Doing Business with Romania - Über die Osec

o Citizens of the United States of America, Canada and Japan may also enter Romania without
visa and extend their stay without providing proof for means of support.
o Under the immigration law, foreign citizens can obtain in certain cases (i.e. frequent business
trips) short-term multiple entries visas, valid for a period of up to 1 year and only for exceptional
situations for a period up to 5 years. The provision stipulating that the foreigners are allowed to
stay in Romania for 90 days during a six months period is also applicable for this type of visas.
� Residence permits
o Foreign nationals staying in Romania for more than 90 days in a six-month period should apply
for a Romanian residence permit;
o The companies located in an EU or EEA member states can accompany the EU and EEA
nationals to Romania for an undetermined period without the need to obtain a Romanian work
permit. The individuals should apply directly for a Romanian registration certificate/ residence
permit;
o Foreigners assigned as heads of Romanian branches of foreign companies, as well as foreigners
nominated as administrators of Romanian companies will apply only for a residence permit
provided that certain conditions are fulfilled.
� Work Authorization
The work authorization represents the official document issued under provisions of Emergency
Ordinance no. 56/2007 which entitles its bearer to be employed and work in Romania.
The work authorization is issued by the Romanian Immigration Office at the employer’s request if
there are met a number of conditions:
• The employer performs a legal activity in Romania, has no debts and made a legal selection
according to the provisions of the law regarding employment and detachment of foreigners on the
Romanian territory;
• The foreigner fulfils the condition of professional training, work experience and authorization, and
is able from medical point of view to perform the respective activity;
• The foreigner has no criminal record.
The Romanian Immigration Office shall issue the authorization within 30 days from the date of the
employer’s request.
� Main regulations (Law, Government Decision)
o Decision of the Romanian Government no. 1108 of 25 October 2001, on the unilateral exemption
of Canadian, Israeli, Norwegian, Swiss and Japanese citizens from the entry clearance regime in
Romania.
o The Emergency Ordinance no. 194/12 December 2002 on the foreigners’ status in Romania.
o The Emergency Ordinance no. 56/2007 related to the employment and assignment of foreign
citizens in Romania.
Visas, residence & work permit – See
o www.ori.mai.gov.ro – The Romanian Office for Immigration
o www.mae.ro – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
o www.mmssf.ro – The Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Protection
o www.professional.com.ro – Professional – Human Resources Agency
o www.ccir.ro – The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania
2.2. Copyright, patents & marks
Romania is a signatory party to international conventions with respect to intellectual and industrial
property rights (WIPO). As such, the Agreement concluded with the European Union includes specific
provisions which reaffirm Romania's commitment to internationally agreed rules in this field.
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