Visa-Free & Visa-on-Arrival Entry to Moldova (2024)

Moldova maintains a liberal visa policy aligned with EU standards. Citizens of 100+ countries enter visa-free for 90/180 days. No nationality currently requires visa-on-arrival—it's either visa-free or pre-arranged e-visa/consular visa.

Visa-Free (90 days/180 days)

• EU/EEA/Schengen: All member states (ID card sufficient)
• Western Balkans: Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia
• CIS/Post-Soviet: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
• Americas: USA, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Ecuador
• Asia-Pacific: Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Israel, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Australia, New Zealand
• Others: UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao

Visa Required (e-Visa or Consular)

• Most African nations (except Mauritius, Seychelles)
• Most South/Central Asian nations (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, etc.)
• Some Middle Eastern (Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen)
• China (except Hong Kong/Macao)
• Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand (e-visa available)

e-Visa System

• Portal: evisa.gov.md
• Processing: 3–5 business days (standard), 24h (urgent)
• Cost: ~€20–€40 (varies by type)
• Validity: 90 days/180 days, single/multiple entry

Special Cases

• Schengen/UK/US Visa Holders: Valid double/multiple entry Schengen, UK, or US visa → visa-free entry to Moldova (90 days)
• EU Residence Permit Holders: Long-term EU residence permit → visa-free
• Transnistria: Separate entry rules. Entering via Ukraine → Transnistria ≠ Moldova entry. Exit via Moldova requires Moldovan entry stamp.

Check Your Status

Official source: Moldova MFA Visa Regime – search by nationality.

Rules change. Verify before travel. Passport must be valid 3+ months beyond stay.