A national minimum wage of RON 4,325 gross a month from 1 July 2026 and shortages of IT specialists, engineers, nurses, builders, drivers and cooks. Find out where to look for a job in Romania, how to apply in Romanian and what to do in your first weeks.
A Romanian application usually contains:
The interview: bring your CV and documents that prove your education and qualifications – diplomas, training certificates, papers from previous jobs.
Before you start: by law you need a medical certificate showing you are fit for the job. For some occupations – e.g. work at height, healthcare staff, security guards, work with toxic substances – a psychological test is compulsory.
Diplomas: the National Centre for Recognition and Equivalence of Diplomas (CNRED) evaluates foreign degrees against the Romanian education system and deals with recognition for regulated professions.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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