TYPE of VISAS
The Moldovan consular authorities issue the following types of visas, depending on the purposes thereof:
• Diplomatic
• Service
• Simple
• Tourist
• Transit
The visa can be issued for a single travel (entry), for two travels or for multiple travels. The visa cannot be issued for a group of persons, it can be applied only for each applicant individually.
The citizens of the candidate states to join the European Union (Croatia, Turkey) do not need invitations to obtain a Moldovan visa for a period of stay of up to 90 days. The consular officer who issues the visas may require, except those indicated below, the presentation of other documents.
Categories of third country nationals that do not need a visa to entry in Moldova:
Citizens of the states that signed bilateral or multilateral agreements with Moldova on mutual waiver of the visa regime;
The members of the diplomatic missions accredited in Moldova as well as their members of the family who reside with them and posses accreditation documents issued by the MFA EI, for the period of the mission;
Holders of UN Passports.
VISA EXEMPTIONS
The nationals of the following states DO NOT need visa for the entry on the territory of the Republic of Moldova for the period up to 90 days:
1. The nationals of European Union countries (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary,Romania, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden).
2. The nationals of Canada, Iceland Republic, Japan, Norway, Andorra, State of Israel, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Swiss Confederation, USA and the Holy See.
3. The nationals of CIS (Community of Independent States): Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
4. The holders of the diplomatic passports, citizens of the following states:
o the candidate states to join the European Union (Croatia, Turkey);
o the People's Republic of China, Iran, Turkmenistan, Vietnam.
5. The holders of the UN “Laissez-Passer” passports issued by the UN and its specialized agencies.
6. The holders of the service passports, citizens of the following states: Albania, China, Croatia, Iran, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Vietnam.
7. The staff of the diplomatic and consular missions accredited to the Republic of Moldova and the family members thereof, the staff of the permanent missions and the representative offices of the international organizations situated in the Republic of Moldova and the family members thereof, foreign mass-media representatives accredited to the Republic of Moldova and that hold the accreditation cards issued by the MFA, are entitled to enter and leave the territory of the Republic of Moldova without holding a visa during the whole period of the mission.
The foreign citizens who are not indicated above can enter the territory of the Republic of Moldova only on a basis of a valid visa.
The diplomatic visas are issued to foreign citizens (except those who do not need visa) who enjoy diplomatic privileges and other privileges or special immunities, who visit the Republic of Moldova for official purposes.
The necessary documents:
• the passport / travel document (valid for at least six months after the date of expiry of the requested visa);
• the latest photograph (35x45mm, 1.5''x2.0'');
• the filled in and signed Visa Application form;
• the official invitation or the notice concerning the appointment or delegation issued by the Ministry of foreign affairs, the diplomatic or consular mission of the respective state or of an international organization, President‘s office, Parliament and Government of the Republic of Moldova.
The service visas are issued to the state officials, business people or students who travel for business or study purposes, being invited by the companies, institutions or organizations from the Republic of Moldova.
The necessary documents:
• the passport / travel document (valid for at least six months after the date of expiry of the requested visa);
• the latest photograph (35x45mm, 1.5''x2.0'') ;
• the filled in and signed Visa Application form;
• the invitation, presented in original and issued by the Migration Service or the letter of the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration in case of request of the foreign diplomatic and consular missions accredited to the Republic of Moldova, of the international organization‘s offices, President‘s office, Parliament and Government of the Republic of Moldova.
The simple visas are issued to the foreign citizens who visit friends, relatives or acquaintances from the Republic of Moldova, on the basis of their invitation, prepared in the established manner.
The necessary documents:
• the passport / travel document (valid for at least six months after the date of the expiry of the requested visa);
• the latest photograph (35x45mm, 1.5''x2.0'');
• the filled in and signed Visa Application form;
• the invitation, presented in original and prepared in the established manner, issued by the Department of Migration.
The tourist visas are issued to the foreign citizens who travel for tourist purposes in the Republic of Moldova. The tourist visa can be issued only for a month, with one or two entries.
The necessary documents:
• the passport / travel document (valid for at least six months after the date of expiry of the requested visa);
• the latest photograph (35x45mm, 1.5''x2.0'') ;
• the filled in and signed Visa Application form;
• for Non-EU citizens - the invitation, issued by the Department of Migration / the tourist voucher issued by a tourist agency from the Republic of Moldova.
The transit visas are issued to the foreign citizens who pass the territory of the Republic of Moldova on their way to another state. The simple transit visa offers to its holder the right for a single passage over the territory of the Republic of Moldova, during a month, with a stay of maximum 48 hours. The double transit visa offers the right for two passages over the territory of the Republic of Moldova (tour-retour), during a month, with a stay of maximum 48 hours for each time. Multiple transit visas are not provided.
The necessary documents:
• the passport / travel document (valid for at least six months after the date of expiry of the requested visa);
• the latest photograph (35x45mm, 1.5''x2.0'');
• the filled in and signed Visa Application form;
• the entry visa for a certain state, or any other document that offers the right to enter the territory of a neighboring state.
• the train, airplane or vehicle ticket that confirms the transit of the territory of the Republic of Moldova.
The validity of the visa, number of entries and period of stay
The validity of any visa cannot exceed a year. The length of the stay on the territory of the Republic of Moldova on the basis of a visa cannot exceed 90 days.
A foreign citizen who holds a visa for a single travel may enter one time the territory of the Republic of Moldova, may stay in the country during the period indicated in the visa and then leave the Republic of Moldova.
A foreign citizen who holds a visa for a double travel may enter twice the territory of the Republic of Moldova, may stay in the country every time during the period indicated in the visa and then leave the Republic of Moldova.
A foreign citizen who holds a visa for multiple travels may enter the country more times during the period of visa validity, may stay in the country every time not more than 90 days and then leave the Republic of Moldova.
If a visa is not used during its validity, it cannot be extended. In such cases the consular fees are not refunded and a new visa shall be obtained.
VISA FEE
The consular fee for a visa depends on the length of its issuance, the purpose of the travel and the category of the passport and is applied in accordance with the Ordnance of the Government of the Republic Moldova No.1 from 26th of September 2000 on the establishment of the quantum of the consular fees.
Consular processing fee in proper payment - the SEK equivalent of the respective US$ amount should be transferred to the account of the Embassy of Moldova. The recipe should be included together with the visa application as a confirmation of the money transfer. In case when the transfer is made directly from the applicant’s account through Internet, the visa issuing is postponed until the money reach the Embassy account.
The Embassy does not accept personal checks or cash.
For payments made from Sweden
Bank: SEB (Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB)
Account No.: 5277 1011417 or Bankgiro 5727-3252
Beneficiary: Moldova's Embassy
Payment destination: Visa consular fee.
For payments made from Finland or Norway
Bank: SEB (Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB)
IBAN: SE82 5000 0000 0527 7101 1417
SWIFT: ESSESESS
Beneficiary: Moldova's Embassy
Payment destination: Visa consular fee.
Our regular processing takes 5 business days. One business day rush processing requires an additional fee of 50% of the visa fee.
Fee for service, simple and tourist visa
Number of trips and period of stay Visa fee in US Dollars
One trip for up to one month period 40
Two trips for up to one month period 50
Multiple trips for up to one month period 70
Multiple trips for up to two month period 100
Multiple trips for up to three months period 120
Multiple travels for up to six months period (with a stay no longer than 90 days) 160
Multiple travels for up to twelve months period (with a stay no longer than 90 days) 200
Extension of visa up to one month 20
Fee for transit visa
Type of transit visa Visa fee in US Dollars
Simple transit 20
Double transit (return trip) 40
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