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Moving abroad for work? Start with checked information.

Country guides written for Romanians, a relocation checklist and jobs you can search today. Every piece of information links to its official source, so you can check the latest version yourself.

  • Official sources: governments, the European Union, embassies
  • Concrete steps, no promises and no made-up figures
  • Every guide shows when it was last reviewed
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Country guides

Pick the country you are interested in. Guides cover the right to work, diploma recognition, taxes, healthcare, housing and the Romanian community.

Jobs you can search today

Search jobs in a specific country, anywhere in the EU or remote. The country filter also includes remote jobs open to candidates in that country.

Relocation checklist

General steps that apply to most EU countries. The exact rules differ from country to country, so check each step on the official website.

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  1. Valid documents

    Check that your ID card or passport is valid for the whole time you plan to stay. Bring the civil status documents you might need.

  2. Your rights in the country you choose

    As an EU citizen you can work in another member state on the same terms as its nationals. For countries outside the EU, such as the United Kingdom, you usually need a visa or a residence status.

  3. Diploma recognition

    Some professions are regulated and need your qualification recognised before you start. Find out early whether yours is one of them.

  4. Health insurance

    The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) covers you during temporary stays. Once you work or settle there, you are usually insured in that country's system.

  5. Taxes and contributions

    As a rule you pay social contributions in one country only, usually where you work. Tax residence follows separate rules; check them before you leave.

  6. Registering when you arrive

    Many countries ask you to declare your address or register as a resident after a certain period. Check the deadline on the country's official website.

  7. The embassy and the Romanian community

    Write down the contact details of the Romanian embassy or consulate. They can help with documents and in emergencies.