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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.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyAllows you to live in Moldova for up to two years, with renewal possible while you still qualify - confirm current validity on the official page.In flux
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
Reviewed General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗

In short

As of 25 July 2026, the Digital Nomad Visa (Moldova) for Republic of Moldova is an unsponsored Moldova immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Moldova government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.

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What is the Digital Nomad Visa (Moldova) in Republic of Moldova?

Digital Nomad Visa (Moldova) is an unsponsored Moldova route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - visa and permit fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is 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; typical duration is 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. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) on 1 June 2026.

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income from foreign sources at the required level, set as a multiple of the national average salary and indexed, so we do not quote a figure here.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.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. 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.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Gather proof of remote work and foreign income, health insurance and accommodation evidence.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply via the state e-portal, the migration authority in Chisinau, or a Moldovan mission abroad.

  4. After approval

    Collect your visa and permit, renew while you still qualify, and plan another route if you later want to settle.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Digital Nomad Visa (Moldova), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Moldova. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use 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.

Can I move to Moldova on the digital nomad visa without a job offer from a Moldovan employer?+

Yes - the Digital Nomad Visa does not require employer sponsorship. It is for people who work remotely for an employer registered outside Moldova, or who are shareholders in such a foreign company, so no Moldovan job offer is needed. Confirm the current eligibility on the official page.

How long can I stay in Moldova on the digital nomad visa, and can I renew it?+

The Digital Nomad Visa allows you to live in Moldova for up to two years, with renewal possible while you still qualify. Confirm the current validity on the official page.

Does the Moldova digital nomad visa lead to permanent residence?+

No - the Digital Nomad Visa is not a settlement route, so if you later want to settle you would need to plan a different route. Confirm the current rules on the official page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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