The Ghent region employs Romanian workers in horticulture - including strawberry and asparagus farming - as well as in construction and care sectors. Seasonal and permanent Romanian residents form an important part of the East Flanders labour force. Whether you need a Romanian interpreter for OCMW Ghent procedures, UZ Ghent medical appointments, VDAB employment services or court hearings, TranslateBE provides certified professionals within 24 hours.
The Romanian community in Ghent
Romanian workers are a significant presence in the Ghent region's horticultural sector. Strawberry, asparagus and vegetable farms in the Meetjesland and Leie regions rely on Romanian seasonal workers during peak harvest periods. Many of these workers return season after season, with some having established permanent residency in Ghent or surrounding communes such as Aalter, Deinze and Nevele. Romanian workers also contribute to Ghent's construction sector, working on urban renovation projects and large-scale infrastructure developments.
The care sector employs Romanian workers as nursing assistants, care home staff and home care providers across Ghent's residential facilities. OCMW Ghent and UZ Ghent are the primary institutions through which Romanian workers access social support and medical care. VDAB supports Romanian job-seekers with Dutch language courses and professional integration programmes, helping seasonal workers transition to more stable employment in the Ghent region.
When do you need a Romanian interpreter in Ghent?
- OCMW Ghent social assistance : registration, living wage applications, housing support and social integration procedures for Romanian-speaking residents in Ghent and surrounding municipalities
- UZ Ghent medical consultations : interpreting for Romanian-speaking patients across all departments of Ghent's university hospital, including occupational medicine, obstetrics, psychiatry and emergency care
- VDAB employment services : job-seeker registration, vocational guidance interviews, Dutch language course enrolment and professional integration support for Romanian workers in the Ghent region
- Horticultural employer meetings : interpreting for seasonal Romanian workers in conversations with farm owners, agricultural cooperatives and VDAB advisors regarding seasonal contracts and working conditions
- Ghent courts : criminal hearings, civil proceedings, labour court sessions and police interviews involving Romanian-speaking defendants, witnesses or claimants
- Construction accident procedures : FEDRIS declarations, insurance assessments and safety inspectorate interviews following workplace incidents in Ghent construction projects
- Immigration Office (DVZ) procedures : EU citizen registration, residence document renewals and family reunification for Romanian nationals in the Ghent region
- Schools and CLB guidance : parent-teacher meetings, pupil care teams and orientation interviews for children from Romanian-speaking families in Ghent
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Romanian interpreter in Ghent - quote within 1h
Certified Romanian interpreters for OCMW Ghent, UZ Ghent, VDAB, horticultural employers and Ghent courts. On-site, remote and telephone interpreting available.
Available interpretation modes
- Liaison (on-site) : The interpreter attends in person at UZ Ghent, OCMW offices, VDAB or the courts and works consecutively. The preferred mode for medical consultations, court hearings and social welfare appointments requiring physical presence.
- Remote (Zoom/Teams) : Video interpreting for online Immigration Office procedures, remote VDAB guidance sessions or employer negotiations via video conference. Same professional quality, no travel costs.
- Telephone : Immediate support for urgent situations - emergency admissions at UZ Ghent, first police contacts or urgent OCMW queries - when on-site attendance cannot be arranged in time.
- Consecutive : Speaker and interpreter alternate, the interpreter rendering each passage in full. Suited to formal court hearings, labour tribunal sessions and agricultural contract negotiations.
Romanian interpreter rates in Ghent
| Service | Duration | Indicative rate |
|---|---|---|
| Liaison half day | <= 4h | €250-400 |
| Liaison full day | <= 8h | €450-700 |
| Remote (per hour) | 1h | €80-120/h |
| Telephone | 15-30 min | €40-70 |
| Travel | - | +€0.40/km |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can a Romanian interpreter assist seasonal agricultural workers in the Ghent region?
Yes. We regularly provide Romanian interpreters for seasonal workers in East Flanders horticulture, including for contract explanations with farm employers, VDAB registration, housing arrangement discussions and any workplace disputes that arise during the harvest season. On-site attendance at farms and telephone interpreting for urgent queries are both available.
Can a Romanian interpreter accompany a patient to UZ Ghent?
Yes. For medical interpreting at UZ Ghent - including specialist consultations, emergency admissions and occupational injury follow-up - we confirm interpreter availability within 1 hour. Telephone interpreting is available immediately for urgent situations where on-site attendance cannot be arranged in time.
Do you provide Romanian interpreters for VDAB appointments in Ghent?
Yes. We provide Romanian interpreters for VDAB job-seeker registration, vocational guidance interviews, Dutch language course enrolment and professional integration assessments. Our interpreters ensure that Romanian workers understand the full range of support available through Flemish employment services and can communicate their skills and experience accurately.
Are your Romanian interpreters certified for Ghent court proceedings?
Yes. Our Romanian court interpreters are registered with the National Register of Court Experts (RNEJ) or hold equivalent court interpreter recognition under Belgian law. They are trained in Belgian legal terminology and bound by professional confidentiality and impartiality obligations throughout all proceedings.
Romanian interpreter available in Ghent - express 24h
Urgent bookings for OCMW Ghent, UZ Ghent, VDAB, agricultural employers and Ghent courts. Romanian interpreters confirmed within 1 hour.