Romania · employment · IGI
Romania 2026: working under temporary protection and applying for work residence
Short answer
Ukrainian temporary-protection beneficiaries can work without a separate work permit, but switching to work-based residence is a distinct procedure. Romania's OUG 32/2026 and IGI / WorkinRomania procedures changed requirements for some foreign workers. Verify the employer's role for the exact application category.
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What to do step by step
- 1
Confirm your present legal status, contract and why a separate work-residence route is needed.
- 2
Check whether temporary protection already covers your immediate employment needs.
- 3
Ask the employer in writing whether the applicable IGI or WorkinRomania filing involves them.
- 4
Check current 2026 criteria, evidence, visa rules and the relevant IGI territorial office.
- 5
Before changing status, assess possible effects on family members, healthcare and benefits.
Important
Do not assume every protected Ukrainian needs a work visa or that every employer must sponsor a permit. The 2026 rules are category-specific.
Official sources
Checked: 2026-10-08