An employer bringing workers from abroad usually has to prove adequate accommodation: an accommodation or rental contract in the company's name, an address where the worker registers, and a capacity suited to the number of people. The rules are updated periodically, so this guide describes common practice, not the letter of the law; the exact requirements should be checked with the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) or an immigration consultant.
What is usually required in employment and residence files?
Both for the work permit and, later, for the residence permit, the authorities usually ask for proof that the worker has a place to live. In practice, the proof covers three things:
- An accommodation or rental contract, usually in the employer's name, valid for the estimated duration of the employment contract.
- A concrete address where the worker registers and can be reached; the address appears in the residence file.
- A space with adequate capacity: the number of people accommodated is weighed against the size and facilities of the space.
The exact list of documents differs by permit type and the worker's citizenship, and the forms and conditions change. Before submitting a file, the safe practice is to verify the current requirements with the General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) or an immigration consultant.
What do workers expect from accommodation?
Beyond the paperwork, accommodation decides whether the team stays. The usual expectations of a worker who has come from far away:
- A bed of one's own, not beds used in shifts.
- A bathroom shared by a reasonable number of people.
- Heating in winter and constant hot water.
- A way to do laundry.
- Access to a warm meal, cooked on site or ordered.
- Transport to the site, organised by the employer.
Poor accommodation shows up quickly in staff turnover: for a foreign worker, the room is the only place in Romania that is his.
How does a dedicated complex help?
- A single company contract for the whole team, instead of several apartment contracts.
- A single address for all registrations, no matter how many people rotate.
- A nominal accommodation list, updated at every rotation based on the data sent by the employer.
- Accommodation documents for the files, issued on request.
- Daily reception and a single point of contact for any problem.
- Communication in Romanian and English, with the company and with the workers alike.
Who provides what?
| Document / need | Who usually provides it |
|---|---|
| Work permit and employment papers | The employer, with the file submitted to the authorities |
| Accommodation contract in the company's name | The accommodation provider, signed with the employer |
| Address for residence registration | The accommodation provider issues the documents; the employer submits them with the file |
| Nominal list of the people accommodated | The accommodation provider, based on the employer's data |
| Own bed, bathroom, heating, cleaning | The accommodation provider |
| Laundry | The accommodation provider, included or at extra cost |
| Warm meals | The accommodation provider, on request, or the employer, through catering |
| Transport to the site | The employer |
The file is easier to build when the whole team lives at a single address.
How it works at Miotur
Miotur accommodates international teams in its enclosed complex in Berceni, on the southern edge of Bucharest: 76 beds, rooms for 2–4 people and, for teams that bring their own cook, villas of 8 with kitchenette. The contract and the monthly invoice are in the company's name, the nominal list is kept up to date at every rotation, and accommodation documents for the files are issued on request. We communicate in Romanian and English, and the website has an English version for international teams. Details about team accommodation →
Frequently asked questions
Are accommodation documents issued for the residence file?
Yes, on request: the company accommodation contract and proof of accommodation for every person on the nominal list.
Can mixed teams be accommodated?
Yes, in separate rooms. The room allocation is agreed with the company on arrival.
In which languages does communication take place?
Romanian and English, with the company and with the accommodated workers alike.
Can the composition of the team change?
Yes. At every rotation, the nominal accommodation list is updated based on the data sent by the company.