Moldova visa requirements for Gabonese citizens
Gabonese citizens need a visa for Moldova, from its embassy or consulate.
GAB
Gabon
MDA
Moldova
Visa needed
This visa is for tourists who need a visa.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- Confirm: 40 or 60 EUR; extras possible
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
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Do you already have any of these?
Some countries make entry easier if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from another country.
What to do
Find Moldova's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Moldova
Visit without a visa if you qualify, or apply before travel.
Visa not required For your passportForeign visa exemptionSome nationalities can enter using an accepted foreign visa or residence permit.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your country has the [2] mark.
- Check your foreign document's country, type and expiry date.
- Carry that document with your passport.
Documents required
- Passport
- Unexpired foreign visa or residence permit
- 2 blank pages
- Accepted countries: EU, Schengen, UK, US and Canada; transit visas do not count.
- Stay within document dates and 90 days per 180 days; Dominican Republic status needs checking.
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
Coming from Gabon
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneyMDL L
- Time+1h
- 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
Do gabonese citizens need a visa for Moldova?
Gabonese citizens need a visa for Moldova, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Moldova visa?
At Moldova's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Is it easier to visit Moldova if I already have a US, UK or Schengen visa?
With a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen, the rule becomes "no visa needed".
Do moldovan citizens need a visa for Gabon?
Moldovan citizens need an eVisa for Gabon. Apply on the official website.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Moldova?
Mauritius and Seychelles can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Moldova are easier for gabonese citizens?
Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bermuda Cameroon, and 3 more let gabonese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Moldova?
Find Moldova's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
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 Gabon passport?
It ranks #75 and reaches 57 destinations without applying ahead.
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