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Moldova work visa

People who want to live and work in Moldova must apply for a temporary residence visa. Employment applicants need a job offer and must meet qualification, financial, police and medical requirements.

Ways to get a Moldova work visa

  1. Temporary residence visa for employment

    Other permit

    Applicants with a job offer from a Moldovan company, a government department or a foreign company based in Moldova who meet the employment visa requirements.

    1. Secure an eligible job offer and an employment contract in Moldova.
    2. Gather evidence of qualifications or work experience, enough money to live on, a clear criminal record and a satisfactory medical examination.
    3. Have all official documents translated into Romanian.
    4. Apply for the temporary residence visa.

Who needs it

Anyone who wants to live and work in Moldova must apply for a temporary residence visa.

How to apply

  1. Secure a job offer from a Moldovan company, a government department or a foreign company based in Moldova.
  2. Gather your employment contract, qualification or work experience evidence, financial proof, police confirmation and medical examination results.
  3. Have all official documents translated into Romanian.
  4. Apply for a temporary residence visa for employment.

What to bring

  • A job offer from an eligible employer.
  • A secured employment contract in Moldova.
  • Evidence of suitable educational qualifications or work experience.
  • Proof that you have enough money to support yourself in Moldova.
  • Police confirmation that you have no criminal record.
  • A satisfactory medical examination.
  • Romanian translations of all official documents.

Good to know

  • You must meet the employment visa approval requirements.
  • All official documents must be translated into Romanian.
  • The stay length, fee, processing time and place to apply are not specified.
  • A tourist visa does not allow work.

Questions

Do I need a work visa for Moldova?

Anyone who wants to live and work in Moldova must apply for a temporary residence visa.

What documents do I need for a Moldova work visa?

A job offer from an eligible employer.; A secured employment contract in Moldova.; Evidence of suitable educational qualifications or work experience.; Proof that you have enough money to support yourself in Moldova.; Police confirmation that you have no criminal record.; A satisfactory medical examination..

How do I apply for a Moldova work visa?

1. 1. Secure a job offer from a Moldovan company, a government department or a foreign company based in Moldova. 2. 2. Gather your employment contract, qualification or work experience evidence, financial proof, police confirmation and medical examination results. 3. 3. Have all official documents translated into Romanian. 4. 4. Apply for a temporary residence visa for employment.

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

You must meet the employment visa approval requirements. All official documents must be translated into Romanian.

Does my passport change whether I need a work 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 work 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 work 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 work 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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