What is Romanian Order 655/2026 about?

Order 655/2026 mandates that all employment contracts for non-EU subjects must be bilingual (Romanian and the worker's native language).

What format must the bilingual contract have?

The contract must consist of two columns: one in Romanian and one in the worker's native language, or English if agreed upon.

Which consulates verify the bilingual contracts?

Consulates in Dhaka, New Delhi and Islamabad verify these contracts before issuing visas.

Why does Romania require a bilingual contract?

The objective is that every worker fully understands their working conditions, salary (which must match the national minimum) and working hours.

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Romania: Mandatory Bilingual Contracts (Order 655/2026)

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Immigration news & analysis28 July 20261 min read

By Aleksander Pankow, Founder and Director· Published 28 July 2026

Founder and Director of Massive Dynamic Limited (Hong Kong Companies Registry no. 78076051), which has coordinated work and residence permits since 2024 across 15 jurisdictions.

The Romanian authorities have tightened the requirements for D/AS work visas. Under new regulations, any employment contract between a Romanian company and a non-EU citizen must be drafted in a bilingual format.

Requirements for 2026:

Format: The contract must consist of two columns: one in Romanian and one in the worker's native language (or English if agreed upon).
Verification: Consulates in Dhaka, New Delhi, and Islamabad will strictly verify these contracts before issuing visas.
Objective: To ensure that every worker fully understands their working conditions, salary (which must match the national minimum), and working hours.

Massive Dynamic has already updated all partner templates to this format. For applicants from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, this reduces the risk of a file being returned for correction, and of contract disputes on arrival in Romania.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Romanian Order 655/2026 about?: Order 655/2026 mandates that all employment contracts for non-EU subjects must be bilingual (Romanian and the worker's native language).
What format must the bilingual contract have?: The contract must consist of two columns: one in Romanian and one in the worker's native language, or English if agreed upon.
Which consulates verify the bilingual contracts?: Consulates in Dhaka, New Delhi and Islamabad verify these contracts before issuing visas.
Why does Romania require a bilingual contract?: The objective is that every worker fully understands their working conditions, salary (which must match the national minimum) and working hours.

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