Long-Stay Work Visa (D/AM)

Source: General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) — igi.mai.gov.ro — Last reviewed: August 2026

The Romanian long-stay work visa (Type D/AM) is the authorization allowing you to enter Romania for employment purposes. You can only apply for this visa at a Romanian embassy or consulate after your employer has successfully obtained your work permit (Aviz de Muncă). Once you enter Romania using this visa, you have a specific timeframe to apply for a temporary residence permit at IGI before your initial right of stay expires; otherwise, your presence will be considered illegal.

1Application Process

After the employer obtains the work permit, the applicant can apply for the long-stay work visa at the Romanian embassy/consulate.
This must be verified based on current regulations and individual circumstances.

2After Arrival in Romania

Apply for a temporary residence permit for employment at local IGI offices, at least 30 days before the initial right of stay expires.
Processing typically takes 30 days (extendable by up to 15 days for further checks).

3Changing Employers

Changing employers usually requires a review or re-issuance of the work permit.
This must be verified based on current regulations and individual circumstances.

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🇮🇷Getting the D/AM Visa at the Romanian Embassy in Tehran

Just like the general Type D visa, the D/AM work visa must also be obtained in person at the Romanian Embassy in Tehran, since Iran has no VFS Global visa service center. The process starts through the online eViza system: you first upload your file and documents there, and only once the file status changes to "Valid" can you book an in-person embassy appointment — you cannot book a slot at the same time as your initial submission. The Type D visa fee rose to €300 as of April 27, 2026 (previously €120; the Tehran embassy collects it in US dollars).

Sources: stinwo.ro, mae.ro, eviza.mae.ro/VisaFees (fee amount, updated April 27, 2026). Real-world wait times for Tehran embassy appointments were not found in official/news sources; treat this section as a reason to plan early, not as a timing guarantee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change employers with a D/AM visa?

Changing employers usually requires going through the legal process again and issuing a new work permit by the new employer.

When should I apply for the temporary residence permit?

You must submit your temporary residence permit application to IGI at least 30 days before your Type D visa expires.

Can I apply for the D/AM visa through a VFS center in Tehran?

No. Romania has no VFS Global center in Iran; you must build your file through the eViza system and then attend the Romanian Embassy in Tehran in person.

This guide is part of the "Work & Employment" collection.

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