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Visa Types

Visa Types & Categories to Apply for Moldova

Moldova allows aliens from some countries to visit Moldova for tourism or business purposes without holding a Moldovan visa, often based on bilateral agreements. However, aliens from other countries are required to obtain a visa from the embassy of their residence country or online eVisa.

There are the following types of visas granted by the Republic of Moldova:

  • The Airport Transit Visa (type A)
  • The Transit Visa (type B) 
  • The Short-stay Visa (type C)
  • The Long-stay Visa (type D)

Moldova Short-Stay Visa (type C)

Moldova Short-Stay Visa (type C)

Moldova short-stay visa is designed for foreigners to enter the territory of Moldova for a certain period, for an uninterrupted stay or several stays, whose duration should not exceed 90 days within any period of 180 days.

Moldova Short-stay visa can be granted for the following reasons:

  • Official mission
  • Tourism
  • Business
  • Private visit
  • Transportation
  • Participation in sports activities
  • Cultural, scientific or academic events.

 

Moldova Short-stay visa cost

Moldova Short-stay visa fee is 40 EUR. 

 

 

Moldova Official Visa

Moldova Official visa is issued to third-country citizens (and to their family members) traveling to the Republic of Moldova for reasons related to their political, administrative, or public positions in the governments and public administrations of the country of origin or international organizations.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Official Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
  • The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. A Verbal Note or an Official Letter

  • It should be addressed to the diplomatic mission or consulate of the Republic of Moldova or to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova where the visa application is to be submitted, on behalf of the government or of any other authority in the state of residence, or on behalf of an international organization, attesting the official status of the visa applicant and the official purpose of the trip.

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Official Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Official visa is 5-25 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Official Visa Fee

Moldova Official visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Official Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Official visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Moldova Tourist Visa

Moldova Tourist visa is designed for third-country citizens intending to travel to the Republic of Moldova for tourism.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Tourist Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed.
  • The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons, is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply to, you must submit a residence permit card, and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Proof of Accommodation

7. The Touristic Itinerary

8. Invitation Issued by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum

  • Or, the resident’s permit or valid Visa issued by a member state of the European Union or of States Parties to the Schengen Agreement (except Transit Visa)

9. Flight Reservation

  • Reservation for return flight or supporting documents for other means of travel with itinerary (vehicle registration, driving license, car insurance/green card, bus ticket, etc.)

10. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

11. Proof of the Existence of Means of Support During the Stay in Moldova

  • At least 30 EUR per day, but not less than 300 EUR for a stay shorter than 10 days (cash, travel checks, credit card, etc.)
  • Or, if applicable, the commitment of maintenance and accommodation filled and signed by a person from the Republic of Moldova.

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Tourist Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Tourist visa is 5-25 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Tourist Visa Fee

Moldova Tourist visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Tourist Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Tourist visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Moldova Private Visit Visa

Moldova Private Visit visa is issued to third-country citizens who travel to Moldova for private visits to Moldovan citizens or to foreigners holding a valid Moldovan residence permit.


Required Documents for Moldova Private Visit Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
  • The photograph of a person, who, for religious or medical reasons, is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply to, you must submit a residence permit card, and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Proof of Accommodation

  • Reservation at a tourist accommodation unit classified in accordance with the law or
  • Proof of ownership or rent of a house on behalf of the applicant
  • The commitment of maintenance and accommodation filled and signed by a person from the Republic of Moldova

7. Invitation Issued by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum 

  • Or, the resident’s permit or valid Visa issued by a member state of the European Union or of States Parties to the Schengen Agreement (except Transit Visa)

8. Flight Reservation

  • Reservation for return flight or supporting documents for other means of travel with itinerary (vehicle registration, driving license, car insurance/green card, bus ticket, etc.)

9. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • Needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

10. Proof of the Existence of Means of Support During the Stay in Moldova

  • At least 30 EUR per day, but not less than 300 EUR for a stay shorter than 10 days (cash, travel checks, credit card, etc.)
  • Or, if applicable, the commitment of maintenance and accommodation filled and signed by a person from the Republic of Moldova

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Private Visit Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Private Visit visa is 5-25 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Private Visit Visa Fee

Moldova Private Visit visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Private Visit Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Private Visit visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Moldova Business Visa

Moldova Business visa is issued to third-country citizens traveling to Moldova for:

  • Economic or commercial purposes
  • Contracts or negotiations
  • Checking the use and operation of goods acquired or sold under commercial and industrial co-operation contracts

It is also designated for third-country citizens who are or will become shareholders or stockholders of trading companies in the Republic of Moldova.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Business Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
  • The photograph of a person, who, for religious or medical reasons, is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply to, you must submit a residence permit card, and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Proof of Accommodation

7. Invitation Issued by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum

  • Or, the resident’s permit or valid Visa issued by a member state of the European Union or of States Parties to the Schengen Agreement (except Transit Visa)

8. Flight Reservation

  • Reservation for return flight or supporting documents for other means of travel with itinerary (vehicle registration, driving license, car insurance/green card, bus ticket, etc.)

9. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • Needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

10. Proof of the Existence of Means of Support During the Stay in Moldova

  • At least 30 EUR per day, but not less than 300 EUR for a stay shorter than 10 days (cash, travel checks, credit card, etc.)
  • Or, if applicable, the commitment of maintenance and accommodation filled and signed by a person from the Republic of Moldova

11. An Invitation from a Company, Nongovernmental Organization or Public Authority for Participation to Meetings, Conferences, Fairs or Congresses Related to Trade and Industry

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy

 

Processing Time for Moldova Business Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Business visa is 5-25 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Business Visa Fee

Moldova Business visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Business Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Business visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Moldova Transport Visa

Moldova Transport visa is designated for third-country nationals traveling to Moldova for short periods to carry out professional activities related to freight or passenger transportation.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Transport Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed.
  • The photograph of a person, who, for religious or medical reasons, is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply to, you must submit a residence permit card, and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Proof of Accommodation

7. Invitation Issued by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum

  • Or, the resident’s permit or valid Visa issued by a member state of the European Union or of States Parties to the Schengen Agreement (except Transit Visa)

8. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

9. Proof of the Existence of Means of Support During the Stay in Moldova

  • At least 30 EUR per day, but not less than 300 EUR for a stay shorter than 10 days (cash, travel checks, credit card, etc.)
  • Or, if applicable, the commitment of maintenance and accommodation filled and signed by a person from the Republic of Moldova

10. Documents Certifying the Applicant’s Job and the Work to be Carried Out During the Stay

11. Driving License, the Green Card, and the Registration Documents of the Vehicle

12. Certified Copy of the License Transport Company

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Transport Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Transport visa 5-25 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Transport Visa Fee

Moldova Transport visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Transport Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Transport visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Moldova Sports Visa

Moldova Sports visa is designated to third-country nationals traveling to Moldova for short periods to participate in sports contests.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Sports Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
  • The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply to, you must submit a residence permit card, and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Proof of Accommodation

7. Invitation Issued by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum

  • Or, the resident’s permit or valid Visa issued by a member state of the European Union or of States Parties to the Schengen Agreement (except Transit Visa)

8. Flight Reservation

  • A round-trip ticket valid to the place of destination

9. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • It needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

10. Proof of the Existence of Means of Support During the Stay in Moldova

  • At least 30 EUR per day, but not less than 300 EUR for a stay shorter than 10 days (cash, travel checks, credit card, etc.)
  • Or, if applicable, the commitment of maintenance and accommodation filled and signed by a person from the Republic of Moldova

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Sports Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Sports visa is 5-25 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Sports Visa Fee

Moldova Sports visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Sports Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Sports visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Moldova Cultural, Scientific or Academic Events Visa

Moldova Cultural, Scientific, or Academic Events visa is designated for third-country national traveling to Moldova subject to justify their presence on the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Cultural, Scientific or Academic Events Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
  • The photograph of a person, who, for religious or medical reasons, is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply to, you must submit a residence permit card, and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Proof of Accommodation

7. Invitation Issued by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum

  • Or, the resident’s permit or valid Visa issued by a member state of the European Union or of States Parties to the Schengen Agreement (except Transit Visa)

8. Flight Reservation

  • Reservation for return flight or supporting documents for other means of travel with itinerary (vehicle registration, driving license, car insurance/green card, bus ticket, etc.)

9. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • It needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

10. Proof of the Existence of Means of Support During the Stay in Moldova

  • At least 30 EUR per day, but not less than 300 EUR for a stay shorter than 10 days (cash, travel checks, credit card, etc.)
  • Or, if applicable, the commitment of maintenance and accommodation filled and signed by a person from the Republic of Moldova

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Cultural Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Cultural visa is 5-25 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Cultural Visa Fee

Moldova Cultural visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Cultural Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Cultural visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

Moldova Transit Visa

Moldova Transit Visa

You can check all the requirements, processing details, and differences between Moldova Transit visas below.

 

 

Moldova Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Moldova Airport Transit visa is designed for foreigners to access and wait in the international airport transit area in the Republic of Moldova until boarding the plane to the country of destination.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Airport Transit (Type A) Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3, Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
  • The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Approval (Visa) to Enter the Territory of a Third Country

  • Except for foreigners who do not need a visa for that state

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Airport Transit (Type A) Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Airport Transit (Type A) visa is 5-25 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Airport Transit (Type A) Visa Fee

Moldova Airport Transit (Type A) visa fee is 20 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Airport Transit (Type A) Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Airport Transit (Type A) visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

Notes to Consider while Applying for Moldova Airport Transit Visa

The following categories of persons are exempted from the obligation to hold an Airport Transit visa:

  • Flight crew members;
  • Holders of diplomatic, service, or similar passports;
  • Citizens of the countries with which the Republic of Moldova has signed agreements to this effect;
  • Holders of residence permit or similar documents issued by member-states of the European Union and by the United States of America;
  • Holders of visa issued by a member–state of the European Union or by the United States of America.

 

 

Moldova Transit Visa (Type B)

Moldova Transit visa is designed for foreigners to access the territory of Moldova, for transit to the destination country, for a duration of at the most 5 days.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Transit (Type B) Visa
 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
  • The photograph of a person, who, for religious or medical reasons, is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply to, you must submit a residence permit card, and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Approval (Visa) to Enter the Territory of a Third State

  • If applicable, a state bordering the Republic of Moldova, which allows foreigners to continue the journey, except foreigners who move to a third country for which they do not need a visa

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Transit (Type B) Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Transit (Type B) visa is 5-25 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Transit (Type B) Visa Fee

Moldova Transit (Type B) visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Transit (Type B) Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Transit (Type B) visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

Moldova Long-Stay Visa (type D)

Moldova Long-Stay Visa (type D)

Moldova long-stay visa can be granted for the following reasons:

  • Economic activities
  • Professional activities
  • Commercial activities (such as investment)
  • Religious or humanitarian activities
  • Work
  • Study
  • Family reunification
  • Research

This type of visa grants the right to submit for a permanent resident permit following an official request addressed to the Bureau for Migration and Asylum of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova.

 

 

Moldova Entrepreneurial Activity Visa

Moldova Entrepreneurial Activity visa can be granted to third-country nationals investing in the national economy of Moldova, whose who are or intend to become stockholders or shareholders, with management or administration powers in companies that are the Republic of Moldova legal entities.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Entrepreneurial Activity Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed.
  • The photograph of a person, who, for religious or medical reasons, is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply to, you must submit a residence permit card, and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • It needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

7. Invitation Issued by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum

  • Or the resident’s permit or valid Visa issued by a member state of the European Union or of States Parties to the Schengen Agreement (except Transit Visa)

8. Proof of Investments

  • Proof of accomplishing investments in the national economy and/or quality proof of the shareholder or the person in charge of managing and administering companies in the Republic of Moldova

9. Judicial Record

  • Judicial record, translated into Romanian or English, except minors under 16 years

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Entrepreneurial Activity Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Entrepreneurial Activity visa is 10-30 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Entrepreneurial Activity Visa Fee

Moldova Entrepreneurial Activity visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Entrepreneurial Activity Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Entrepreneurial Activity visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Moldova Employment (Long-term) Visa

