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Moldova visas

Whether you need a visa for the Republic of Moldova depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay: many nationalities may enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, while others need a short-stay (type C), transit or long-stay (type D) visa, and anyone staying beyond 90 days needs a residence permit. Short-stay and transit visas can be applied for through the official e-Visa portal (evisa.gov.md), while long-stay visas are handled by Moldovan diplomatic missions abroad. Immigration and residence matters are administered by the General Inspectorate for Migration under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with visa policy set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration.

Moldovan visa application at a glance

From start to finish in five simple steps.

  1. 01Choose the right visa
  2. 02Check eligibility & documents
  3. 03Apply online
  4. 04Provide biometrics
  5. 05Wait for a decision
See the full application process

Moldova — key facts

Visa authority
General Inspectorate for Migration (Inspectoratul General pentru Migrație), Ministry of Internal Affairs
Application
Online (in most cases)
Biometrics
Usually required
Currency
Moldovan leu (MDL)
Time zone
Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2; EEST/UTC+3 in summer)

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.