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Moldova allows foreigners from some countries to visit Moldova for tourist or business purposes without obtaining a Moldovan visa, often on the basis of bilateral agreements. However, foreigners from other countries must obtain a visa at the embassy of their country of residence or an е-Visa.
You can find out if you need a visa to enter the Republic of Moldova here: http://www.mfa.gov.md/entry-visas-moldova/
Visa types
Short-term visa of Moldova (Type C)
A short-term Moldovan visa is intended for entry of foreigners into the territory of the Republic of Moldova for a certain period, continuous stay or several stays, the duration of which should not exceed 90 days during any period of 180 days.
A short-term Moldovan visa can be issued for the following reasons:
Tourism
Private visit
Participation in sports events
Required documents for obtaining a visa of Moldovan
An application form.
A passport that must be valid for at least three months after the stipulated period of stay in Moldova. The passport must also be issued within the last 10 years and contain at least two free "visa pages"
One photo
The national identity card and residence permit/visa (if your country of residence and citizenship are different). If you are not a citizen of the country in which you are applying, you must present a residence permit card, and this card must be valid for 3 months after the date of departure from Moldova
The proof of residence - booking at a tourist accommodation facility classified in accordance with the law or maintenance and accommodation obligations, completed and signed by a person located in the Republic of Moldova
Flight booking. Booking a return flight or supporting documents for other vehicles with a route (vehicle registration, driver's license, car insurance/green card, bus ticket, etc.)
Foreign health insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros.
Visa processing period
The average visa processing time is 5-25 calendar days. It depends on your country of visa application.
Where to apply for this Moldovan visa
You apply for a visa of Moldovan at Moldovan visa centers, embassies or consulates, depending on which of them accept visa applications in your country of residence. If not in your country, you need to contact the nearest embassy or Consulate at your address. You can also apply for a visa through the е-Visa website.
Additional documents
When entering Moldova, a foreigner must have:
A passport or other valid travel document;
A valid visa or other valid document granting the right to enter and stay in this territory, if required;
In case of transit through Moldova to another state — a permit to enter another state or a permit to stay in another state.
How much money do you need to have when entering Moldova?
The border guard service has the right to require a foreigner to document the availability of sufficient financial resources to cover the costs of living in Moldova and returning to the country of origin.
The amount of such funds depends on the length of the planned staying and is a minimum of 30 euros per day, but not less than 300 euros for stays of less than 10 days (cash, traveler's checks, credit card, etc.).
If you do not have the right to enter Moldova without a visa, you may need a transit visa (type A) or a transit visa (type B).
You can find out if you need a visa to enter the Republic of Moldova here: http://www.mfa.gov.md/entry-visas-moldova/
To import pets into Moldova, all animals must have:
Microchip for pets. Your pet must be chipped with a 15-digit unencrypted microchip that complies with the ISO 11784/11785 standard.
Vaccinations. Your dog or cat must have a valid rabies vaccination after chipping.
The health certificate: a licensed veterinarian must complete an EU medical certificate for Moldova 10 days before the trip. If your pet is traveling from the United States, the veterinarian must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the health certificate must be certified by the State Department of Agriculture. If you are traveling to Moldova from another country, the forms must be certified by the state body responsible for the import and export of animals.
To learn more about the rules for importing your pets, follow the link: https://www.pettravel.com/immigration/moldova.cfm
For information and advice on the customs regulations of Moldova, please visit the official website of the Customs Service of Moldova: https://customs.gov.md/en/articles/titlul-en--------------------------------
In Moldova, right-hand traffic is allowed, and there is no charge for road use.
Permissible speed:
locality - 50 km / hour
outside the locality - 80 km / hour
highway -110 km / hour
The maximum alcohol level is 0.0%.
It is forbidden to talk on the phone while driving.
Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers, and a child safety seat/booster seat is mandatory for children under 12 years of age.
Please note that when you are traveling to Moldova, your local driver's license will not be sufficient to drive legally. One of the requirements for driving in Moldova is to have an international driver's license. This is a translation of your local driver's license into 12 UN-recognized languages.
Contacts of embassies in different countries can be found at the link.
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