Update of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (1)

(2019/C 46/05)

The publication of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (2) is based on the information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in conformity with Article 39 of the Schengen Borders Code.

In addition to publication in the OJ, a monthly update is available on the website of the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs.

ROMANIA

Replacement of the list published in OJ C 77, 15.3.2014.

LIST OF RESIDENCE PERMITS ISSUED BY MEMBER STATES

I. Residence permits issued according to uniform format laid down by Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002, as amended

1. PERMIS DE ȘEDERE PE TERMEN LUNG (Long-Term Residence Permit)

This document is produced by the Romanian firm Compania Națională Imprimeria Națională S.A. (National Printing Company). The long-term residence permit is an identity document which is issued to persons who have acquired the right to long-term residence for a period of 10 years (for foreigners who are family members of Romanian citizens) and to other categories of foreigners for a period of 5 years.

Long-term residence permits issued to persons with the right to long-term residence because they previously held an EU Blue Card indicate that the holder is a ‘Fost posesor de Carte albastră a UE’ (former holder of EU Blue Card).

Long-term residence permits issued to persons granted international protection in Romania indicate ‘Protecţie internaţională acordată de RO la [data]’ (International protection granted by RO on [date]).

2. PERMIS DE ȘEDERE TEMPORARĂ (Temporary residence permit)

This document is produced by Imprimeria Naţională. It is valid for between 1 and 5 years, depending on the purpose for which it is issued. It is an identity document issued to foreigners whose right of residence has been granted or extended, or to foreigners granted international protection. It is valid for 3 years for those with refugee status and 2 years for those with subsidiary protection status.

Under the heading ‘tipul permisului’ (type of permit), these residence permits indicate ‘Permis de ședere temporară’ (Temporary residence permit), and under the heading ‘Observaţii’ (Comments) the purpose of the stay is indicated as following: ‘activități economice’ (business activities), ‘activități profesionale’ (professional activities), ‘activități comerciale’ (commercial activities), ‘studii (doctorand/elev/masterand/resident/specializare/student/student an pregătitor)’ (studies (PhD candidate/pupil/Master’s student/residency (medical student)/specialisation/student/preparatory year student)), ‘alte calități studii – absolvent’ (other studies-related status – recent graduate), ‘reîntregirea familiei’ (family reunification), ‘activități religioase’ (religious activities), ‘activități de cercetare științifică’ (scientific research activities), ‘alte scopuri (tratament medical/administrator/formare profesională/voluntariat//apatrid de origine română)’ (other purposes (medical treatment/administrator/vocational training/volunteer/stateless person of Romanian origin)), followed by the personal identity number.

The ‘Comments’ heading may also include the indication ‘drept de muncă’ (right to work) where the holder of the residence permit has the right to work within the territory of Romania.

In the case of documents issued to foreigners granted a form of international protection in Romania, under the heading ‘Observații’ (Comments), the purpose of stay may be ‘Refugiat’ (refugee) – valid for 3 years, or ‘Protecție subsidiară’ (subsidiary protection) – valid for 2 years, followed by the personal identity number.

3. CARTEA ALBASTRA A UE (EU Blue Card) — in accordance with Directive 2009/50/EC

This document is produced by Imprimeria Naţională. It is an identity document valid for up to 2 years, issued to foreigners whose right to temporary residence has been extended for the purpose of work as a highly-qualified worker, or who have been granted this right without the obligation to obtain a visa. Under the heading ‘tipul de permis’ (type of permit) is the indication ‘carte albastră a UE’ (EU Blue Card) and under ‘Observații’ (Comments) the indication ‘înalt calificat’ (highly qualified) and ‘drept de muncă’ (right to work). The document attests the foreigner’s right to reside and work within the territory of Romania as a highly-qualified worker.

4. PERMIS UNIC (Single Permit)

An identity card issued to a foreigner by the General Inspectorate for Immigration, attesting the right to reside and work within the territory of Romania.

For foreigners with the right to temporary residence for the purpose of work, under the heading ‘tipul de permis’ (type of permit) is the indication ‘permis unic’ (single permit), and under the heading ‘observații’ (comments) is the indication ‘drept de muncă’ (right to work) (in addition, for seasonal workers, the indication ‘sezonier’ (seasonal)).

