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How to exchange your foreign driving licence in Romania without an exam
In short: If you have a valid residence permit in Romania and a driving licence from your home country, you may be able to swap it for a Romanian one — no driving school, no exam. It depends on whether your country is on Romania’s official list. This guide explains…
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The new EU return rules: what changes from 2027 for foreigners without a right of residence and how to keep your workers legal
In short: On 1 October 2026, the Council of the EU adopted the Return Regulation, which replaces Directive 2008/115/EC and applies directly in Romania. The rules that concern workers take effect in the autumn of 2027. The entry ban can reach 10 years (up from 5 today), and detention can…
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Long-Term Residence in Romania: Conditions, Rights and What Changes Under OUG 32/2026
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Long-Term Residence in Romania: Conditions, Rights and What Changes Under OUG 32/2026 In short: After 5 years of continuous legal stay in Romania, you can apply for long-term residence — a status that is granted for an unlimited period, does not depend on any employer,…
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Working Legally in Romania: The Complete Guide for Foreign Workers (OUG 32/2026)
In short: To work legally in Romania as a non-EU citizen, you need an employer in Romania, a long-stay visa for employment, and a procedure completed through the WorkinRomania.gov.ro platform. There are two main routes: D/AM1 (direct employment for highly qualified and special categories, no quota) and D/AM2 (through an…
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Your Rights at Work in Romania: Hours, Breaks, Overtime, Leave and Public Holidays
In short: Romanian labour law (Law 53/2003, the Labour Code) applies equally to Romanian and foreign workers. A full-time job means 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. You are entitled to a lunch break if you work more than 6 hours, at least 12 hours of rest…
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Curriculum Adaptation for Migrant and Refugee Children: A Teacher’s Guide
In short: Adapting the curriculum for migrant and refugee children does not mean lowering standards, but building bridges that make those same standards accessible. A child who does not yet speak the language of schooling is not a less capable child, but one who has not yet been able to…
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How Adults Learn a New Language: The Complete Guide to the Psychology of Learning
In short: Adults do not learn a language “worse” than children, just along a different path. They have real advantages (abstract thinking, experience, strategies, clear motivation) and specific obstacles (little time, tiredness, a working memory that fills up fast, fear of mistakes). Effective adult learning rests on a few principles…
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OUG 32/2026 for Foreign Workers in Romania: The Complete Guide to Residence, Changing Employer, the Platform and the “Amnesty”
In short: OUG 32/2026 is a new emergency ordinance that reorganises how foreign (non-EU) workers access the Romanian labour market. It was published in the Official Gazette on 27 April 2026. People often call it the “amnesty law”, but that name is misleading: regularisation is only one small part of…
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What to Do If You Are Not Paid on Time in Romania – Foreign Worker’s Guide
In short: In Romania, your salary must be paid at least once a month, on the date written in your contract. If it is late, stay calm. A delay of a day or two is often a bank or processing error, not bad intent. The best approach is step by…
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Understanding Your Romanian Employment Contract: Guide for Foreign Workers
Summary: When you work in Romania, you sign an individual employment contract (in Romanian, “contract individual de muncă”, or CIM). It must be written in a language you understand, not only in Romanian. It states your job, your workplace, your working hours and your salary. Your salary is shown as…
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Romanian Language Course for Nigerian Workers: Is Romanian Hard to Learn?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Welcome! Read more about the Romanian language course for Nigerian workers in Romania. We are here to support you. If you are coming from Nigeria to work in Romania, you may be wondering how hard Romanian will be. Here is some good news to start…
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Learning Romanian as a Foreign Worker in Romania: A Guide by Nationality
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Learning Romanian as a foreign worker is not the same experience for everyone. A lot depends on your first language. The alphabet you grew up with, the sounds you already use, whether your language has tones, and how your sentences are built all change which…
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Romanian Language Course for Vietnamese Workers: Is Romanian Hard to Learn?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Xin chào! Tìm hiểu thêm về khóa học tiếng Romania cho người lao động Việt Nam tại Romania. Chúng tôi luôn sẵn sàng hỗ trợ bạn. If you are coming from Vietnam to work in Romania, one worry is almost universal: Romanian looks impossible. How…
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Romanian Language Course for Bangladeshi Workers: Is Romanian Hard to Learn?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes স্বাগতম! রোমানিয়ায় কর্মরত বাংলাদেশি কর্মীদের জন্য রোমানিয়ান ভাষা কোর্স সম্পর্কে আরও পড়ুন। আমরা আপনাকে সহায়তা করতে এখানে আছি। If you are coming from Bangladesh to work in Romania, one worry is almost universal: Romanian looks impossible. How will I ever learn it? Whether you are…
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Romanian Language Course for Sri Lankan Workers: Is Romanian Hard to Learn?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes ආයුබෝවන්! රොමේනියාවේ වැඩ කරන ශ්රී ලාංකික සේවකයන් සඳහා රොමේනියානු භාෂා පාඨමාලාව ගැන වැඩිදුර කියවන්න. අපි ඔබට සහාය වීමට මෙහි සිටිමු. If you are coming from Sri Lanka to work in Romania, one worry is almost universal: Romanian looks impossible. How will I ever learn it?…
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Is Romanian Hard to Learn for Nepali Speakers? What to Expect in Your First Months
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes नमस्ते! रोमानियामा काम गर्ने नेपाली कामदारहरूका लागि रोमानियाली भाषा पाठ्यक्रमको बारेमा थप पढ्नुहोस्। हामी तपाईंलाई सहयोग गर्न यहाँ छौं If you are coming from Nepal to work in Romania, one worry is almost universal: Romanian looks impossible. How will I ever learn it? Here is…
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The First Six Months: How Romanian Language Learning Changes a Worker’s Experience in Romania
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes For many foreign workers, the first weeks in Romania are not only about starting a new job. They are about entering a completely new environment where almost everything sounds unfamiliar: workplace instructions, street signs, conversations between colleagues, announcements, forms, questions, warnings and everyday messages. A…
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Survival Kit: Your First Month in Romania
Starting work in a new country can feel overwhelming, especially while you’re still learning the language. In your first month you don’t need perfect Romanian — you need practical phrases that help you stay safe, ask for help, understand instructions and handle daily life. That’s why INDORA created Your First…
