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Entry conditions/visas
After its accession to the EU in 2007, Romania started preparations in order to join the Schengen area, which represents the last step to becoming an area of free movement. Until then, the entry on Romanian territory implies a series of conditions for both EU citizens and third-country nationals. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens do not need a visa when crossing the border to Romania but they are required to present a valid national passport or any document...
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FAQs
Do I need an employment authorization document to work in Romania? I would like to add that I am a German citizen. EU and EEA (European Economic Area) citizens do not need a visa for crossing the border to Romania. If you stay longer than 90 days, you have to register your residence at the General Inspectorate for Immigration. Do non-EU/ EEA researchers need an entry visa for Romania? Non-EU/ EEA researchers have to apply for a short or long...
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Intellectual Property Rights
The intellectual property regarded from the perspective of its two components - industrial property on the one hand, and copyright and related rights on the other hand - is one of the basic mechanisms of economic, social and cultural development of the nation. In this context, it may be considered that protection of intellectual property rights has a great importance; its essence, purpose and finality are to protect the product of the human...
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Pensions and other social security rights
In Romania, all employees and employers have to contribute to the social and health insurance system, in order to become insured. Therefore, regardless of their country of origin, citizens with a residence permit will benefit from all rights granted by Romanian legislation, regarding social security. The loss and expiration of the right of residence on national territory ceases your insured status, together with all rights of insurance....
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Recognition of diplomas and qualifications obtained abroad
Foreign diploma recognition, in order for foreign citizens to practise various professions in Romania, is among the most important aspects for hiring foreigners. As regards European citizens, Law no. 200/2004 on recognition of diplomas and professional qualifications for regulated professions in Romania was adopted and published in the Official Gazette no. 500 of June 3, 2004, amended by Government Emergency Ordinance no. 109/2007 published in...
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Research in Romania
Research is an area of nationwide interest and is supported by national and European funds. Defining the researcher's profile and framing it in the research is strongly linked to skills acquired within the Higher Education in Romania. Romania promotes the development of research capacities and exchange programs with foreign scientists by creating research opportunities with the purpose of increasing the visibility of Romanian research and...
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Taxation
When foreign staff is hired under an employment contract by a Romanian company, all the provisions of Romanian legislation and tax provisions on salaries or employment-related contributions are to be applied (except for unemployment contributions). Contributions: Employers and employees must contribute to the social and health insurance system. The percentages paid by the employer and the employee are based on gross salary and are the following...
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Unemployment insurance
Citizens of third countries who derive income or are employed under an employment contract in Romania, benefit from insured status, under the current law, and they also have the right to unemployment benefit. Unemployed citizens must meet the following conditions to qualify for unemployment benefits: To have contributed at least 12 months (by the time the application is submitted), in the last 2 years Not to make more income than the minimum...
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Work
When you come for a research job in Romania, you are most certainly also interested in aspects related to social security (healthcare, building up a pension, how are you covered for unemployment), taxation (what taxes and how much you have to pay) and intellectual property rights. This section provides answers to questions exactly on these issues. Unemployment insurance Pensions and other social security rights Intellectual Property Rights...
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Work Permit
Work Permit The professional activity of foreign citizens on national territory can only be carried out with a Work Notice or a Work Permit. According to the European Union regulations, every EU/EEA citizen enjoys the same labour rights as the ones applied to Romanian citizens, and thus, they do not need a work permit. Foreign citizens who are third country nationals, can work in Romania only after obtaining a work permit, and subsequently a...
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