How to Apply for a Moldova Visa

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This guide explains how to apply for a Moldova visa step by step, including where to apply, documents to prepare, fees, appointments, and decision timelines. For an overview of all routes, see the Moldova Visa Overview. Use this page together with the documents checklist and proof of funds.

Before You Apply

Confirm your eligibility and prepare evidence that matches your travel purpose (tourism, business, family, study, or transit). Check category rules at eligibility requirements.

• Valid passport with sufficient remaining validity and blank pages
• Completed visa application (online or paper, as applicable)
• Accommodation details (hotel booking, rental, or host invitation)
• Return/onward travel reservation
• Financial evidence covering the trip (see proof of funds)
• Purpose documents (invitations, conference confirmations, enrolment letters)
• Travel insurance where required

If you will apply online, review the Moldova eVisa application. If you must apply in person, identify the correct location via visa application centres.

Where to Apply (Channels)

Your channel depends on nationality, visa type, and local availability.

• eVisa (online): Complete the application, upload documents, and pay online.
• Embassy/Consulate: Submit your file directly to a Moldovan mission abroad.
• Authorised VAC: Lodge documents and biometrics at an approved visa application centre.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Follow these steps to minimise delays and rechecks.

1. Choose the correct visa type (visitor, business, family, student, transit).
2. Complete the form accurately with details matching your passport.
3. Gather supporting documents using the documents checklist.
4. Pay the fee in the accepted method for your channel; see visa fees.
5. Book an appointment if required for biometrics or in-person submission; see visa appointments.
6. Attend on time with your passport, application, and originals/copies.
7. Keep your receipt/tracking and monitor your case.

Biometrics & Appointments

Some applicants must attend in person to provide fingerprints and a photograph, or to verify documents. Bring appointment confirmation, passport, and full supporting evidence. Location guidance is available at visa application centres.

Processing Times & Decisions

Decision times vary by season, category, and completeness of your file. Typical short-stay applications are decided within standard ranges when documentation is complete. Check current expectations at processing times.

• Processing may be longer during peak travel seasons
• Missing or inconsistent documents can trigger additional checks
• Priority services may be available in some locations (additional fees apply)

After You Apply: Tracking & Outcomes

Track your application using the reference provided by the embassy/consulate, VAC, or eVisa portal. Monitor your email (including spam folders) for requests for further information.

• Approval: Check visa details (validity, entries, conditions) and carry supporting documents when travelling.
• Refusal: Review reasons carefully and address them before reapplying; see refusals & reapplication.
• Change of plans: If you need more time for the same purpose, consider options under extend a Moldova visa.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Prevent avoidable delays by checking these issues before submission.

• Data mismatches between the form, passport, and bookings
• Unclear travel purpose (missing invitations/itinerary)
• Insufficient or unverifiable financial evidence
• Incomplete statement periods or illegible scans
• Late or missed appointments

For purpose-specific rules and evidence, see business, family, student, and transit pages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to apply in person?
Not always. Eligible applicants may use the eVisa route. Others must submit via a mission or VAC depending on nationality and visa type.

Can I book travel before I get a decision?
Flexible or refundable bookings are recommended. Decisions are not guaranteed and timelines can vary.

Is the visa fee refundable if refused?
Generally no. Fees are charged for processing. See visa fees for details.

About This Page

Author: Visa Applications Editorial Team
Reviewed by: Michael Gibbons, Regulated Immigration Advisor.
Last Updated: 20 Feb 2026