ILN: Establishing A Business Entity: An International Guide

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1 year, have effectively been working in the field of activity for which they are applying for employment authorization. With respect to Ukrainian nationals who come from the armed conflict zone in Ukraine, they are granted a one-year temporary protection status in Romania (the last protection was granted until 4 March 2025, and it was renewed to run until 4 March 2026), which includes, among others, the benefits provided by a long- stay visa. Unless the protection ceases as a result of a decision of the Council of the European Union, it can be extended with periods of 6 months, for a maximum of one year. If the reasons for temporary protection persist, another extension of one year could be envisaged. Ukrainian citizens have the opportunity to access employment in Romania without the need of obtaining a long-stay visa for work purposes.

Moreover, if they do not possess the documents proving the professional qualification or work experience necessary for employment, Ukrainian nationals coming from the armed conflict zone in Ukraine may be employed, based on their self-statement on meeting the conditions of professional qualification and work experience necessary for the relevant job and the lack of a criminal record which would make them incompatible for performing the relevant job within the Romanian territory; in this respect, registration at the relevant employment agencies of the county, respectively of the employment agency of the Bucharest municipality is necessary. However, the immigration legislation applicable to Ukrainian nationals coming from the armed conflict zone in Ukraine is subject to constant change.

ILN Corporate Group – Establishing a Business Entity Series

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