Moldova Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Although Moldova is not a Schengen country, it still adopts features of Schengen visa policy like the 90/180 days rule. Visitors who are from somewhere other than visa-exempt countries must get a visa from a Moldovan foreign mission or an online e-visa before they can enter Moldova. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Moldova visa at a glance
- Government fee
- Passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 24-72 hours
- Validity / stay
- Up to 90 days within a 6 months period
- Visa types
- 3
Do you need a visa for Moldova?
If you are a citizen of the countries listed below, you can enter Moldova without a visa and stay for up to 90 days within a 180-day bracket. Also, refugees and stateless persons may also enter Moldova without a visa.
Moldova visa types
- Tourist e-Visa
- Tourism, leisure, sightseeing — Up to 90 days within a 6 months period
- Business e-Visa
- Business engagements, meetings, conferences — Up to 90 days
- Transit visa
- Passing through Moldova to a third country — 24 hours or 5 days
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Moldova depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
Exempt nationalities can enter Moldova without a visa and stay for up to 90 days within a 180-day bracket. Refugees and stateless persons may also enter Moldova without a visa.
Schengen visitors are allowed to enter Moldova with their Schengen visas but they must first visit the country of their primary destination before traveling to Moldova to fulfill Schengen protocols.
Visa-required nationalities need a tourist e-Visa or business e-Visa before they can enter Moldova.
Documents required for a Moldova visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportTourist e-Visa · at least 6 months validity.
- Completed and signed e-Visa application formTourist e-Visa · Completed and signed e-Visa application form.
- Recent passport photoTourist e-Visa · Recent passport photo.
- Proof of accommodation and financial sufficiencyTourist e-Visa · Proof of accommodation and financial sufficiency.
- Proof of travel itineraryTourist e-Visa · Proof of travel itinerary.
- Valid passportBusiness e-Visa · at least 6 months validity.
- Completed and signed e-Visa application formBusiness e-Visa · Completed and signed e-Visa application form.
- Recent passport photoBusiness e-Visa · Recent passport photo.
- Business documents validating the applicationBusiness e-Visa · Business documents validating the application.
- Invitation letter from a Moldovan business partnerBusiness e-Visa · Invitation letter from a Moldovan business partner.
- Passports must be valid for an additional three months beyond the date of arrivalBusiness e-Visa · Passports must be valid for an additional three months beyond the date of arrival.
- Valid passportTransit visa · 6+ months validity.
- Confirmed onward ticket to a third countryTransit visa · Confirmed onward ticket to a third country.
- Proof of visa for final destination if requiredTransit visa · Proof of visa for final destination if required.
- Sufficient funds for the transit periodTransit visa · Sufficient funds for the transit period.
Moldova visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- Passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Up to 90 days within a 6 months period
- Official processing
- 24-72 hours
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Moldova visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check whether your nationality is exempt or needs an e-Visa. If you are from a visa-exempt country, you do not need this process.
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Moldova or the official e-Visa portal for your country. Requirements differ by country
use their list, not a generic one.
Gather your documents
see the checklist in Required documents for a Moldova visa above.
Submit your application online
fill out the e-Visa application form with accurate information and upload scanned copies of supporting documents.
Wait for processing
the processing time takes 24-72 hours before the e-visa will be delivered to your email address. Apply at least 72 hours or more before your trip.
Print your e-Visa
travel with a copy, as border control officers will request it at the entry port.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Moldova's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Moldova is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport — machine-readable or biometric national ID card issued by EU countries, Monegasque, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Turkey, or Suriname; valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
- Copy of e-Visa where applicable.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Moldova visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Moldova visa questions, answered.
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.