EU Blue Card Romania (2 years, renewable)for 🇧🇭 Bahraini citizens travelling to 🇷🇴 Romania

📋Required Documents7

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  Long-stay visa for employment, then an EU Blue Card application at the Immigration Inspectorate
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  University degree or proof of equivalent higher professional qualifications
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  Health insurance valid in Romania
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  Employment contract for highly qualified work of at least 12 months meeting the salary threshold
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  Recent passport-style photographs
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  Valid passport (valid beyond the requested permit)
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  Clean criminal record certificate

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a EU Blue Card Romania (2 years, renewable), book an appointment at the nearest Romania embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is RON 590.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Romania embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Bahraini passport holders need a visa for Romania

Bahraini citizens require a visa to enter Romania based on the current immigration requirements set by Romania's government. Bahraini passport holders must apply through the Romania embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons EU Blue Card Romania (2 years, renewable) Applications Are Refused6

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  A gross salary below the Romanian EU Blue Card threshold (a multiple of the average gross national wage, within the 1.0–1.6× range).
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  No higher-education qualification (or recognised equivalent professional experience) for the role.
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  A work contract shorter than the required minimum (six months under the revised directive), or non-highly-qualified employment.
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  An employer not in order with the immigration / work-authorisation formalities, or an unrecognised diploma.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent file, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  A relevant criminal record, a prior overstay or immigration ban, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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