For non-EU and non-EEA nationals who want to live and work in Romania, the procedures are complex and involve obtaining specific permits.

Here are the main steps and requirements:

1. Work permit

Citizens from outside the EU and EEA must obtain a work permit in order to work legally in Romania. The procedure involves the following steps:

•     Job offer: a Romanian employer must offer a job to the non-EU/non-EEA citizen. The employer will initiate the process of obtaining the work permit.
•     Applying for the work permit: The employer applies for the work permit at the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) in Romania. Required documents include:
•     Application for work permit.
•     Copy of the employee's passport.
•     Copy of the employment contract.
•     Proof of professional qualifications (diplomas, certificates).
•     Proof that the employer published the job advertisement and did not find a Romanian, EU or EEA candidate.
•     Other specific documents requested by IGI. 

If you do not have Romanian citizenship or the citizenship of another Member State of the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation, you can apply for a job in Romania, with a job offer, if the following conditions are met:

•     Job vacancies cannot be filled by Romanian citizens, citizens of EU/EEA Member States or permanent residents on Romanian territory;
•     You meet the special conditions of professional training, work experience and authorization;
•     Provide proof that you are medically fit to perform the activity in question;
•     You have no criminal record which would be incompatible with the activity you carry out or are about to carry out on Romanian territory;
•     You fall within the annual quota approved by Government Decision;
•     The employer is up to date with its obligations to the state budget;
•     The employer carries out activities compatible with the position for which the foreigner's employment is requested;
•     The employer/service recipient has not been sanctioned for undeclared work or illegal employment in the last 6 months prior to the processing of the application in the case of permanent/seasonal/trainee/trainees/ cross-border/highly qualified/au pair/attached/ICT workers.

The General Inspectorate for Immigration shall decide on the application for the issuance of the employment/removal permit within 30 days from the date of its registration. In cases where additional checks are necessary, the deadline may be extended by a maximum of 15 days.

2. Long-stay work visa

After obtaining the work permit, the non-EU/non-EEA citizen must obtain a long-stay work visa (type D/AM) from the Romanian embassy or consulate in the country of origin or in a third country where he/she is legally residing.

•     Documents required for the visa:
•     Valid passport.
•     Criminal record - Criminal record certificate or other document with the same legal value, issued by the authorities of the country of domicile or residence. 
•     Copy of work permit. 
•     Invitation letter or employment contract.
•     Proof of medical insurance.
•     Proof of means of subsistence.
•     Recent passport photograph.
•     Visa fees.

3. Temporary residence permit

After entering Romania with a long-stay visa, the non-EU/non-EEA citizen must obtain a temporary residence permit. This permit is obtained from the IGI and is valid for up to one year, with the possibility of extension.

•     Documents required for the temporary residence permit:
•     Valid passport.
•     Completed application form.
•     Copy of work permit.
•     Work contract.
•     Proof of medical insurance.
•     Proof of means of subsistence.
•     Proof of accommodation (rental contract, home ownership).
•     Processing fees.

4. Other important aspects

•     Extension of permit: The temporary residence permit may be extended annually, provided that the citizen continues to fulfill all the initial requirements.
•     Change of employer: If the non-EU/non-EEA citizen wishes to change employer, he/she must obtain a new work permit for the new job.
•     Permanent residence permit: After five years of continuous legal residence in Romania, the citizen can apply for a permanent residence permit.

5. Long-term residence permit

In order to obtain a long-term residence permit you must have resided continuously in Romania for the last 5 years. Residence is considered continuous when the period of absence from the territory of Romania is less than 6 consecutive months and does not exceed a total of 10 months and if no expulsion measure has been ordered against you.

The first step in establishing your residence in Romania is to obtain the long-term residence permit. To do this, you must submit the following documents:

•     application;
•     border crossing document (passport, travel document, etc.) in copy and original;
•     proof of accommodation (copy and original);
•     proof of social health insurance;
•     proof of means of support (family members of Romanian citizens are exempt);
•     criminal record certificate issued by the Romanian authorities;
•     civil status documents (if applicable);

These procedures and requirements may vary depending on legislative changes and the specifics of each case. It is recommended that non-EU/non-EEA citizens and employers inquire directly at the IGI or at the Romanian embassy/consulate for updated information and further details.