown beyond just the visa fee.

Government fee: Work/posting permit fee: EUR 100 equivalent in RON
Agent fee: $1,143
Travel: $838
Settling in: $3,325
Monthly living cost: $1,028

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Important notes

Employer/beneficiary involvement is central.
Work is limited to the authorised basis.
Residence extension must be requested from IGI before visa stay expires.

Streams

Work authorisation and residence

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This is information, not legal or immigration advice. Always confirm with the official source before you apply.

Romania

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Visa Routes Breakdown

Employer prepares permit request

Collect worker evidence

Submit to IGI

Handle extra checks

Use permit for visa/residence

Identity & Personal

Purpose of Visit

Health & Character

Important notes

Streams

Official sources

Employer prepares permit request

Collect worker evidence

Submit to IGI

Handle extra checks

Use permit for visa/residence

Identity & Personal

Purpose of Visit

Health & Character

Important notes

Streams

Official sources