Work visas
Moldovan Work Residence Permit (Long-Stay Type D – Employment)
For foreign nationals coming to work in Moldova, who enter on a long-stay type D visa and then obtain a temporary residence permit for employment purposes.
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Minimum salary/average-wage thresholds, permit validity length and processing times are not confirmed here on an official page and must be verified 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 work purposes (type D long-stay visa where a visa is required)
- Route type
- Work / employment residence
- Sponsor
- Moldovan employer with an employment contract
- Issuing authority
- General Inspectorate for Migration (residence permit); national employment authority (work authorisation)
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer and employment contract from a Moldovan employer
- Workers whose employer sponsors their work authorisation and residence
Requirements
- Valid passport and, if required, a long-stay (type D) visa
- Employment contract with a Moldovan employer
- Employer company documents and, where required, work authorisation
- Medical certificate including HIV/AIDS test result (as stated by MFA)
- Criminal-record certificate from country of origin, translated and legalised
- Proof of accommodation in Moldova
How to apply
- Employer arranges work authorisation via the national employment authority
- Obtain a type D visa at a Moldovan mission if a visa is required
- Apply for the temporary residence permit at the General Inspectorate for Migration
- Apply to extend before the current permit expires
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.