Moldova Employment visa can be granted to third-country nationals being employed by an employer on the territory of the Republic of Moldova. It can also be issued to third-state citizens traveling to Moldova for employment as seasonal workers, secondment employer, posted workers, sportspeople intending to work in sports clubs or teams in the Republic of Moldova base on an individual labor contract.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Employment (Long-term) Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
  • The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply to, you must submit a residence permit card, and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • It needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

7. Invitation Issued by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum

  • Or the resident’s permit or valid Visa issued by a member state of the European Union or of States Parties to the Schengen Agreement (except Transit Visa)

8. Acceptance of the National Agency for Employment of the Republic of Moldova

9. Proof of the Existence of Means of Support During the Stay in Moldova

  • At least 30 EUR per day, but not less than 300 EUR for a stay shorter than 10 days (cash, travel checks, credit card, etc.)
  • Or, if applicable, the commitment of maintenance and accommodation filled and signed by a person from the Republic of Moldova

10. Judicial Record

  • Judicial record, translated into Romanian or English

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Employment (Long-term) Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Employment (Long-term) visa is 10-30 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Employment (Long-term) Visa Fee

Moldova Employment (Long-term) visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Employment (Long-term) Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Employment (Long-term) visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Moldova Study (Long-term) Visa

Moldova Study visa can be granted to the third-country nationals entering Moldova for pre-university, university, or post-university studies, as the case may be, or for getting academic degrees in state or private education institutions accredited according to the law.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Study (Long-term) Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed.
  • The photograph of a person, who, for religious or medical reasons, is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply to, you must submit a residence permit card, and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • It needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

7. Confirmation of Approval to Studies from the Educational Institution

8. Invitation Issued by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum

  • Or the resident’s permit or valid Visa issued by a member state of the European Union or of States Parties to the Schengen Agreement (except Transit Visa)

9. For Minors:

  • Birth certificate
  • Passport of the legal representative
  • Consent of parents or guardian regarding the stay for studies in Moldova

10. Proof of Real Means Oof Payment for Studies and Maintenance in the Amount Established

  • Except for foreign scholars of the Republic of Moldova and those participating in student exchange programs

11. Judicial Record

  • Judicial record, translated into Romanian or English

12. In Case of a Foreigner’s Participation in a Student Exchange Program

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Study (Long-term) Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Study (Long-term) visa is 10-30 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Study (Long-term) Visa Fee

Moldova Study (Long-term) visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Study (Long-term) Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Study (Long-term) visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Moldova Family Reunification Visa

Moldova Family Reunification visa is granted to the third-country citizens entering Moldova for family reunification.

The Family may include:

  • Spouse
  • Minor children
  • Parent
  • Persons under tutorship or guardianship
  • A partner with whom they have common minor children in the case of the citizens of the Republic of Moldova.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Family Reunification Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed.
  • The photograph of a person, who, for religious or medical reasons, is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply to, you must submit a residence permit card, and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • It needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

7. Invitation Issued by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum

  • Or the resident’s permit or valid Visa issued by a member state of the European Union or of States Parties to the Schengen Agreement (except Transit Visa)

8. Acceptance of the Competent Authority for Foreigners on Meeting the Conditions Provided by Law on Family Reunion

  • Issued by Bureau for Migration and Asylum

9. Proof of Family Ties

  • Marriage certificate
  • Birth certificate

10. Judicial Record

  • Judicial record, translated into Romanian, except minors under 16 years

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Family Reunification Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Family Reunification visa is 10-30 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Family Reunification Visa Fee

Moldova Family Reunification visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Family Reunification Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Family Reunification visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Moldova Religious and Humanitarian Activities Visa

Moldova Religious and Humanitarian Activities visa is granted to the third-country citizens entering Moldova to implement activities for humanitarian purposes or in the area of recognized cults on the territory of the Republic of Moldova upon the request thereof.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Religious and Humanitarian Activities Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
  • The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • Needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

7. Invitation Issued by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum

  • Or the resident’s permit or valid Visa issued by a member state of the European Union or of States Parties to the Schengen Agreement (except Transit Visa)

