Inbound EU immigration for non-EU nationals — done compliantly
End-to-end inbound EU immigration for third-country nationals: work permits, single permits, Blue Cards, payroll and family reunification — sourced and supported across four direct markets.
Trusted by global employers, scale-ups and Fortune 500s
Why it matters
From the first work permit application to renewal three years later, we manage every interaction with immigration authorities and the tax authorities so your non-EU staff stay legal and productive — sourced via our offices in Brazil, Colombia, Moldova, Serbia, Bulgaria and our partner network across Asia and Africa.
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Why Nestlers
Built to own the complexity behind non-eu nationals.
We own every case
Visas, permits and edge cases driven to closure by named case managers — never bounced back to HR.
Local immigration expertise
Direct relationships with authorities in our core markets, extended through vetted partners worldwide.
Immigration plus everything around it
Pair immigration with relocation, payroll and EOR under one engagement.
Senior advisors on call
Complex routes and appeals handled by mobility specialists — usually answering within hours.
From one transfer to thousands
Single hires or multi-country mobilisations — the process flexes with your volume.
Inspection-ready since 2007
Nearly two decades of casework. Every file built to stand up to authority review.
Work-permit lifecycle, from day 0 to year 3
Applications, renewals, and category changes managed by named case-handlers — with proactive renewal calendars so nothing slips.
- Single permit and Blue Card
- Renewals 90 days before expiry
- Category change support
Payroll integration with tax-residency analysis
Tax residency analysis, treaty relief and payroll set-up — making sure your non-EU hire pays the right tax in the right country from day one.
- Tax residency mapping
- Treaty relief filings
- Romanian payroll onboarding
Integration support for retention
Romanian language, cultural orientation and family services — because the first 6 months decide whether they stay 3 years.
- Romanian language program
- Family reunification
- Healthcare, banking, schools
Service catalogue
Every sub-service in this practice
The full immigration filing chain Nestlers runs for every non-EU national hire — from Single Permit to first residence card.
Work authorisation chain
Single Permit
Management of the work-authorisation process — document preparation, submission, authority coordination and follow-up — excluding any steps requiring the applicant's mandatory personal involvement.
Unemployment Agency certificate
Obtaining the certificate issued by the Romanian Unemployment Agency, including preparation of supporting documents, filing and follow-up with the competent authority.
Work visa
Coordination of the work visa application process — document review, application preparation, appointment support and follow-up — excluding any steps that must be completed personally by the applicant.
Non-EU residence permit (first RC)
Management of the first residence permit application — eligibility review, checklist preparation, document verification, submission and follow-up — excluding mandatory in-person formalities.
Study diploma recognition
Recognition of foreign educational diplomas before the competent local authorities (applicable for highly skilled workers, ICT and secondees).
Assessment of the immigration route
Assessment of the most suitable immigration route based on nationality, employment setup, assignment structure and intended duration of stay.
How it works
A clear, four-step engagement
Permit
Apply, track and collect work permit and visa.
Onboard
Romanian contract, payroll set-up and registrations.
Integrate
Language, family and orientation support.
Sustain
Renewals, family additions, lifecycle changes.
Where we deliver from
Local Expertise. 60+ partner countries.
We employ, file and advise directly from our own entities in Romania, Moldova, Serbia, Bulgaria, Brazil and Colombia — and partner with vetted specialists in 60+ more countries to support your inbound and outbound EU mobility.
Bucharest
Romania
Headquarters
Chișinău
Moldova
Eastern hub
Belgrade
Serbia
Western Balkans hub
Sofia
Bulgaria
EU South-East hub
São Paulo
Brazil
LATAM hub
Bogotá
Colombia
LATAM hub
Lisbon
Portugal
Iberian hub
Frankfurt
Germany
DACH hub
FAQ
Things our clients ask first
Brazil, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Philippines, Egypt — plus the Western Balkans via our Belgrade office and Moldova directly.
Let's start your move
Wherever you're going, we'll help you arrive.
Speak with a Nestlers mobility advisor. We'll map the right path for your business or family — typically within 24 hours.