Schengen Nation to Grant 100,000 Work Visas in 2025

Schengen Nation to Grant 100,000 Work Visas in 2025

Key Takeaways

  1. Romania will uphold its annual foreign worker quota of 100,000 work visas for the fourth consecutive year in 2025.
  2. The construction, restaurant, and transport sectors face the highest number of unfilled vacancies.
  3. In 2024, Romanian authorities issued 99,268 work visas, with nearly 6,000 applications for 2025 still in process.

Romania to Issue 100,000 Work Visas in 2025 to Address Labour Shortages
The Romanian government has announced plans to issue 100,000 work visas in 2025, maintaining the same quota for foreign workers as in previous years. This decision aims to address persistent labour shortages in key sectors of the Romanian economy.

The Labour Ministry emphasized that the quota aligns with the demands of the labour market and supports the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

Over 99,000 Work Permits Granted in 2024
According to the General Inspectorate for Immigration, 99,268 work visas were issued by the end of 2024, with an additional 5,957 applications for 2025 still under review.

Historical data shows that Romania granted 101,254 work permits in 2023 and a record 108,882 permits in 2022. This trend underscores the growing reliance on foreign labour, especially as domestic workers continue to avoid or refuse certain occupations.

Sectors Facing the Greatest Labour Shortages
The demand for foreign workers is highest in industries such as construction, hospitality, and transportation. Many of these roles are being filled by workers from Asia, including countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India, the Philippines, and Egypt.

  • Construction: Needs approximately 47,716 workers to meet demand.
  • Postal and Courier Services: 29,293 positions remain vacant.
  • Restaurants: Require 21,457 additional workers.
  • Contracting Activities: 19,889 vacancies are reported.
  • Protection and Guarding: A shortfall of 12,367 jobs.
  • Road Transport of Goods: 9,091 positions need to be filled.
  • Handling Operations: 6,559 workers are required.
  • Retail Trade (Food, Beverages, Tobacco): 4,758 vacancies remain.

This ongoing effort to attract foreign workers highlights Romania’s strategic approach to tackling its workforce challenges and supporting economic growth.

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