How do you get a residence permit for non-EU staff in Romania?
Recruiting from outside the European Union is becoming increasingly popular in Romania, mainly because of a shortage of skilled workers. More and more Romanian companies are choosing to recruit employees from countries such as India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. However, the process of obtaining a Romanian residence permit and work permit for non-EU staff is complex and can be daunting without a clear understanding of the steps involved.
TaktRecruitment.ro supports Romanian companies by offering comprehensive solutions for the recruitment and integration of non-EU staff. Through their specialized services, employers can benefit from a smooth and efficient transition of foreign workers, eliminating administrative and legal hassles.
The need for non-EU labor in Romania
Amid a growing shortage of skilled labor, employers in Romania are turning their attention to non-EU staff. This type of employment offers many advantages, including employee stability and a high level of loyalty. In order to legally and effectively integrate these workers into their teams, companies need to follow a number of steps and fulfill the necessary legal requirements.
The process of obtaining a residence permit in Romania for non-EU staff can seem complicated, especially for companies that are not familiar with Romanian immigration law. This is why working with an agency specialized in recruitment services for foreign workers, such as Takt Recruitment, can make this process significantly easier. The agency not only facilitates all stages of the process, but also ensures the legal compliance of hiring foreign workers.
Benefits of recruiting staff from outside the EU
Hiring workers from outside the European Union, particularly from Asia, brings a number of important benefits for Romanian companies. These benefits include:
- Employee stability: non-EU workers, once hired, tend to be loyal and stay with the company for the long term, which reduces staff turnover.
- Diverse skill set: Asian workers, for example, come with a diverse range of skills and competencies that can boost local business development.
- Lower costs: In many cases, recruiting staff from outside the EU can be more cost-effective.
While the advantages are clear, the legal process of hiring and integrating these workers involves following strict procedures. That’s where TaktRecruitment.co.uk comes in, managing the whole process from recruitment, to obtaining the necessary permits and visas, to mob
Steps for obtaining a residence permit in Romania
In order to work legally in Romania, a non-EU citizen needs to obtain two essential documents: the employment permit and the residence permit in Romania. Both are necessary to legitimize the foreign worker’s presence and activity in Romania.
- Obtaining the employment permit
The employment permit is the first step in the process of employing foreign workers from outside the European Union. It is issued by the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) and is indispensable in order to be able to continue the legal procedures. A number of documents are required in order to obtain an employment permit:
- Proof of the company’s tax situation;
- A firm offer of employment;
- Personal documents of the candidate (CV, criminal record, medical certificate, etc.).
After the documents are submitted and checked, the work permit is issued and allows the company to continue the process of recruiting the foreign worker.
- Getting a work visa
After obtaining the employment permit, the candidate must apply for a long-stay work visa. This is necessary for the worker to be able to enter and stay legally in Romania for the duration of his/her employment contract.
The Takt Recruitment team prepares the application file and visa application and ensures that all documents are submitted to the Romanian embassy or consulate in the candidate’s home country.
- Obtaining the residence permit
After the foreign worker’s arrival in Romania, it is necessary to apply for the residence permit. This document, also issued by the General Inspectorate for Immigration, legitimizes the foreign citizen’s presence and allows him/her to work legally in Romania. The residence permit is valid for a fixed period and must be renewed before it expires.
Takt Recruitment’s role in simplifying the process
Working with a specialized recruitment agency such as Takt Recruitment can significantly reduce the stress and complexity of the whole process of hiring non-EU workers. Takt Recruitment offers a complete package of services including:
- Identification and screening of suitable personnel
The agency team is responsible for the recruitment of qualified staff from Asia according to the client’s requirements and needs.
- Organizing customized interviews
After an initial selection, the shortlist of candidates is presented to the client, who can participate in live interviews via videoconference. These interviews are structured in two stages: presentation and practical test.
- Legal document management
The agency takes care of obtaining the employment notice, work visa and residence permit, ensuring that all documents are submitted correctly and on time.
Part of TAKT team in Romania is Cosmin Serban as Managing Director and Co Founder. Cosmin is a Business Administration graduate from the Commercial University Luigi Bocconi, Milan and a Master in International Business from Aston Business School, UK.
TAKT team also includes Rozana Cozma, Legal Director and Co Founder, Lawyer, graduated from the Faculty of Law of the University of Bucharest, as well as from the Master’s in Tax Law and Master’s in European Union Law at the same faculty and is a member of the Bucharest Bar Association since 2012. Rozana coordinates the team of specialized lawyers and jurists with a high experience in immigration matters.
Cosmin is by the clients’ side since the very beginning, coordinating the selection team, interviews and practical tests, advising companies on the need of workers and their organization in teams/team leaders. Cosmin also stands by your side in understanding the foreign worker and dealing with any challenges related to them.
Even after the arrival of the foreigners in the country, the TAKT team, together with Cosmin, supported their integration into the local market and kept a close liaison with the employer to successfully overcome the first weeks of accommodation.
Rozana, together with her colleagues, is in charge of obtaining the work permit for the company’s clients and therefore, preparing all the documentation for online submission and filing at the counter. In other words, the client can rest assured that the file is done by professionals, with less hassle for the client, with positive results by issuing the work permit.
Rozana Cozma also supervises the work of obtaining work permits after the foreigner has arrived in Romania, saving time for the employing company, which can focus on integrating the worker as efficiently as possible into existing teams.
Any issue related to the rights/obligations of foreign citizens, any question that the client has, is solved by the legal team, according to the law, so that the employer can focus on its normal production/services activity.
Lawyer Claudia Miron, lawyer Ramona Tămaș, lawyer Oroș Diana, lawyer Mirona Hristea, together with other colleagues and collaborators, are part of the legal team of TAKT Romania, ensuring that the documentation is correctly done and the procedure of obtaining the documents in Romania goes smoothly.
Foreign staff management
In addition to recruitment services, Takt Recruitment also offers foreign personnel management, a service that bridges the gap between strategy and execution. Through these services, clients can be confident that their employees meet the necessary competency requirements and perform at the expected level.
The Takt team provides workforce management consultancy, analyzing the productivity and competency levels of staff. This helps employers identify weaknesses and implement customized development plans to optimize team performance.
Obtaining a residence permit in Romania for non-EU staff can be a difficult process, but working with a professional recruitment agency such as Takt Recruitment significantly simplifies all the steps involved.
From recruitment and selection to workforce management and cultural integration, Takt Recruitment offers comprehensive and customized solutions to ensure a smooth transition and increased productivity.
Companies that choose to work with Takt Recruitment benefit from a reliable partner who takes care of all the formalities and ensures the successful integration of foreign workers in Romania.