5. PERMIS DE ȘEDERE ÎN SCOP DE DETAȘARE (Residence Permit for the purpose of secondment)

This identity document is issued by the Inspectorate General for Immigration to foreigners whose right of temporary residence has been extended for the purpose of secondment, or who have been granted this right without the obligation to obtain a visa. The document attests the right to reside and work within the territory of Romania for the purpose of secondment.

The right of residence is extended for a period of up to one year within 5 years of the date of the application for extension of the right of residence.

For foreigners with the right of temporary residence for the purpose of secondment, under ‘tipul de permis’ (type of permit) is the indication ‘permis de ședere în scop de detașare’ (residence permit for the purpose of secondment) and ‘drept de muncă’ (right to work).

This residence permit is issued to foreigners who have obtained the right of residence for the purposes of secondment as intra-corporate transferees (ICT); under the heading ‘tipul de permis’ (type of permit) is the indication ‘permis ICT’ (ICT permit), and under the heading ‘observații’ (comments) the indication ‘drept de muncă’ (right to work) with the addition ‘ICT’.

In residence permits issued to foreigners with the right to residence for the purpose of secondment as ICT subject to long-term mobility, under the heading ‘tipul de permis’ (type of permit) is the indication ‘permis mobile ICT’ (ICT mobility permit), and under the heading ‘observații’ (Comments) is the indication ‘drept de muncă’ (right to work) with the addition ‘mobile ICT’ (mobile ICT).

II. Residence cards (registration certificates/residence cards) issued in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC (not in uniform format)

1. CERTIFICAT DE ÎNREGISTRARE (Registration Certificate)

This document, printed on one side on security paper, is issued to citizens of Member States of the European Union or the European Economic Area and to citizens of the Swiss Confederation who have a right of residence in Romania for more than 3 months.

It is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. On request, the registration certificate can be issued for a period of less than 5 years, but not less than one year.

2. CARTE DE REZIDENȚĂ PENTRU MEMBRUL DE FAMILIE AL UNUI CETĂȚEAN AL UNIUNII (Residence card for family members of EU citizens)

This card-type document (printed on one side) is issued to foreigners who are family members of citizens of a Member State of the European Union or the European Economic Area and who have the right of residence in Romania for a period of more than 3 months.

This residence card is valid for up to 5 years from the date of issue, but not exceeding the period of residence of the European Union citizen to whom the holder is related.

3. CARTE DE REZIDENȚĂ PENTRU MEMBRUL DE FAMILIE AL UNUI CETĂȚEAN AL CONFEDERAȚIEI ELVEȚIENE (Residence card for a family member of a citizen of the Swiss Confederation)

This card-type document (printed on one side) is issued to family members of citizens of the Swiss Confederation with a right of residence in Romania for more than 3 months.

This residence card is valid for up to 5 years from the date of issue, but not exceeding the period of residence of the Swiss Confederation citizen to whom the holder is related.

4. CARTE DE REZIDENȚĂ PERMANENTĂ (Permanent Residence Card)

This card-type document (printed on one side) is issued to citizens of Member States of the European Union or the European Economic Area and to citizens of the Swiss Confederation with a right of permanent residence in Romania.

It is valid for a period of 10 years, except for those issued to persons aged up to 14 years, in which case it is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

5. CARTE DE REZIDENȚĂ PERMANENTĂ PENTRU MEMBRUL DE FAMILIE AL UNUI CETĂȚEAN AL UNIUNII (Permanent residence card for family member of an EU citizen)

This card-type document (printed on one side) is issued to foreigners who are family members of citizens of Member States of the European Union or the European Economic Area with a right of permanent residence in Romania.

It is valid for a period of 10 years, except for those issued to persons aged up to 14 years, in which case it is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

6. CARTE DE REZIDENȚĂ PERMANENTĂ PENTRU MEMBRUL DE FAMILIE AL UNUI CETĂȚEAN AL CONFEDERAȚIEI ELVEȚIENE (Permanent residence card for a family member of a citizen of the Swiss Confederation)

This card-type document (printed on one side) is issued to foreigners who are family members of citizens of the Swiss Confederation with a right of permanent residence in Romania.

It is valid for a period of 10 years, except for those issued to persons aged up to 14 years, in which case it is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

List of previous publications

(1) See the list of previous publications at the end of this update.

(2) OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1.