
Visas, residence permits and the full immigration toolkit
Inbound and outbound EU immigration done right — long-stay visas, residence permits, Blue Card, ICT, family reunification and digital nomad visas issued and renewed by named case-handlers.
Trusted by global employers, scale-ups and Fortune 500s
Why it matters
We act as a single point of contact for every immigration document your assignees and their families need — before, during and after their assignment in Romania, Moldova, Serbia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Colombia or anywhere across our 60+ partner countries. Whether you're sending talent out of the European Union or bringing them in, our specialists handle the full lifecycle on both sides of the border.
Topics & coverage
Why Nestlers
Built to own the complexity behind visa & other services.
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 & residence permits — issued and renewed
Initial issuance, renewals and category changes filed at Romanian immigration authorities, Moldovan immigration authorities, Serbian immigration authorities and Brazilian immigration authorities — by named, multilingual case-handlers.
- Single permit, Blue Card, ICT, posted worker
- Long-term residence and citizenship support
- Same-team renewals across multiple countries

Family reunification done with care
Spouse and dependent permits, schooling support, dependant healthcare and tax registration — for families relocating into or out of the EU.
- Spouse and dependent permits
- School search and enrolment
- Healthcare, banking and registration

Specialised routes and edge cases
Blue Card, intra-corporate transfer (ICT), digital nomad visa, posted-worker notifications, and bespoke routes for athletes, artists, founders and investors.
- Digital nomad visa for remote workers
- Investor and golden-visa routes
- Posted-worker notifications EU-wide
Service catalogue
Every sub-service in this practice
Every Romanian work-authorisation, residence-permit and supporting filing we handle from our in-house desk.
Work authorisation & visas
Obtaining the Single Permit
Management of the work-authorisation process — document preparation, submission, coordination with the relevant authorities 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.
Assistance with the 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.
Assessment of the immigration route
Assessment of the most suitable immigration route based on nationality, employment setup, assignment structure and intended duration of stay. The assessment fee is offset against the total cost if you proceed with our services.
Residence permits
Non-EU residence permit (with checklist) — first RC
Management of the first residence permit application for non-EU nationals — eligibility review, checklist preparation, document verification, submission and follow-up — excluding mandatory in-person formalities.
Extension / renewal of residence permit
Management of the residence permit renewal process — preparation, submission and follow-up with the immigration authorities — excluding mandatory personal attendance.
Change of address on residence permit
Handling of the administrative procedure required to update the address registered on a valid residence permit.
Collection of the residence permit on the individual's behalf
Collection of the issued residence permit through representation, where permitted, based on the required authorisation documents.
Supporting documents & notifications
Trade Registry certificate for the employer
Obtaining official employer certificates and extracts from the Romanian Trade Registry required for immigration or employment compliance procedures.
Medical insurance
Support with securing compliant medical insurance coverage required for immigration, residency or employment-related procedures.
Police clearance certificate (company)
Obtaining company-related legal or clearance documents required by the relevant authority or procedure.
Employee criminal record (based on POA)
Obtaining the employee's criminal record certificate through representation, where permitted, based on a valid Power of Attorney.
Study diploma recognition
Management of the recognition or acknowledgement procedure for foreign educational diplomas before the competent local authorities (applicable for highly skilled workers, ICT and secondees).
Public health authority certificate (co-insured, incl. tax authorities)
Management of the documentation and authority coordination required to confirm co-insured status within the Romanian public health system.
Immigration notification — entry/exit Romania
Preparation and filing of mandatory notifications to the immigration authorities regarding entry into or departure from Romania.
How it works
A clear, four-step engagement
Plan
Map the right visa route for the role and family situation.
Prepare
Document collection, translation, apostille and legalisation.
Submit
File at consulate or local authority, track to decision.
Renew
Renewals, family additions and lifecycle changes for years to come.
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
Yes — our São Paulo office supports inbound Brazilian visas for European nationals, and vice versa.
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