Romania
Relocating to Romania.
After moving to Romania for work, the first weeks are a chain of registrations. In order: register the address, get the cod de identificare fiscală, collect the residence card, register for health cover, open a bank account. Each step unlocks the next, so the order matters. Settio builds this plan for every person you move, with deadlines and a portal in their language.
After arrival
The registrations, in order
- 1Register the address
- 2Get the cod de identificare fiscală
- 3Collect the residence card
- 4Register for health cover
- 5Open a bank account
- 6Get the cod numeric personal (CNP)
Authorities
Who does what in Romania
Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări (IGI) (General Inspectorate for Immigration of Romania)
Checks the single application on WorkinRomania.gov.ro, extends the right of residence and issues the single permit and the EU Blue Card at its territorial offices
Official websiteAgenția Națională de Administrare Fiscală (ANAF) (National Agency for Fiscal Administration of Romania)
Administers income tax and the employer's payroll returns
Official websiteAgenția Națională pentru Ocuparea Forței de Muncă (ANOFM) (National Agency for Employment of Romania)
Approves employers' registration on WorkinRomania.gov.ro, takes the declared vacancies and issues the certificate on available labour for highly qualified hires
Official websiteOther countries
- Sweden
- Germany
- France
- Netherlands
- Denmark
- Portugal
- Spain
- Belgium
- Norway
- Austria
- Czech Republic
- Poland
- Slovakia
- Hungary
- Slovenia
- Finland
- Estonia
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Greece
- Cyprus
- Malta
- Croatia
- Bulgaria
- Luxembourg
- Liechtenstein
- Switzerland
- United Arab Emirates
Official sources
- Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări: GEO No 32 of 23 April 2026 on foreigners' access to the labour market (art. 1: shortage list and yearly quota; art. 7(1)(e): the employer's notice within 5 working days; art. 45: the amendments to GEO 194/2002; art. 55: Title I of GO 25/2014 repealed)
- Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări: GEO No 194/2002 on the regime of foreigners in Romania, consolidated (art. 12, 13, 44, 51, 56, 85, 132^1, 144^1)
- Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări: legislation in force (GEO 32/2026, GEO 194/2002, GEO 102/2005 on free movement)
- Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări: notice of 25 September 2026: D/AM2 applications cannot be sent through WorkinRomania.gov.ro while the order approving the shortage list is suspended
- EU Immigration Portal: employed worker in Romania (D/AM visa at the embassy; long-term residence after five years)
- EU Immigration Portal: family member in Romania (who counts as family; D/VF visa; permit aligned with the sponsor's)
- European Commission: the Schengen area (Bulgaria and Romania joined on 1 January 2025)
- Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări
- Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări: Portal Public Înregistrare Străini
- WorkinRomania.gov.ro: the platform for employers, placement agencies and single applications
- Agenția Națională pentru Ocuparea Forței de Muncă (ANOFM)
- Agenția Națională de Administrare Fiscală (ANAF)
- Directive 2009/52/EC (employer sanctions), art. 4, EUR-Lex
- Directive 2004/38/EC (free movement), art. 8, EUR-Lex
- European Commission: EU Blue Card
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is the first thing to do after moving to Romania?
Register the address. It unlocks the steps after it.
Which relocation management software covers Romania?
Settio plans each move to Romania in one place: the permit, the registrations after arrival (register the address, get the cod de identificare fiscală, collect the residence card), housing, school places and the first weeks, with client and employee portals, quotes and milestone invoices. It runs every EU country in the same workspace.
How does Settio help with relocation in Romania?
Settio builds the step-by-step plan for each person moving to Romania, checks documents before filing, tracks deadlines and gives the person a portal in their own language.
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Informational only. This guide is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources before acting. Reviewed by the Settio team. Facts checked 3 October 2026. About this information