What are the privileges and rights granted to persons who have applied for refugee status in Romania, in particular in the field of employment and social protection, and how can they benefit from support measures under the unemployment insurance system?

A person who has applied for refugee status has the right to work under the same conditions as Romanian citizens, three months after submitting the application and throughout the entire asylum procedure.

If you have temporary protection in Romania, you can be employed based on your residence permit.

To benefit from employment encouragement and protection measures within the unemployment insurance system, you need to register with the county employment agencies or the Bucharest Municipality. There are free services provided by ANOFM (National Employment Agency).

Persons enjoying international protection have the following rights:

•      The right to be employed by a natural or legal person under the same conditions as Romanian citizens.

•      The right to enjoy social insurance benefits, social assistance, and social health insurance under the conditions provided by law for Romanian citizens.

•      To receive equal treatment with Romanian citizens in terms of equivalence of education or periods of study, recognition of diplomas, certificates of competence, as well as professional qualifications that grant access to certain professions in Romania.