Work in Romania —
build your EU career
Romania’s growing economy is hiring skilled international talent — in IT, engineering, healthcare and more. Rowide secures your work permit and long-stay visa, matches you with employers, and manages the move. Check your eligibility free with our AI tool.
A fast-growing EU job market that welcomes talent
Romania pairs one of Europe’s fastest-growing economies with a low cost of living and rising demand for international workers — a smart place to build an EU career.
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Growing demand for skillsActive recruitment in IT, engineering, healthcare and trades.
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EU member-state jobsWork in the European Union with strong worker protections.
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Competitive net payLow living costs mean your salary goes further than in Western Europe.
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A path to residencyA work permit and residence permit — with routes to long-term status.
In-demand sectors for foreign workers
Romania is actively hiring international talent across these high-growth fields.
IT & Software
Developers, data and IT specialists power one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech hubs.
Engineering
Manufacturing, automotive and civil engineering roles across a growing industrial base.
Healthcare
Doctors, nurses and care professionals are needed across public and private healthcare.
Salaries in Romania by field
Indicative gross monthly salaries. Take-home is roughly 65% after tax and social contributions.
Indicative figures. Use the AI tool below for a salary and take-home estimate based on your profile.
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Best Romanian cities for your career
Major job markets with the strongest demand for international talent.
Bucharest
The capital and biggest job market — IT, finance, corporate HQs and startups.
Cluj-Napoca
Romania’s tech capital — a booming hub for software and IT roles.
Timișoara
A strong engineering and manufacturing centre with major employers.
Iași
A rising tech and outsourcing hub with a large young workforce.
Brașov
Industry and services in a scenic city with a high quality of life.
Your Romania work visa, handled end to end
From matching to arrival — a clear, guided path to working in Romania.
Match
Use our AI tool or an advisor to assess your profile and target the right roles.
Permit
With a job offer, your employer secures the work permit — we manage the paperwork.
Visa
We prepare your long-stay work visa file and guide you through the embassy.
Arrive
We support your residence permit, registration and settling into life in Romania.
Working in Romania — FAQ
The essentials for foreigners looking to work in Romania.
Yes. Non-EU nationals can work in Romania with a work permit and a long-stay work visa (D/AM), usually secured with a job offer from a Romanian employer. Rowide manages the full permit and visa process for you.
Salaries vary by field: hospitality and construction roles typically pay €800–€1,800 per month, while IT and engineering can reach €1,800–€4,500 gross per month. Take-home pay is roughly 65% of gross after tax and social contributions.
You generally need a job offer, a work permit obtained by your employer, and then a long-stay work visa, followed by a residence permit after arrival. Rowide prepares the full file and guides you through each step.
IT and software, engineering and healthcare are in high demand, alongside strong demand in construction and hospitality. Skilled international workers are actively recruited across these sectors.
In most cases yes — the work permit is tied to a Romanian employer. Rowide can help you assess your profile, target the right roles and connect with employers before starting the visa process.
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