How to move to Romania from Nepal

Romania allowed 90,000 new foreign workers in 2026 and moved permits to a new online platform in August 2026.

Why Nepalis go: EU country with jobs in construction, hotels, delivery and factories.

The catch: Wages are among the lowest in the EU (minimum wage roughly €800 a month gross) and the quota fills up.

Most common route: Employer gets work authorisation → D/AM visa → residence permit.

Work authorisation + long-stay work visa

The employer gets your work authorisation from Romanian immigration, then you apply for the work visa.

• Who it's for: Workers with a Romanian job offer.
• Cost: Small official fees; agency costs vary.
• Time: Several months.
• Stay: 1 year, renewable.
• Family: After conditions are met.
• Leads to permanent residence: Long-term residence after 5 years.

Scams to avoid

• Romania is not a stepping stone to Western Europe — leaving to work elsewhere is illegal.

If you need help in Romania

Embassy of Nepal, Berlin (covers Romania)

Last checked 2026-10-17. All countries · Before you leave Nepal