Tag: GEO 194/2002

The new EU return rules: what changes from 2027 for foreigners without a right of residence and how to keep your workers legal

October 11, 2026

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Asociatia Indora

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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Tag: GEO 194/2002

The new EU return rules: what changes from 2027 for foreigners without a right of residence and how to keep your workers legal