Embassy
Embassy of the United States, Chișinău
Chișinău
103 Strada Mateevici
Moldova visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens do not need a visa for Moldova. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
MDA
Moldova
No visa needed
People from listed countries can visit without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for American citizens in Moldova
- 90 days within any 180-day period.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Moldova.
Ways into Moldova
Visit without a visa if you qualify, or apply before travel.
Visa not required For your passportVisa-free passport entryPeople from listed countries can visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your country is on the visa-free list.
- Show your travel document and visit proof at the border.
Documents required
- Accepted travel document
- Proof of your visit
- Enough money for travel
- Passport valid 3 months
- 2 blank pages
- Stay no more than 90 days in any 180 days.
- The Dominican Republic appears on conflicting lists; check before travel.
eVisaShort-stay eVisa CApply online for a visa for tourism, business, visits or other allowed short trips.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Confirm fee: 40 or 60 EUR
- Processing
- 20 days
How to apply
- Register on the official portal and save your reference number.
- Complete the form before the emailed deadline.
- Upload your visit documents and pay the fee.
- Submit and check your application status.
- Print the approved visa sent by email.
Documents required
- Passport copy
- Recent photo
- Trip plan and stay details
- Official invitation, if needed
- Proof of your visit's purpose
- Money proof, as required
- Travel medical insurance
- 2 blank pages
- Usually decided within 10 days; may take 20. Stay only 90 per 180 days.
- Carry your printed visa, passport, visit proof, insurance and any required invitation.
Visa on arrivalEmergency border visaBorder Police may grant a visa for a proven emergency or other exceptional case.
- Stay
- 15 days
How to apply
- Explain why you could not get a visa before travel.
- Show Border Police proof of your exceptional case.
- Show proof you can leave Moldova.
- Wait for the Border Police decision.
Documents required
- Travel document
- Emergency or urgent event proof
- Return or onward travel proof
- Maximum stay is 15 days, or 5 days for transit; shorter stays are possible.
- Approval is not certain; this route is not for normal planned holidays.
Visa requiredTourist visa C/TThis visa is for tourists who need a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Confirm: 40 or 60 EUR; extras possible
How to apply
- Prepare your form and travel documents.
- Get an official invitation if needed.
- Confirm the fee with your Moldovan embassy.
- Submit your application and pay.
Documents required
- Passport
- Form and 35 × 45 mm photo
- Official invitation, if needed
- Accepted foreign document, if replacing invitation
- Stay booking or accepted host support
- Return booking or driving documents
- Recent bank statement or accepted support
- Travel medical insurance: 30000 EUR cover
- 2 blank pages
- Hotel booking
- Stay within visa dates and 90 days in any 180 days.
- An official invitation can replace stay proof; children need extra documents.
Sources (20)Last updated 11 November 2026
- General Inspectorate for Migration: immigration and entry requirements
- Border Police: conditions for foreign travellers
- Border Police: frequently asked questions
- Foreign Ministry: visa requirements, exemptions, airport transit and invitations
- Foreign Ministry: visa classes and supporting documents
- Foreign Ministry: Romanian visa types, stay limits and requirements
- Official e-visa portal: English guidance
- Official e-visa portal: Romanian guidance
- Official e-visa application guide
- Official e-visa portal: visa fee table
- Official e-visa portal: visa types and validity
- Moldovan Embassy in the United States: applications and processing; indexed official content read, direct access returned 403
- Moldovan Embassy in the United Kingdom: visa guidance; indexed official content read, direct access required browser verification
- Moldovan Embassy in India: general visa information; indexed official content read, direct access returned 403
- Moldovan Embassy in India: short-stay requirements; indexed official content read, direct access returned 403
- Moldovan Consulate in Istanbul: visa channels and mission-specific additional fees; indexed official content read
- Official legislation: exceptional border visas; indexed legal text read
- Border Police: exceptional border-visa situations
- Invest Moldova: digital nomad temporary residence
- General Inspectorate for Migration: introduction of digital nomad residence
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs C FAdapter needed
- MoneyMDL L
- Time+14h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageRomanian
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Moldova trip
- Soroca fortressA fortress listed among Moldova's sights.
- Mileștii MiciA listed sight with a wine fountain.
- MonasteriesMoldova is known for its monasteries, and tours leave from Chișinău.
Scams to watch for in Moldova
- Online romance scamsSomeone uses an online romantic connection to draw you into a financial scam. Visitors travelling to meet someone they first contacted online should take extra care.
- Taxi driver leaves the meter offA driver may 'forget' to turn on the meter. Without a running meter, you lose the clear basis for checking the fare.
- Online business and financial scamsA business contact or financial offer can be used to scam a visitor, especially when first contact happened online. No specific payment method or detailed scheme is described.
About Moldova
Moldova is a landlocked republic between Romania and Ukraine, on the Prut and Dniester rivers.
- Capital
- Chișinău
- Money
- Moldovan leu (L)
- Languages
- Romanian
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +373
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Questions
Are there special rules for American citizens visiting Moldova?
Do American citizens need to register with the police in Moldova?
If entering Moldova through Transnistria, visitors should register their arrival with Moldovan authorities within three days.
Do american citizens need a visa for Moldova?
American citizens do not need a visa for Moldova. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can american citizens stay in Moldova?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do moldovan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Moldovan citizens need a visa for the United States, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Moldova?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Brazil, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Moldova are easier for american citizens?
Ukraine, Albania, Andorra, Austria Belgium, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Moldova?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Moldova?
Moldovan leu (L). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Moldova?
Romanian.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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