Visa Requirements for Moldovan Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Moldova
Visa Not Required
70 destinations allow visa-free entry to Moldovan citizens.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days180 days in a year.
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysIf staying more than 10 days passengers visiting relatives must register with local police. If staying in a hotel, this will be arranged by the hotel.
The Government of Azerbaijan prohibits entry to persons of Armenian origin. - Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free28 days
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within a calendar year.
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtension of stay is possible.
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtension of stay is possible for an additional 90 days for a fee.
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtension of stay is possible for up to 180 days within a calendar year.
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free21 days
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtension of stay is possible.
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free4 months
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free365 days
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days60 days within any 120-day period.
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysThe electronic Malaysia Digital Arrival Card must be submitted within three days before the date of arrival in Malaysia.
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtension of stay is possible for a fee of USD 2 per additional day.
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtension of stay is possible for an additional 90 days, with a maximum stay of 180 days within any 365-day period.
For tourist purposes only. - Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within a calendar year.
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysCan also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAn entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival.
Multiple entry e-Visa is also available. - Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysID card valid
90 days within any 180-day period. - Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysID-card valid for people living within 30 km (19 mi) border zone.
90 days within any 180-day period. - United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeUnlimited
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days30 days within any 12-month period for business trips.
90 days within any 12-month period for tourist trips.
Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 15 destinations for passport holders of Moldova.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysExtension of stay is possible for an additional 30 days.
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysMust register online (EASE) at least 5 days prior to arrival.
- Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthExtension of stay is possible for an additional 2 months.
Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Lebanon. - Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival60 days
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysExtension of stay is possible twice for 30 days for a fee.
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Syria PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival15 daysVisa approval (security clearance) is mandatory for those flying directly to Syria.
e-Visa website is not working.
Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Syria. - Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
Moldovan passport allows entry to 52 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysVisa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan.
e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). - Angola PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR). - Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaThe Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysExtension of stay is possible for another 90 days for a fee.
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthse-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 days
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport.
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapeVisaAn eVisa(Approval letter) can only be obtained after contacting the Department of Immigration and Citizenship by phone.
Payment is done upon arrival. - India PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports
An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.
Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa. - Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysCitizens of Moldova who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's e-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival.
Admission will be refused:
to women not wearing Islamic head cover, scarf, long sleeves or stockings.
to holders of passports containing an Israeli visa/stamp in the last 12 months.
14 day visa-free on Kish and Qeshm Islands.
Extension of stay is possible twice for 30 days for a total of up to 90 days. - Iraq PermalinkShow on MapeVisaHolders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Iraq.
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysBiometric passport holders only. ETA-IL required.
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysApplications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
eTA fee is 32.50 USD.
Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda. - Liberia PermalinkShow on Mape-VoAMay apply online and obtain a visa on arrival.
Visa on Arrival (VoA) can only be obtained at Roberts International Airport in Monrovia. - Libya PermalinkShow on MapeVisaIndependent travel is not permitted, and visitors must organize their visit through a tour guide. A tourist police escort is required at all times.
An eVisa will not be granted without a sponsor or tour agency.
A security letter issued by the Libyan Immigration Authorities may also be required.
Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Libya. - Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor visa).
- Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapeVisa14 days / 30 days
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysOnline Visa eligible.
Issued in 7-10 business days. - Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysVisitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapeVisaCitizens of Moldova must select "Romania" in order to apply for an e-Visa if they are permanently residing in Moldova, while those permanently residing abroad may apply for an e-Visa only if they reside in an eligible country where a Philippine Foreign Service Post is located.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsApplication can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country. - Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMay obtain the online e-Service through eligible through authorized travel agencies or through local sponsors (Singapore citizen or permanent residents).
Visa-free transit for 96 hours. - Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysAll visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey.
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysETA must be obtained online in advance via the Department of Home Affairs portal; processing is expected within 24 hours.
The authorisation can be used for entry within 180 days of issuance for tourism or private visits.
Entry with an ETA is possible only through O. R. Tambo International Airport, Cape Town International Airport, Lanseria International Airport and King Shaka International Airport. - South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable online.
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. - Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysSri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 days
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsCan also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapeVisaIntroduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers.
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 dayse-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.
Visa not required for 30 days on Phú Quốc Island.
eVisa / On Arrival
For 14 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Moldova.
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysVisa may be issued on arrival for a stay up to 1 month.
Visa may be extended for an additional 2 weeks.
e-Visa issued for 14 days with the possibility of a one-time extension. - Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysExtension of stay is possible.
Tourists arriving at Sharm El Sheikh, Saint Catherine or Taba airports and remaining in the Sinai resorts do not require a visa for up to 15 days. - Jordan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa may be obtained on arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge).
Extension of stay is possible for up to 60 days. - Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days18
e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysMay be obtained online or on arrival for a fee of N$1,600 (approximately €82 / US$88).
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysExtension of stay is possible for an additional 30 days.
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
Pre-arranged Visa Required
40 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Moldova. This requirement may be waived off if Moldovan citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThe AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Moldovan citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America.
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for visits not exceeding 30 days for those holding a valid multiple-entry visa or Permanent Residence Card of US, Canada or holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for 30 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group.
- Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCitizens of Moldova travelling on charter flights and as part of tour groups may enter without a visa.
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa may be picked up on arrival.
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCitizens of Moldova may obtain an eVisa if they have a valid visa or permanent residency document issued by one of the following countries: any Schengen Area country, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom or the United States.
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCruise ship passengers visiting for 1 day are exempted from obtaining a visa.
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- South Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for 30 days on Jeju Island.
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredSeparately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Yemen.
Special Conditions
In order to travel to 1 destination, passport holders of Moldova must meet special conditions, and may not be allowed to enter at all.
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapSpecial Requirements
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