Work permit / single permit and EU Blue Card (employment) (Aviz de muncă / Cartea albastră a UE)
Changes or availability under review — OUG 32/2026 replaced paper work-permit process with digital platform (from Aug 2026)
Work permit / single permit and EU Blue Card (employment) is a residence route in Romania (Angajare). Job offer from Romanian employer; work authorisation now via digital WorkinRomania platform (OUG 32/2026). Blue Card: higher qualification and salary threshold linked to average gross wage. Company owners can employ themselves as director.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide once resident: 10% flat income tax on salary plus employee social contributions (~35%).
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Angajare |
|---|---|
| Investiție | — |
| Taxe (familie) | CHF 600 |
| Venit / an | — |
| Active | — |
| Ședere min. | — |
| RP | 5 |
| Cetățenie | 8 |
| Muncă | yes |
| Eligibil | all |
| Impozit | Worldwide once resident: 10% flat income tax on salary plus employee social contributions (~35%). |
| La data de | 2026-10 |
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