8. Proof of Accommodations and Means of Existence

9. Copy Excerpt from the State Register of Legal Entities of the Institution or Organization that Invites the Person

10. Proof of Belonging to a Recognized Religion in Moldova or to a Humanitarian Organization, Where Appropriate, a Copy of the Voluntary Agreement or Collaboration Agreement

11. Judicial Record

  • Judicial record, translated into Romanian or English

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy

 

Processing Time for Moldova Religious and Humanitarian Activities Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Religious and Humanitarian Activities visa is 10-30 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Religious and Humanitarian Activities Visa Fee

Moldova Religious and Humanitarian Activities visa fee is 40 EUR.  The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Religious and Humanitarian Activities Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Religious and Humanitarian Activities visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Moldova Diplomatic and Service Activities Visa

Moldova Diplomatic and Service Activities visa permits third-country citizens to enter the territory of Moldova, usually for a long-term stay, if they are

  • Holders of diplomatic or service passports
  • Bound to exercise an official function as members of the staff of a foreign diplomatic mission or consulate accredited in the Republic of Moldova by their state of origin.

This type of visa is granted to holders of diplomatic or service passports or to holders of travel documents that are assimilated with diplomatic or service passports, upon the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the sending state, or of a diplomatic mission or consulate of the latter, as well as to their family members with whom they cohabit. Such visas are valid throughout the mission or under bilateral understandings to which the Republic of Moldova is a party.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Diplomatic and Service Activities Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
  • The photograph of a person, who, for religious or medical reasons, is wearing a headcover, must show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply to, you must submit a residence permit card, and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

5. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • It needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

6. Verbal Note

  • Verbal Note of foreign diplomatic missions and consular offices or international organizations and other central public authorities confirming the purpose of travel for diplomatic and service activities in Moldova.

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Diplomatic and Service Activities Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Diplomatic and Service Activities visa is 10-30 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Diplomatic and Service Activities Visa Fee

Moldova Diplomatic and Service Activities visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Diplomatic and Service Activities Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Diplomatic and Service Activities visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

Moldova Medical Treatment Visa

Moldova Medical Treatment visa is granted to the third-country citizens entering Moldova to undergo long-term medical treatment, therapy, and rehabilitation, within public or private medical institutions if they submit a letter of acceptance from the respective institutions, specifying the diagnosis and the duration of the treatment. This type of visa may also be granted to a potential companion who assists such third-country nationals, should they not be able to take care of themselves if this is expressly mentioned in the letter of acceptance.

 

Required Documents for Moldova Medical Treatment Visa

 

1. Application Form

  • Filled out and personally signed in two places by the applicant (or by the parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors)

2. Passport

  • Valid for at least three months beyond intended stay in Moldova
  • Issued within the last 10 years
  • Must contain at least 2 blank pages

3. Copy of Passport

  • Copy of all used pages of current passport
  • If applicable, of previous passports (personal information pages, pages with visas or stamps, etc.)
  • If applicable, copies of previously obtained visas for Schengen countries, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Canada

4. Photo

  • One (1) recent mat photograph
  • 34x45 in color
  • Preferably biometric and with white background
  • With neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
  • The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a headcover, must
  • Show the person's cheeks, chin, and forehead.

5. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • If you are a non-citizen in the country you apply, you must submit a residence permit card and this card must be valid 3 months after the date of leaving Moldova.

6. Travel Health Insurance

  • Must cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance, and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000
  • Needs to be valid in Moldova for the entire stay

7. Invitation Issued by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum

  • Or the resident’s permit or valid Visa issued by a member state of the European Union or of States Parties to the Schengen Agreement (except Transit Visa)

8. Proof of Means of Support and Medical Treatment

9. Proof Of Having the Capacity to Accompany a Foreigner who is Unable to Care For Himself/herself, if Requested Visa by the Companion of the Person Under Treatment

10. Judicial Record

  • Judicial record, translated into Romanian, except minors under 16 years

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Moldova Medical Treatment Visa

The average processing time for a Moldova Medical Treatment visa is 10-30 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova Medical Treatment Visa Fee

Moldova Medical Treatment visa fee is 40 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.

