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Digital Nomad Visa (Moldova)
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If you work remotely for a company based outside Moldova, this visa lets you live in Moldova while you keep earning from abroad.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - you can apply via the state e-portal, the migration authority in Chisinau, or a Moldovan mission abroad; confirm current processing on the official page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - visa and permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Allows you to live in Moldova for up to two years, with renewal possible while you still qualify - confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Moldova's Digital Nomad Visa launched on 20 September 2025 for foreign nationals who work remotely for an employer registered outside Moldova, or who are shareholders in such a foreign company. You show income from foreign sources at the required level, set as a multiple of the national average salary and indexed, so we do not quote a figure here. It is not for working the Moldovan labour market or running a Moldovan-registered company. Good to know: this visa does not give access to the Moldova IT Park 7% tax regime - that regime requires a Moldovan IT Park resident company, which nomad-visa holders cannot register, so they are taxed under the ordinary rules instead.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓You work remotely for an employer registered outside Moldova, or you are a shareholder in such a foreign company.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- ✓You can show income from foreign sources at or above the required multiple of the national average salary, which is indexed.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- ✓You do not work for the Moldovan labour market or run a Moldovan-registered company.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- ✓You hold a valid passport and have valid health insurance and accommodation in Moldova.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
Common blockers
- !Working for a Moldovan employer or running a Moldovan-registered company.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- !Income below the required multiple of the average salary, or that cannot be evidenced.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- !Expecting access to the Moldova IT Park 7% regime, which is not available to nomad-visa holders.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Valid passport and recent photographs.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- ·Proof of remote work for a foreign employer, or of your shareholding in a foreign company.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- ·Bank statements or other proof of foreign-sourced income over the required period.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- ·Valid health insurance and proof of accommodation in Moldova.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm you work remotely for a non-Moldovan employer or own shares in a foreign company, and can meet the income requirement.
Build the evidence pack
Gather proof of remote work and foreign income, health insurance and accommodation evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Apply via the state e-portal, the migration authority in Chisinau, or a Moldovan mission abroad.
After approval
Collect your visa and permit, renew while you still qualify, and plan another route if you later want to settle.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Digital Nomad Visa (Moldova) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Digital Nomad Visa (Moldova).
General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Moldova IT Park 7% tax regime on this visa?+
No - that regime needs a Moldovan IT Park resident company, which nomad-visa holders cannot register, so you are taxed under the ordinary rules instead. Confirm the current tax treatment with the official authorities.
Can I work for Moldovan clients?+
No - the visa is for income from outside Moldova; working the Moldovan labour market or running a local company needs a different route. Confirm the current rule on the official page.
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