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Temporary Protection

What is temporary protection?

The temporary protection residence permit is the official document what confirms the permission to stay on the Romanian territory. The permit is included in the identity documents category and it proves your legal residence. This document grants your access to certain rights and services related to your legal status.

Temporary protection is valid until March 4th 2026, based on the European Union Council’s decision.

Where to request temporary protection?

The residence permit for beneficiaries of temporary protection is issued by the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI). In order to submit your request, you must contact one the following IGI offices appointed to implement these activities. The complete contact list can be found here.

Relevant documents include:

> Identity documents (identity card, driving license, travel document or any other authentic document with a photograph);

> Documents which prove the status of the person in Ukraine (for example, permanent residence permit, document issued to beneficiaries of international protection, etc.); or

> Documents which prove the family ties (for example, family booklet, birth / marriage certificate, etc.), depending on your specific case.

Additionally, in order to prove your residence and to have a full address mentioned on your residence permit, you need to provide one of the following documents:

> Property title (for example, acquisition contract, donation, inheritance)

> Bailment contract concluded in the authentic form (at a public notary in Romania)

> Rental contract registered by the tax administration (ANAF). The responsibility of registering the contract lies with the person who offered the property for rent.

> Any other documents concluded under the conditions of validity provided by the Romanian legislation in force regarding the housing title, which provide proof of the acquisition of housing rights

> Written statement made by the manager of the care facility, social service center or educational center or by their authorized representative, in case you are boarded or hosted for care or accommodation by the care facilities, social service centers or educational centers that are under the administration of local public authorities.

You do not have to worry if you don’t have the documents mentioned above because the residence permit can be issued with an incomplete address, i.e. city and county/sector of the Municipality of Bucharest.

Access to social benefits

Based on the temporary protection permit which mentions your residence in Romania, you can access social benefits, such as child allowance, child support benefits, minim income for inclusion, etc.

For example, based on the type of address mentioned on the residence permit, child allowance payments can be done: at the domicile or residence, by postal order OR in your bank account, if the address is incomplete.

Note: The incomplete address mentioned on the temporary residence permit (city/county/sector) does not limit access to social security rights.

Employment

According to GEO 96/June 28, 2024, the temporary protection permit grants you the right to work in Romania with the same rights and obligations as a Romanian citizen, as regulated by the Labor Code.

The national government institution that offers support in finding employment is ANOFM (National Employment Agency). In Bucharest and each of Romania's 41 counties, there is a government agency for employment (AJOFM) that can assist in securing a job.

This is a guide on how to access the services of these agencies.

The AJOFM/ANOFM guide is available in Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Romanian.

Alternatively, there are free specialized private platforms that assist people in finding employment. Some of the most widely used are:

The Jobs for Ukraine team offers free individual career counseling sessions on employment in Romania.

To schedule a free individual consultation online or in the office with Jobs for Ukraine, simply call +40744221224 or +40743221223, or send a message via Telegram or WhatsApp. You will receive a response in Ukrainian, English, or Romanian. Alternatively, you can just follow this link and choose a convenient day and time.

Please, look through this guide for safer employment in order to be aware of the signs of legal employment and prevent exploitation.

The minimum age for employment in Romania is 16 years. We recommend that minors seek specialized counseling services for employment.

Why is it important to have an employment contract?

Working without a contract carries immediate and future risks for both you and the employer, such as:

> You will not benefit from legal employee rights, such as: salary, benefits (meal vouchers), Annual leave protection against dismissal or abusive behavior, unemployment benefits;

> You will not have health insurance paid by the employer;

> If the Territorial Labor Inspectorate (ITM) conducts an inspection, both you and the employer will be issued a fine.

Required documents

In Romania, it is forbidden by law for the employer to keep your original documents, but they may request copies of.

> Copy of the temporary protection permit and copies of other valid identity documents

> Copies of educational diplomas and/or qualifications. If the individual cannot prove their qualifications or experience with equivalent documents, they can submit a self-declaration regarding these qualifications. The declaration is valid for the duration of the armed conflict. This does not apply to professions regulated by special laws. Alongside the self-declaration, it is recommended to start the diploma equivalency process (link to Self-Declaration Annex of the Ministerial Order regulating the Employment Procedure).

