Immigration Options for Romanian Citizens
Romania is an EU member state, giving Romanian nationals full freedom of movement across all 27 EU countries including Germany. For those targeting the UK post-Brexit, Canada, or Australia, standard immigration rules apply. Romania's strong IT workforce has made Romanian tech workers increasingly sought-after in Western Europe and North America.
~800,000
Romanian nationals estimated living in Germany
~200,000
Romanian nationals in the UK under EU Settlement Scheme
Germany
EU Free Movement
Romanian nationals are EU citizens, no visa or work permit required. Simply register your address (Anmeldung) within 14 days of arrival. Romania's ~800,000-strong community in Germany makes the transition straightforward.
Read the Germany guide
United Kingdom
Skilled Worker Visa
EU free movement ended post-Brexit. New Romanian arrivals need a Skilled Worker visa with a job offer at £41,700+. London's tech sector actively hires Romanian developers; NHS recruits Romanian healthcare workers.
Read the United Kingdom guide
Canada
Express Entry (FSW)
Romanian tech professionals score well in Express Entry, strong English proficiency is common, producing CRS scores of 480-520. No country-specific restrictions apply.
Read the Canada guide
Australia
Skilled Independent (189)
Standard points test with no nationality disadvantage. Romanian IT and engineering graduates perform well in ACS and Engineers Australia assessments. Working Holiday visa available for those under 31.
Read the Australia guide
10 of the 108 routes Transita tracks are restricted by citizenship, meaning the passport alone decides them before anything on your CV does. None of them is open to Romanian citizens. Every one names other nationalities, so they are worth ruling out early rather than researching twice.
Romanian citizens also need no visa at all for 8 of the destinations here (Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, Ireland, Switzerland, France, Italy), so the work-visa question only starts outside the EU and EEA.
One more passport effect that is easy to miss. 7 routes waive the English-language test for nationals of certain countries, and a Romanian passport is not one of them. Budget for the test and its fee even if you already work in English.
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Check My EligibilityDo Romanians need a visa to work in Germany?
No. As EU citizens, Romanians have full freedom of movement in Germany. No work permit or sponsorship required. Register your address (Anmeldung) within 14 days of moving in. This is the simplest immigration pathway available to Romanian professionals.
Can Romanian nationals use the EU Settlement Scheme in the UK?
The EUSS covered EU nationals who arrived before 31 December 2020. Those who applied by 30 June 2021 and received settled or pre-settled status retain their rights. New Romanian arrivals after that date need a standard UK visa, Skilled Worker, Student, or Graduate, the same as any non-UK national.
What CRS score can Romanian Express Entry applicants expect?
Romanian IT and engineering professionals typically score 480-520 CRS with IELTS 7.0+, relevant experience, and a bachelor's degree. Provincial nominations add 600 points for a near-guaranteed invitation regardless of base CRS score.
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