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 categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Moldova — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.5 visas
- Work visasComing to Moldova to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Moldova — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Moldova.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Moldova as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Moldova long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Moldovan visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
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.
