Visa Regime

There are two methods of entry visa processing:

(I) In the Republic of Moldova - the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as at Consular Sections at the points of state border crossing (Chisinau airport, Sculeni, Leuseni, Cahul, and others) for people, who live in the countries where the Republic of Moldova does not have diplomatic or consular missions.
(II) In the country of residence - by the diplomatic and consular missions for people who live in the countries, where the Republic of Moldova has diplomatic or consular missions.

The citizens of the European Union, USA, Canada, Norway and Israel can receive visas on their arrival in Chisinau, in the airport consular department, or in Moldova Consulates of their countries of residence.

In order to obtain the visas the citizens of other countries should apply only to the Moldova Consular Departments in their countries of residence.

1. A valid, signed passport (no copies), with visas pages available. The passport must be valid for at least 2 months after the expected departure from Moldova.
2. One filled out visa application form (printed or written in block letters). Fax paper forms are not accepted.
3. One passport-size photo.
4. Consular processing fee in proper payment (money order or company check made out to the Embassy of Moldova). Children under 16 years old get visa free of charge. Moldavian-born individuals residing abroad are eligible for a 50% discount of the visa fee. Note: The Embassy does not accept personal checks or cash.
5. A letter of invitation from a private person or an organization is required for a 6 and 12 months visa. The invitation letter on behalf of an organization has to be authorized by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova before being submitted to the Embassy.
6. A pre-paid, self-addressed envelope is required. In order to avoid papers loss it is not recommended sending them by regular mail. Note: The Embassy does not bear responsibility for delays or losses beyond its control in the mail or any other courier services. FedEx is NOT accepted.

IMPORTANT: All foreign citizens staying in Moldova for three days or longer are required to register with local authorities at the Office of Visas and Registration. The place of registration (usually, a district police station) depends on where a visitor is staying in Moldova.