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The Romanian government has approved a quota of 90,000 work and secondment permits for non-EU workers for 2026. The permits are mainly aimed at construction, logistics, agriculture and hospitality. With many applicants from India, Bangladesh and Nepal, the quota is expected to fill faster than in 2025.
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Romania 90,000 Work Permit Quota 2026: Market Analysis

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Immigration news & analysis2 min read

By Aleksander Pankow, Founder and Director· Published

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 government has officially approved the quota for non-EU workers for the year 2026. A total of 90,000 work and secondment permits have been allocated, signaling continued demand for foreign labor despite a slight adjustment from previous years.

Quota Distribution and Trends

The 90,000 slots are primarily targeted at sectors facing critical shortages, including:

  • Construction and Infrastructure
  • Logistics and Warehousing
  • Agriculture and Food Processing
  • Hospitality (HoReCa)

Competitive Landscape for South Asia

With a high volume of applicants from India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, the 2026 quota is expected to be filled faster than in 2025. The introduction of the digital platform in August 2026 will accelerate the "first come, first served" processing, making early application crucial.

Strategy: The Permitra Two-Step Bridge

If direct slots from your home country are limited, Permitra offers a Two-Step Bridge program. By securing residency in one of our European Hubs first, you can transition into the Romanian market with a verified legal profile and apply within the 90,000 quota. Approval is decided by the Romanian authorities.

Security and Trust

Permitra provides step-by-step tracking of application status in the portal. Don't fall for promises of secured slots from unauthorized agents—refer only to official quotas and Permitra verified processes.

To start a work permit application or check a quote, use Permitra.

Source: legislatie.just.ro

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Romania work permit quota for 2026?
The Romanian government has approved 90,000 work and secondment permits for non-EU workers for the year 2026.
Which industries are covered by the 2026 quota?
The quota is primarily targeted at construction and infrastructure, logistics and warehousing, agriculture and food processing, and hospitality (HoReCa).
Will the 2026 quota fill quickly?
With a high volume of applicants from India, Bangladesh and Nepal, the 2026 quota is expected to be filled faster than in 2025. The digital platform introduced in August 2026 is expected to accelerate first come, first served processing.
What if direct slots from my home country are limited?
Permitra offers a Two-Step Bridge program: residency is secured in a European hub first, followed by a transition into the Romanian market with a verified legal profile. Approval is decided by the Romanian authorities.

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