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Over 3,000 foreign workers are employed in Alba County, primarily from Nepal, Sri Lanka, and India, mainly in construction, agriculture, and HoReCa sectors. They have integrated into the community, holding residence permits and working alongside Romanian workers. In 2026, 1,437 residence permits were issued, with 1,419 work approvals granted. Some foreigners were found to be illegally residing, but many can regularize their status under a recent emergency ordinance. During the same period, 22 residence cards were issued to foreign nationals.