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Moldova tourist visa

A tourist visa allows tourism and visits to relatives or friends. Eligible travellers can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Ways to get a Moldova tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories, plus stateless people and refugees residing in those places, can enter without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

    Passports that qualify (102)

  2. Visa-free entry with a foreign visa or residence permit

    No visa needed

    Holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen Area member state, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States may qualify. Nationality exclusions apply.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

  3. e-Visa (online visa)

    eVisa

    Travellers who are not eligible for visa-free entry can apply for an e-Visa. Citizens of Taiwan are refused entry and transit.

    Processing
    Up to 20 days.
    1. Check whether you must provide an invitation letter.
    2. Apply for an e-Visa and provide the invitation letter if required.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry must obtain a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and territories, and stateless people and refugees residing there, can enter without a visa. Some holders of foreign visas or residence permits also qualify.

What to bring

  • A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay.
  • Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Turkey may use a machine-readable national identity card instead of a passport. This includes the Irish passport card.

Good to know

  • A tourist visa allows only tourism and visits to relatives or friends.
  • Tourist visa holders must not carry out business or work activities in Moldova.
  • Visa-free visitors must stay within the limit of 90 days in any 180-day period.
  • The tourist visa stay length, fee and application steps are not specified.
  • Moldova does not recognise passports issued by Abkhazia, Northern Cyprus, the Sahrawi Republic, Somaliland, South Ossetia or Transnistria.
  • Citizens of Taiwan are refused entry and transit.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Moldova?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry must obtain a visa. Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and territories, and stateless people and refugees residing there, can enter without a visa. Some holders of foreign visas or residence permits also qualify.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Moldova?

There are 3 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a foreign visa or residence permit (no visa at all); e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa).

Who can go to Moldova without a tourist visa?

Citizens of the listed countries and territories, plus stateless people and refugees residing in those places, can enter without a visa. Holders of a valid visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen Area member state, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States may qualify. Nationality exclusions apply.

Can I apply online for Moldova?

Yes: e-Visa (online visa). Travellers who are not eligible for visa-free entry can apply for an e-Visa. Citizens of Taiwan are refused entry and transit.

How long can I stay on a Moldova tourist visa?

Visa-free visits: up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

What documents do I need for a Moldova tourist visa?

A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay.; Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and Turkey may use a machine-readable national identity card instead of a passport. This includes the Irish passport card..

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

A tourist visa allows only tourism and visits to relatives or friends. Tourist visa holders must not carry out business or work activities in Moldova. Visa-free visitors must stay within the limit of 90 days in any 180-day period.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist visa rules?

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

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