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Working in Romania

Large annual worker quotas and strong demand in construction, manufacturing and drivers — a common entry point into the EU.

Romanian leu (RON)Work permit (aviz de muncă) + long-stay D/AM visaVisa 6–14 wksNet ≈ 62% of gross
Estimates last reviewedJune 22, 2026Indicative monthly figures in EUR · confirm pay & visa rules with the official source.
Currency
Romanian leu (RON)
EU / Schengen
Yes
Main language
Romanian
Permit type
Work permit (aviz de muncă) + long-stay D/AM visa
Visa processing
6–14 weeks (typical)
IELTS required
Usually not
Rent (shared)
€220 /mo
Food + transport
€310 /mo

Salary & savings by occupation

10 jobs
OccupationGross /moNet /moSavings (housed)Savings (self-paid)
Truck DriverSkilled · demand Very high€1,850€1,150€840€620
HVAC TechnicianSkilled · demand High€1,750€1,090€780€560
ElectricianSkilled · demand Very high€1,700€1,050€740€520
WelderSkilled · demand Very high€1,700€1,050€740€520
PlumberSkilled · demand High€1,650€1,020€710€490
CarpenterSkilled · demand High€1,600€990€680€460
Tiles & Ceramic WorkerSkilled · demand High€1,550€960€650€430
Cook / ChefSkilled · demand High€1,550€960€650€430
Machine OperatorSemi-skilled · demand Very high€1,550€960€650€430
Construction WorkerSemi-skilled · demand Very high€1,450€900€590€370

“Housed” savings assume the employer provides accommodation; “self-paid” deducts typical shared rent of €220/mo. Net pay uses Romania's typical take-home rate of about 62% of gross.

Work permit & visa

Work permit (aviz de muncă) + long-stay D/AM visa. The employer obtains the work permit from the Immigration Inspectorate within an annual quota, then you apply for the long-stay visa. Net pay is lower because of higher social contributions. Typical processing runs about 6–14 weeks once the employer-side steps are done. A formal English test such as IELTS is usually not required for these trades.

Official reference for Romania: gov.ro ↗

Indicative estimates, not a job offer. Salary, cost and savings figures are modelled from each occupation's rough EU average and a per-country wage index, and exclude employer-specific terms, exchange-rate swings and personal tax. Visa rules are summarised for general guidance. Always confirm pay and immigration rules with the official source or embassy, and never pay a fee for a job offer you have not verified.