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.).