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Moldova e-visa

The e-Visa is an online visa for travellers who are not eligible for visa-free entry. Processing may take up to 20 days, and some applicants need an invitation letter.

Ways to get a Moldova e-visa

  1. e-Visa (online visa)

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    Citizens of countries outside the visa-free arrangements can apply. Citizens of Taiwan are refused entry and transit.

    Processing
    Up to 20 days.
    1. Check whether an invitation letter is required.
    2. Apply for an e-Visa and include the required invitation letter unless you qualify for an exemption.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry must obtain an e-Visa.

Who doesn't

Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need an e-Visa.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your nationality requires an invitation letter and whether you qualify for an exemption.
  2. Apply for an e-Visa, including an invitation issued by Moldova's General Inspectorate for Migration if required.

What to bring

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay.
  • An invitation issued by the General Inspectorate for Migration of Moldova's Ministry of Internal Affairs, if required.

Good to know

  • Applicants who need an invitation letter must provide it when applying online.
  • An invitation is required for citizens of African Union member states, except Cape Verde, Comoros, Gabon, Madagascar, Mauritius, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles and South Africa.
  • An invitation is also required for citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Syria, Turkmenistan, Vietnam and Yemen.
  • Anyone with a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen Area member state, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States is exempt from the invitation letter requirement, regardless of nationality.
  • An exemption from the invitation letter requirement does not always mean you qualify for visa-free entry.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Moldova?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry must obtain an e-Visa. Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need an e-Visa.

Can I apply online for Moldova?

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). Citizens of countries outside the visa-free arrangements can apply. Citizens of Taiwan are refused entry and transit.

How long does a Moldova e-visa take?

Up to 20 days.

What documents do I need for a Moldova e-visa?

A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay.; An invitation issued by the General Inspectorate for Migration of Moldova's Ministry of Internal Affairs, if required..

How do I apply for a Moldova e-visa?

1. 1. Check whether your nationality requires an invitation letter and whether you qualify for an exemption. 2. 2. Apply for an e-Visa, including an invitation issued by Moldova's General Inspectorate for Migration if required.

What rules do I have to follow on a Moldova e-visa?

Applicants who need an invitation letter must provide it when applying online.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Moldova?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Moldova visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for Moldova be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Moldova e-visa rules?

On Moldova's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my e-visa once I am in Moldova?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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