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Temporary Residence for Investors (Moldova)
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If you make a qualifying investment in a Moldovan business, this route grants temporary residence tied to that investment.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - the General Inspectorate for Migration reviews complete applications within a published period; confirm current processing on the official page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - the qualifying investment thresholds are set in law and indexed; confirm current figures on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Can be granted for periods that scale with the investment or jobs created, and is renewable - confirm current rules on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
In short
As of 1 June 2026, the Temporary Residence for Investors (Moldova) for Republic of Moldova is an unsponsored Moldova immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Moldova government pages, reviewed 1 June 2026.
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What is the Temporary Residence for Investors (Moldova) in Republic of Moldova?
Temporary Residence for Investors (Moldova) is an unsponsored Moldova route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - the qualifying investment thresholds are set in law and indexed; confirm current figures on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - the General Inspectorate for Migration reviews complete applications within a published period; confirm current processing on the official page; typical duration is Can be granted for periods that scale with the investment or jobs created, and is renewable - confirm current rules on the official page. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Verified against General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) on 1 June 2026.
Overview
Moldova grants temporary residence to foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment in the country - for example by holding shares in a Moldovan legal entity at or above an official threshold, or by creating qualifying jobs. The migration authority can grant residence for periods that scale with the investment amount or number of jobs created. All thresholds are set in law, indexed and expressed as multiples of the national average salary, so we do not quote a figure here. Good to know: this is a residence route, not a passport route - Moldova's former citizenship-by-investment programme is suspended, so we do not present any citizenship-by-investment scheme as live.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓You make a qualifying investment in Moldova at or above the official threshold for your chosen basis.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- ✓The investment is in an eligible form, such as a shareholding in a Moldovan legal entity, or creates qualifying jobs.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- ✓You can evidence the lawful source and origin of the invested funds.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- ✓You hold a valid passport and meet the general conditions for residence.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
Common blockers
- !An investment below the official threshold or in an ineligible form.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- !Inability to evidence the lawful source of funds.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- !Treating this as citizenship-by-investment, which Moldova has suspended.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) ↗
- ·Documentation of the qualifying investment, shareholding or jobs created.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- ·Proof of the lawful source and origin of the invested funds.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
- ·Proof of payment of the applicable state fees.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm your planned investment meets an official threshold and is in an eligible form for the residence route.
Build the evidence pack
Document the investment, shareholding or jobs created, and the lawful source of funds, with your passport.
Submit through the official channel
Apply to the General Inspectorate for Migration for the relevant residence period and pay the state fees.
After approval
Collect your residence permit, maintain the qualifying investment, renew on time, and track time toward permanent residence.
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 Temporary Residence for Investors (Moldova) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Residence for Investors (Moldova).
General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Does investing get me a Moldovan passport?+
No - this route grants residence, and Moldova's former citizenship-by-investment programme is suspended, so we do not present any passport-by-investment scheme as live. Citizenship comes only later through ordinary naturalisation. Confirm the current position on the official page.
How much do I need to invest?+
Thresholds are set in law, indexed and tied to the national average salary, so we do not quote a figure here. Confirm the current amounts on the official page.
Can I get Moldovan residence by investing instead of getting a job offer?+
Yes - this route grants temporary residence to foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment in Moldova, such as holding shares in a Moldovan legal entity at or above an official threshold or creating qualifying jobs, and it does not require employer sponsorship. It is a residence route only, not a passport route. Confirm the current rules on the official page.
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Primary source: General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova)
Last checked: 1 June 2026