Family visas
Moldovan Family Reunification Residence Permit
Close family members of Moldovan citizens or foreign residence-permit holders can obtain a temporary residence permit to reunite and live together in Moldova.
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Permit validity length, minimum-funds thresholds and processing times are not confirmed here on an official page; verify with IGM.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Moldova government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Right of temporary residence for family reunification
- Route type
- Family residence
- Sponsor
- Moldovan citizen or foreign residence-permit holder
- Issuing authority
- General Inspectorate for Migration
Who it is for
- Spouses of a Moldovan citizen or foreign resident
- Dependent children
- Dependent parents
Requirements
- Valid passport and, if required, a long-stay (type D) visa
- Marriage or birth certificate, apostilled and translated (Romanian)
- Proof of shared accommodation adequate for the household
- Proof of sufficient funds to support the joining family member
- Medical insurance and, where required, criminal-record certificate
How to apply
- Sponsor and applicant assemble relationship and household evidence
- Obtain a type D visa at a Moldovan mission if a visa is required
- Apply for the family-reunification residence permit at the General Inspectorate for Migration
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.