> Bank statement from a bank operating in Romania

Additionally, the employer may also request:

> Copy of birth/marriage/divorce certificate

> CV dated and signed

> Copy of proof/certificates of past employment

> A self-declaration regarding experience does not apply if you are seeking employment in one of the professions regulated by special laws: doctor, dentist, pharmacist, nurse, midwife, veterinarian, psychologist, social worker, lawyer, architect, etc. The equivalency procedure for each regulated profession depends on bilateral agreements between professional bodies (associations, orders, etc.) and Romanian legislation in the field. For more information, click here.

Important facts

We highlight that it is important for every job seeker or worker in Romania to be informed about their labour rights. You have a legal right to a safe and fair working environment, regardless of your nationality or legal status.

For more information, access CNRR’s brochure.

Info suport (transversal):

National Public Information Center: +40 213 456 789

Romanian National Council for Refugees (CNRR): +40 730 073 170

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency: +40 723 653 651

IOM Romania (The International Organization for Migration Romania): +40 212 103 050

Bank Account

You can find the banks closest to you here

The bank may ask you to be accompanied by an authorized Romanian-Ukrainian translator who could mediate the conversation and facilitate the signing of the banking services contract.

If you need an authorized Ukrainian translator, you can try calling one from the list provided by the Ministry of Justice: If you write "ucraineană" at the ‚Limbi:’ section, you can find the list of names and phone numbers or other contact details (such as county or municipality): https://old.just.ro/MeniuStanga/Listapersoanelorautorizate/Traducatori/tabid/129/Default.aspx

Please note that the authorized translation service is subject to a fee, unless the translators carry out this activity on a voluntary basis or the cost is covered by a support group or a non-governmental organization.

You can also call or write to the CNRR Call Center at: +40 730 073 170, where you will be able to find a certified translator in some urban centres.

The list of required documents may vary depending on the bank, but this often includes:

> International passport (biometric) or internal passport/ID card translated into Romanian or English with the help of an authorized translator

> The page in the internal passport/ID card containing the residence address in Ukraine (authorized translated into English or Romanian)

> Residence permit of beneficiaries of temporary protection;

> Some banks may also ask for the Ukrainian tax identification number, as well as a document proving residence in Romania (ANAF NIF code, residence permit with registered address, rental contract, ANAF income statement, etc.)

In the case of an account created through the Revolut banking app, you can use the RON account opened by Revolut within Libra Bank (use the IBAN code of the account in Romanian lei). At the same time, we mention the fact that public institutions are reluctant to deal with transactions through bank accounts opened through online applications, the result being the refusal to pay the amounts related to payments for social benefits.

Some banks may refuse to open a basic account in RON to Ukrainian citizens from temporarily occupied areas or to third nationals for various security reasons, invoking AMLO legislation. In this case, you must ensure that you receive a written refusal (based on a written request) regarding the bank account, so that the decision can later be challenged in a written conversation with the bank in question to explain your case and the need to have a bank account.

Support info (transversal): translations, etc.

> National Center for Public Information: +40 213 456 789

> Romanian National Council for Refugees (CNRR): +40 730 073 170

> UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency: +40 723 653 651

> IOM Romania (The International Organization for Migration Romania): +40 212 103 050

Here you can find useful links only from a few banks in Romania (we recommend trying to open an account with any bank):

> ING Bank- ING Elementary Card: Exclusive benefits for Ukrainian citizens: https://ing.ro/persoane-fizice/carduri-si-conturi/ing-card-elementar

> Alpha Bank- Pachet Speranta: https://www.alphabank.ro/pachet-speranta

> Banca Transilvania- BT for Ukrainians: https://intreb.bancatransilvania.ro/bt-pentru-ucraineni/; BT for Ukrainians: https://www.bancatransilvania.ro/bt-pentru-ucraineni

> BRD- ПАКЕТ SolidUArity - https://www.brd.ro/en/SolidUArity-ua

Bank Call Centers:

> BCR: +40 373 514 244.