Moldova · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Moldova?

Entry rules for Moldova by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 102 countries and territories can visit Moldova without a visa. Everyone else, 94 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free: 102
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 94
Visa required: 0

About 5.9 bn people (73% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Moldova: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of MoldovaTaiwan and Kosovo: not verified (the source leaves them unclear)Report a change

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Moldova entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa-free	Not stated	100	United States, Brazil, Russia, Mexico	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova
Visa-free, with conditions	Not stated	2	Hong Kong, Macao	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova
eVisa	Not stated	27	India, China, Thailand, South Africa	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova
eVisa, with conditions	Not stated	67	Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova
With another visa or permit	Within the validity of the visa or permit	30	India, China, Thailand, South Africa	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova

Visa-free: the US, Brazil, Russia and 97 more

100 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, checked 31 Oct 2026Lista străinilor exonerați de obligativitatea deținerii unei vize la intrarea, ieşirea şi tranzitarea teritoriului Republicii MoldovaIn English: List of foreigners exempt from the visa requirement for entry, exit and transit of the territory of the Republic of Moldova

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, checked 31 Oct 2026Lista străinilor exonerați de obligativitatea deținerii unei vize la intrarea, ieşirea şi tranzitarea teritoriului Republicii Moldova, în baza acordurilor bilateraleIn English: List of foreigners exempt from the visa requirement for entry, exit and transit of Moldova on the basis of bilateral agreements (Qatar)

Visa-free with conditions: Hong Kong and Macao

2 nationalities

HKSAR or MSAR passport only.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, checked 31 Oct 2026RAS Hong Kong. Scutirea de obligativitatea deținerii unei vize se aplică numai titularilor unui paşaport al Regiunii administrative speciale Hong KongIn English: Hong Kong SAR: the visa exemption applies only to holders of a Hong Kong SAR passport (the same rule is given for Macao SAR)

eVisa: India, China, Thailand and 24 more

27 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, checked 31 Oct 2026All foreigners can request eVisa if their purpose for visiting Moldova is:

eVisa with conditions: Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria and 64 more

67 nationalities

Invitation issued by the General Inspectorate for Migration required.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, checked 31 Oct 2026Foreigners who come from the states that must present an invitation issued by the General Inspectorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, are not exempt from presenting this document, when applying for the eVisa.

With another visa or a residence permit, within the validity of the visa or permit: India, China, Thailand and 27 more

30 nationalities

Visa-free with a valid EU, Schengen, UK, US or Canadian visa (not transit) or residence permit; stay within its validity.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, checked 31 Oct 2026Cu excepția titularilor de permis de ședere sau de viză valabilă (exceptând viza de tranzit), eliberate de unul dintre statele membre ale Uniunii Europene sau de unul dintre statele părți ale Acordului Schengen, de Regatul Unit al Marii Britanii și Irlandei de Nord, Statele Unite ale Americii, CanadaIn English: Except holders of a residence permit or valid visa (other than a transit visa) issued by an EU member state, a Schengen state, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada, who may travel to Moldova during its validity

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.md. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Moldova?

It depends on your passport: 102 nationalities are visa-free and 94 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Moldova?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Moldova?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Moldova visa-free (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Moldova visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 94 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gov.md.

Sources and changes

Regimul de vize (Romanian original, authoritative lists)mfa.gov.md · checked 31 Oct 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldovaevisa.gov.md · checked 31 Oct 2026
Visa regime for foreigners (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova)mfa.gov.md · checked 31 Oct 2026
Moldova eVisa (official)evisa.gov.md · checked 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova. No change since.

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