Types of visas granted by the Republic of Moldova
- The airport transit visa (type A) - allows the access into and stay in the international airport transit area in the Republic of Moldova until boarding the plane to the country of destination;
- The transit visa (type B) - allows access on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, for the purpose of transit to the destination country, for a duration of at the most 5 days;
- The short-stay visa (type C) - allows entry on the territory of the Republic of Moldova for a certain period of time, for an uninterrupted stay or several stays, whose duration should not exceed 90 days within any period of 180 days preceding each day of stay in the Republic of Moldova, for the following purposes: official mission, tourism, business, private visit, transportation, participation in sports activities, as well as cultural, scientific or academic events. The right of stay granted by the visa allows for its prolongation following an official request addressed to the General Inspectorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova provided that the right of stay is less than 90 days, so that the duration of the total stay should not exceed 90 days during 6 months from the arrival in the country. The prolongation of the visa can take place for the same purpose it has been initially granted.The short-stay visa by which a period of stay of less than 90 days has been granted may be extended by new terms, so that the total duration of the stay granted does not exceed 90 calendar days during any period of 180 calendar days, which implies consideration of the last 180-day period preceding each day of stay. The extension of the visa may take place only for the same purpose for which it was granted.
- The visa extension application shall be submitted to the competent authority for aliens at least 3 working days before the expiration of the term established in the visa.
- The long-stay visa (type D) - allows the entry and stay of aliens on the territory of the Republic of Moldova for a period of 90 days at the most, within any period of 180 days preceding each day of stay in the Republic of Moldova, for the following purposes: economic activities, professional activities, commercial activities (such as investment), religious or humanitarian activities, work, studying, family reunification, as well as research. This type of visa allows the right to submit for a permanent resident permit following an official request addressed to the General Inspectorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova.
- Tourism (C/T) - it is issued to third-state citizens who wish to travel to the Republic of Moldova for tourism.
Documents required for Moldova
- Travel document (passport) issued in the past 10 years, valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of leaving the territory of the Republic of Moldova (in the case of minors - additionally the birth certificate and the passport of the legal representative);
- A recent mat, colour photo 35mm x 45mm;
- The invitation issued by theGeneral Inspectorate for Migration, or the residence permit or valid visa (except a transit visa) issued by a member state of the European Union or by a state part to the Schengen Agreement, by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, by the United States of America or by Canada;
- Reservation at a tourist accommodation unit or, if applicable, the commitment of maintenance and accommodation filled and signed by a person from the Republic of Moldova Exception: foreigners who obtain visas based in the invitation issued by the General Inspectorate for Migration;
- Reservation of a round-trip ticket valid up to the destination or the driving license, the green card insurance and the registration documents of the vehicle, if traveling by car;
- Proof of means of subsistence (the bank statement issued no longer than 10 days before the submission and minimum coverage of 30 euro/day of staying, but not less than 300 EUR, for a stay shorter than 10 days) or, if applicable, the commitment of maintenance and accommodation filled and signed by a person from the Republic of Moldova
Travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Republic of Moldova, which fully covers the expected period of stay and all expenses that repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical treatments and/or emergency hospitalization or death may require, but not less than 30,000 euros.
Important Note:-
- All the above prices mentioned are in INR
- Visa processing time 10 to 15 working days (subject to change)
- Visa is subject to approval from immigration department & 100% non-refundable once applied or if rejected
