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Thousands of foreign workers in Romania face bureaucratic hurdles preventing them from applying for residency extensions, leading to significant financial losses. The WorkinRomania.gov.ro platform has been unavailable since August 8, 2026, causing delays in processing applications. The estimated losses could reach 94.5 million lei by the end of the year if the situation persists. The Patronatul Importatorilor de Forță de Muncă (P.I.F.M.) highlights that 3,666 foreign citizens have already registered but cannot proceed due to the platform's issues. They propose temporary measures to address the situation and urge government intervention.