Complete Guide: How to Hire Pakistani Workers for Romania
Everything you need to know — from initial application to worker arrival.
The 8-Step Process
Employer Prepares PA & DL
The employer prepares the Power of Attorney (PA) authorizing IMP to recruit in Pakistan, and the Demand Letter (DL) specifying job descriptions with Romanian COD COR codes, net salaries in EUR, and 23 employment conditions.
- Power of Attorney on company letterhead
- Demand Letter with COD COR codes
- Company seal and authorized signature
Document Legalization
PA and DL undergo three legalization stages: (1) Notarization by a Notary Public, (2) Legalization by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, (3) Super-legalization by the Embassy of Pakistan in Bucharest ($30/document).
- Notarization — authorized Notary Public
- MFA Romania legalization
- Pakistan Embassy super-legalization (~$30/doc)
Documents Sent to IMP
Legalized documents are sent to IMP in Pakistan along with: company registration certificate, financial statements, AJOFM certificate (must be <60 days old), and draft employment contract.
- Legalized PA & DL (originals)
- Company registration certificate
- Financial statements (last year)
- AJOFM certificate (<60 days)
IMP Submits to BEOE
IMP submits the documents to Pakistan's Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE). Permission is typically granted the same day, valid for 120 days.
- Complete document dossier
- BEOE application forms
Embassy Assessment
The Embassy of Pakistan in Bucharest verifies: ONRC registration, financial soundness, vacancy existence (AJOFM certificate), demand type (direct vs. third-party), and labor law compliance.
- Employer ONRC certificate
- Financial statements
- AJOFM certificate (<60 days)
- Draft employment contract
BEOE Grants Permission — IMP Recruits
IMP advertises positions, screens candidates from its database, organizes trade tests and interviews. The employer can supervise the selection process in Pakistan or via video.
- Recruitment advertisements
- Selection minutes
- Trade tests and evaluations
D/AM Visa Application
Selected workers complete medical examination and obtain police clearance. Visa application via evisa.mae.ro with in-person appointment at the Romanian Embassy in Islamabad.
- Valid passport (min. 6 months)
- Copy of Aviz de Munca
- Signed employment contract
- Medical examination
- Police clearance
- Translated qualifications
- Visa fee: $150 (~EUR 120)
Protector Stamp — Worker Departs
After visa issuance, BEOE issues a Protector Stamp — a social security insurance stamp required for departure from Pakistan. Airport immigration will not allow departure without it.
- D/AM visa issued
- BEOE Protector Stamp
Work Authorization (Aviz de Munca) — Employer Process
This process runs in parallel with Steps 1-3 above. The employer must complete this in Romania before the worker can apply for a visa.
Fees & Costs
| Item | Amount | Paid By |
|---|---|---|
| Work Permit (Aviz de Munca) | 100 EUR (in RON) | Employer |
| PA/DL Super-legalization | ~60 USD (2 documents) | Employer |
| D/AM Visa Fee | $150 (~EUR 120) | Worker or Employer |
| Single Permit (Permis Unic) | ~252 RON (~EUR 50) | Worker or Employer |
| Document translations | 100-300 EUR (est.) | Employer |
| Medical examination (Pakistan) | PKR 5,000-15,000 | Worker |
| Police clearance | PKR 500-2,000 | Worker |
| BEOE government fees | < $100 total | Worker |
Critical Deadlines
60 days
Worker must apply for D/AM visa within 60 days of work permit issuance
30 days
Employer must collect work permit within 30 days of issuance
15 business days
Employer must finalize employment contract after worker's entry
30 days before expiry
Worker must apply for Single Permit (Permis Unic) before visa expires
120 days
BEOE recruitment permission validity
90 days
AJOFM certificate validity
2026 Updates — WorkinRomania.gov.ro
- 1Quota reduced to 90,000 permits (from 100,000 in 2025) — apply early
- 2WorkinRomania.gov.ro platform launching — single digital point for all applications
- 3Stricter agency controls — authorization system with financial guarantees
- 4Anti-transit fraud measures — enhanced monitoring of worker retention
- 5List of Deficient Occupations — new official list guiding visa allocation
- 6Differentiated work visas — new categories aligned to labor market needs
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