2026 work and secondment permit quota announced

16 January 2026 1 min read

By Elena Preotescu

At a glance

The Romanian government has approved a 2026 quota allowing 90,000 work and secondment permits for nationals of non‑EU, non‑EEA and non‑Swiss countries.

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