The number of Asian citizens in Romania is continuously increasing, one of the reasons being the shortage of skilled labor in the country. Employers are turning to recruitment agencies for candidates from outside the European Union because more and more Romanians prefer to settle in Western European countries, where the living standards are higher.

To compensate for the weak labor force in the country, more and more companies are turning to the recruitment of Asians in Romania. The most affected sectors are construction, HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Catering), tourism, agriculture, and other fields where non-European populations already have experience.

Most of the Asians coming to Romania are individuals aged between 26 and 35 years. The workers who come to Romania are interested in adapting as quickly as possible by overcoming language barriers. While some of the non-EU citizens already know conversational Romanian, over 50% of them are eager to enroll in native language courses.

Between Romania and Asian countries, there are several similarities that facilitate the integration of foreign citizens into society. For example, both cultures value the importance of community, hospitality, and the concepts of family, respect for traditions, and elders as fundamental rules. Regarding religion, Orthodox Christianity, which is predominant in Romania, also exists in some Asian countries at the community level.

Romania is one of the most receptive countries to globalization, creating an open, friendly, and favorable climate for foreigners coming from different cultural backgrounds. Additionally, Asians prefer to settle in Romania due to the affordable cost of living in this country. The economic factor is one of the advantages that Asians often emphasize when choosing between Romania and other European states.

In this country, the economy is quite stable, devoid of major fluctuations, which gives foreign citizens a greater sense of security and the prospect of settling permanently and developing professionally. Regardless of the nature of the fields of work for Asian staff, Romanian employers ensure safe working conditions for their health and optimal conditions for their professional development. Thanks to recruitment services for Asian personnel, candidates for a particular job are exempt from formalities, as the bureaucratic aspects fall under the responsibility of the recruitment agency. Furthermore, workers benefit from integration services for Asian laborers, which promise them a series of facilities designed to provide all the necessary comfort to shorten the adaptation period to the new working environment.

The arrival of Asian workers in Romania represents a bilateral advantage, both for employers who wish to cover the personnel deficit in certain sectors and for non-EU citizens who choose to settle permanently in Romanian society. For example, Romania offers residency options, numerous universities, as well as the possibility of acquiring citizenship.

Over 40% of Asian workers coming to work in Romania demonstrate skills in sectors related to construction, agriculture, logistics, hospitality, manufacturing, or transportation. These individuals are valued for their work discipline, technical skills, attention to detail, willingness to improve, physical endurance, and availability to perform multiple roles within a company. Among the mentioned sectors, the most sought-after workers come from Nepal, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, or the Philippines.

The sectors facing personnel shortages in Romania present Asian workers with the ideal opportunity to showcase their practical experience, skills, and knowledge. Romanian employers express satisfaction with the involvement of Asian workers, which is why they offer paid training or qualification courses to support their potential.

Thus, the integration of Asian workers in Romania is greatly facilitated by society itself, which provides them with safe working conditions, facilities, and options to support their professional development. Consequently, most Asians who come here in search of work request contract extensions and permanent settlement, often together with their families from their home countries.