It is mandatory to retain at least a copy of the residence permit or travel document proving the foreigner’s legal stay in Romania.
Failure to comply may result in fines between RON 700 and 1,000.
Must be concluded within 15 working days from the foreigner’s entry into Romania or from obtaining a new employment permit.
Non-compliance is sanctioned with a fine between RON 5,000 and 10,000, unless the delay was caused by the foreigner.
Within 10 days of the foreigner's activity starting in Romania, the employment contract, secondment act, or other required documents must be sent to the IGI (General Inspectorate for Immigration).
Fine for non-compliance: RON 1,500–3,000
Employing a foreigner without a work or secondment permit, with or without a written contract, or one illegally residing in Romania is punished with fines between RON 10,000 and 20,000 per person.
In case of employment of foreigners without legal right of stay, the following additional sanctions may apply:
Total or partial loss of access to public/ EU funds for 5 years - Ban on participating in public procurement procedures for 5 years - Recovery (full or partial) of grants or EU funds from the past 12 months - Temporary or permanent closure of the workplace(s) involved or withdrawal of operating licenses
The employer must observe all rights and guarantees provided to foreign workers.
These can include specific legal obligations and may lead to labour disputes.
For legal support, I recommend my Lawyer colleague Cristina Filimon.
The beneficiary of services must notify IGI of any factual or legal changes that affect the conditions under which the permit was issued.
The host company of a seconded worker must notify IGI within 5 days:
Fine: RON 1,000–2,000 for failure to notify
The employer must notify IGI within 5 working days of any modification or termination of the employment contract or secondment. Fine: RON 1,500–3,000
Employers must ensure housing for seasonal workers, either: in a legally owned or rented property / or via rental contracts where the foreigner pays rent directly (no salary deductions allowed for this).
If the employer provides paid housing, they must:
Violation of housing obligations or salary deductions results in fines of RON 2,000–5,000
The contract must be suspended once the employer is informed that IGI has imposed a return obligation
