Romania work visa from India in 2026: embassy, fees in rupees, documents and how to avoid scams

Romanian job offers often reach Indian workers with a request to pay first. This guide sets out, as of 4 November 2026, where Indians apply, the fee in rupees, official timelines, Indian formalities and the signs of fraud. It is general information from official sources, not legal advice.

Where Indians apply: the embassy in New Delhi

The Embassy of Romania in New Delhi processes visa applications from residents of India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. All applications must be submitted in person at the embassy in New Delhi, after booking through the e-Visa portal.

Honorary consulates in Chennai, Kolkata and Bengaluru are listed with contact details only, and no outsourced visa centre is named. The embassy states that it “does not work with any agents/intermediaries”, that using one brings no preferential treatment, and that the only fee is the visa fee.

The e-Visa application

The form is filled in on evisa.mae.ro. It recommends that supporting documents be translated into Romanian or English by an authorised translator; originals and copies, including the original passport, are shown in person. The decision is sent by email.

The fee in rupees and how it is paid

The Foreign Ministry charges EUR 300 for a long-stay (D) visa requested through e-Visa from 27 April 2026 (EUR 120 before), and fees may be collected in local currency. The New Delhi fees page lists INR 34,000 for long-stay applications from 27 April 2026 (INR 14,000 on or before 26 April).

Payment is by bank transfer or QR code to the embassy’s own account, quoting the application number, full name and passport number. It is not refunded after a refusal or withdrawal.

Official processing times

• Employer registration on WorkinRomania: the National Employment Agency (ANOFM) decides within 30 working days (OUG 32/2026, Article 5).
• The visa: a long-stay application is processed within a maximum of 30 days from submission at the mission, according to the Foreign Ministry.
• Validity: the work visa runs for 90 days; the worker then applies for a residence permit in Romania.

The “15 days, up to 45 days” on the New Delhi visa page is for Schengen short-stay visas.

Applying from the UAE or Qatar

The Foreign Ministry accepts applications from third-country nationals legally resident where the mission is, with proof such as a residence permit valid for at least six months.

• UAE: the embassy in Abu Dhabi says that since 28 March 2017 all consular services are provided only by the Consulate General in Dubai. Dubai requires work visa applicants to hold a UAE residence visa valid for at least 6 months, says appointments are free and third parties cannot guarantee an appointment or a visa, and estimates 2 to 6 weeks after the interview (3 to 6 months overall, in 2022 notices). It lists AED 520 for a long-stay visa; its employment-visa text still describes the pre-2026 work permit.
• Qatar: the embassy in Doha books visa appointments through e-Viza, receives visa applicants on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 09:00 to 13:00, and lists QAR 480 for a long-stay visa, cash only. It states no processing time.

Both amounts are below the EUR 300 fee in force since April; confirm with the mission. OUG 32/2026 accepts a criminal record certificate from the country of origin or of residence.

The Romanian side: WorkinRomania and the court suspension

Under Emergency Ordinance (OUG) 32/2026, the employer registers on WorkinRomania.gov.ro and uploads a firm job offer. The employer then files a single application for a D/AM1 visa (highly qualified workers and some other groups); a placement agency or authorised employer files for a D/AM2 visa (permanent, seasonal and cross-border workers).

On 4 November 2026 the WorkinRomania homepage carries an undated notice. In translation: following the Bucharest Court of Appeal’s decision to suspend Labour Ministry Order 1073/2026 on the shortage-occupation list (case 5633/2/2026), the platform flows for employer registration, employer authorisation and D/AM2 single applications “sunt dezactivate” (are disabled). News site Economica.net reported on 16 September 2026 that the court ruled on 11 September.

The notice does not mention D/AM1. For professionals paid at least Romania’s average gross wage, the usual route is the EU Blue Card: see “EU Blue Card in Romania in 2026: salary threshold, requirements, process and benefits” and “Romania work permit in 2026: how hiring a non-EU worker works now”.