 

Where to Apply for Moldova Medical Treatment Visa?

You will apply for a Moldova Medical Treatment visa in Moldova visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

Moldova E-visa

Moldova eVisa is an authorization to enter Moldova issued in PDF format. Moldova eVisa grants the same right to enter Moldovan territory as an ordinary sticker-visa in the passport. Only a short stay visa type C can be obtained online. To get a type A, B, D visa, you should apply through Moldova Embassy or Consulate. All foreigners can request eVisa if their purpose for visiting Moldova is:

  • Business
  • Tourism
  • Visit of relatives/friends
  • Mission
  • Sports activities
  • Transport
  • Cultural, humanitarian, scientific activities

The General Consular Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova, in cooperation with other relevant authorities, makes visa decisions.

The examination period of Moldova electronic visa application is up to 10 calendar days from the date of application; the term may be extended if necessary, up to 20 days.

 

Required Documents to be Presented at Border Crossing Point with Moldova E-visa

 

1. A Travel Document (Passport)

2. A Copy of the Invitation, As Well As Other Supporting Documents According to the Purpose of The Visit

3. Medical Health Insurance for The Period of Stay in the Republic of Moldova

 

Processing Time for Moldova E-visa

The average processing time for a Moldova E-visa is 1-3 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Moldova E-visa Fee

Moldova E-Visa fee is 20-60 EUR. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission. When the application for eVisa is completed, you can pay through a credit or a debit card (Visa, MasterCard, etc.).

 

Where to Apply for Moldova E-visa?

You will apply for a Moldova e-visa online through this website.

 

FAQ

What is the earliest date I can apply for a visa?

You can apply for a visa at the earliest three (3) months before planned arrival to Moldova.

When entering Moldova, do I need to present any documents other than my passport and visa?

A valid visa is not a guarantee of entry to Moldova. You may have to satisfy other legal requirements.

Third-country nationals may be allowed to enter Moldova if they:

  • Possess a valid travel document which allows its holder to cross borders;
  • Possess a valid visa, if required;
  • Justify the purpose and conditions of their intended stay and have sufficient means of subsistence both during their intended stay and for return to their country of origin or transit to a third country;
  • Do not have an alert issued for them to refuse entry;
  • Are not considered to be a threat to public policy, international security, public health, or international relations.

This means that a police officer, during border control, may ask you to present both notifications and documents that justify the purpose and conditions of your stay in Moldova and the evidence that you have sufficient means of subsistence.

The sufficient means of subsistence equal to 70 EUR per day of your intended stay in Moldova. If you have a notarized letter of guarantee by a natural or legal person from Moldova, proof of the paid travel package, or a similar document, your means of subsistence should equal 30 EUR per day of your intended stay in Moldova. On the other hand, if you have a notarized letter of guarantee by a natural or legal person in Moldova showing that your guarantor assumes full responsibility for all costs related to your stay in Moldova and your departure from Moldova, you are exempt from presenting documents supporting your means of subsistence.

Can I have my Moldova visa extended?

Visa can be extended following an official request addressed to the Bureau for Migration and Asylum of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova provided that the right of stay is less than 90 days so that the duration of the total stay should not exceed 90 days during six months from the arrival in the country. The prolongation of the visa can take place for the same purpose it has been initially granted.

The short-stay visa by which a period of stay of less than 90 days has been granted may be extended by new terms so that the total duration of the stay granted does not exceed 90 calendar days during any period of 180 calendar days, which implies consideration of the last 180-day period preceding each day of stay. The extension of the visa may take place only for the same purpose for which it was granted.

The visa extension application shall be submitted to the competent authority for aliens at least three working days before the expiration of the term established in the visa.

How long does it take to get a Moldovan visa?

Standard visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy. In case the documents are not submitted as per requirements or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended to 30 or 60 days.

Can I work with a Moldova visa?

It depends on the type of visa you apply for. As a foreign national, you are not permitted to work in Moldova unless your expressly stated purpose when applying for a visa was employment.