The Indian side: ECR, eMigrate and recruiting agents

According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Emigration Check Required (ECR) passport holders need emigration clearance from a Protector of Emigrants to work in 19 designated ECR countries, including the UAE and Qatar. Romania is not on that list. The MEA lists 16 Protector of Emigrants offices, from Delhi and Mumbai to Chennai, Kolkata and Cochin.

The eMigrate portal (emigrate.gov.in) handles emigration of ECR workers to those countries and registers foreign employers and recruiting agents; ECNR passport holders going to ECR countries may register voluntarily. Under the Emigration Act 1983, no one may act as a recruiting agent without a certificate from the registering authority. The MEA publishes illegal agents on eMigrate: 3,505 as of 9 April 2026.

An older Romanian Labour Inspectorate page, written before the 2026 reform, says Romanian employers can recruit through Indian agencies listed on eMigrate. OUG 32/2026 (Article 38) requires an Indian partner of a Romanian agency to be authorised or registered under Indian law, and bars it from charging workers beyond what Indian law allows. India’s Emigration Rules (rule 25, amended 2017) cap a recruiting agent’s service charge at Rs 30,000, paid digitally or by bank draft, against a receipt.

Documents

• Passport: a copy is uploaded; the original is shown at the appointment.
• Police clearance certificate (PCC): OUG 32/2026 requires a criminal record certificate translated into Romanian, English or French and legalised. In India it is requested through Passport Seva for Rs 750 (USD 40 abroad) from 1 July 2026; the MEA citizen’s charter gives up to 7 working days, excluding police verification.
• Travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 and, except for highly qualified workers, proof of means equal to the minimum gross wage for 90 days.
• Diplomas or proof of experience for qualified roles, translated and legalised.

Apostille. The Hague Conference (HCCH) status table lists India as a party to the Apostille Convention since 14 July 2005, and Romania since 16 March 2001. Five states objected to India’s accession; Romania was not one of them. An apostille replaces the legalisation chain with one certificate. The MEA route is authentication at a Regional Authentication Centre, then submission through an authorised outsourced provider (or e-Sanad online for some documents), at Rs 50 per apostille plus the provider’s charges. The MEA page names educational and personal documents, not police certificates, so ask how a PCC should be certified.

Translations in Romania. Romanian authorities need translations “legalised under the law”. Translators used by courts and notaries’ offices are authorised under Law 178/1997.

Scam patterns and red flags

WorkinRomania’s warning signs include a commission to get a job, no contract before departure (or none in a language you understand), vague or changing pay and housing, entry promised without a visa, and a retained passport. Other red flags, based on the sources above:

• a “visa fee” paid anywhere but the embassy account, or a “guaranteed” appointment
• a new D/AM2 promised while those applications are disabled
• an Indian recruiter not registered on eMigrate, or a charge above Rs 30,000 or without a receipt

A Romanian placement agency may not charge workers any commission, fee, guarantee or deposit; the employer pays it (OUG 32/2026, Article 23). See “How to check a Romanian job offer and work permit are real in 2026”.

Where to complain

In India, the MEA’s Pravasi Bhartiya Sahayata Kendra runs a 24×7 toll-free helpline (1800 11 3090), email ([email protected]) and WhatsApp (+91 74283 21144) in 11 languages. Grievances about ECR-country jobs can be logged on eMigrate, and complaints about illegal agents go to state police.

In Romania, WorkinRomania has a “Report Regarding Foreign Workers” form and names the Labour Inspectorate, the immigration inspectorate (IGI), the Police, the anti-trafficking agency (ANITP) and ANOFM. The Labour Inspectorate takes petitions online, in Romanian.

See also “Minimum salary in Romania in 2026: gross, net and what foreign workers take home” and “Your rights as a foreign worker in Romania in 2026: contract, hours, overtime, leave and unpaid wages”.

Check your own file: our free Romania documents checklist lists the documents for your situation and country, and shows which need a Romanian translation and an apostille or legalisation.

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