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🇲🇩 Republic of Moldova · skilled migration · Leads to settlement

IT Specialist Residence (Moldova IT Park)

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 1 June 2026

If you are an IT professional hired by a Moldova IT Park resident company, this is a faster, simplified residence route built for tech talent.

Requires sponsorshipLeads to permanent residencyCommonly granted for up to two years and extendable while you keep the qualifying IT Park role - confirm current validity on the official page.
Processing time
Indicative only - applications go through the IT Park mechanism and the migration authority; confirm current processing on the official page.
Government fees
Indicative only - state and programme fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
Typical duration
Commonly granted for up to two years and extendable while you keep the qualifying IT Park role - confirm current validity on the official page.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed 1 June 2026General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗

In short

As of 1 June 2026, the IT Specialist Residence (Moldova IT Park) for Republic of Moldova is a sponsor-led Moldova immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Moldova government pages, reviewed 1 June 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/moldova/it-park-residence#answer

What is the IT Specialist Residence (Moldova IT Park) in Republic of Moldova?

IT Specialist Residence (Moldova IT Park) is a sponsor-led Moldova route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - state and programme fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - applications go through the IT Park mechanism and the migration authority; confirm current processing on the official page; typical duration is Commonly granted for up to two years and extendable while you keep the qualifying IT Park role - confirm current validity 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.

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Overview

This route is for foreign IT specialists and managers employed by a resident company of the Moldova Innovation Technology Park (MITP). It runs through a simplified mechanism designed to attract global tech talent: the IT Park company supports the application, and residence is granted to work for that resident company. Permits are commonly granted for up to two years with extension possible. We mark it as sponsorship-style because it is anchored to the IT Park employer. Good to know: this is separate from the digital nomad visa, and it is the route that connects to the IT Park ecosystem - your employer must be an MITP resident company.

Recent changes to this route

  • Moldova launches a Digital Nomad Visa20 September 2025

    Moldova introduced a Digital Nomad Visa in September 2025 for remote workers earning income from outside the country.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You need an approved sponsor in Republic of Moldova before applying. This route can lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓You are an IT specialist or manager with a job offer from a resident company of the Moldova IT Park.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
  • ✓The IT Park resident company supports your application under the simplified mechanism.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
  • ✓You hold the relevant qualifications or experience for the IT role.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 employer that is not a resident company of the Moldova IT Park.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
  • !A role that does not qualify under the IT Park mechanism.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
  • !Confusing this with the digital nomad visa, which does not give IT Park access.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) ↗
  • ·Job offer or contract from a Moldova IT Park resident company.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
  • ·Proof of qualifications or experience for the IT role.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗
  • ·Proof of payment of the applicable state and programme fees.General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm your job offer is from a resident company of the Moldova IT Park.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Have the IT Park company support your application under the simplified mechanism and prepare your documents.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Apply through the IT Park mechanism and the migration authority, and pay the fees.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Collect your residence permit, extend while you keep the qualifying role, and track time toward permanent residence.

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 + sponsor
    Use official IT Specialist Residence (Moldova IT Park) route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for IT Specialist Residence (Moldova IT Park).

    General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) · verified 1 June 2026

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Related routes

  • Temporary Residence for Employment (Moldova)

    If you have a job with a Moldovan employer, this is the main route - temporary residence tied to your work, decided by the migration authority.

  • Digital Nomad Visa (Moldova)

    If you work remotely for a company based outside Moldova, this visa lets you live in Moldova while you keep earning from abroad.

  • Permanent Residence (Moldova)

    If you have lived in Moldova continuously for the qualifying period, this is your settlement status - secure, longer-term residence.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from the digital nomad visa?+−

This route needs a Moldova IT Park resident company as your employer and connects to the IT Park ecosystem, while the nomad visa is for foreign-sourced remote income and gives no IT Park access. Confirm which fits your situation on the official page.

How long is the permit?+−

Permits are commonly granted for up to two years with extension possible while you keep the qualifying IT Park role. Confirm the current validity on the official page.

Do I need a job offer first for the Moldova IT Park residence route, or can I apply on my own?+−

You need a job offer from a resident company of the Moldova IT Park first - that company supports your application under the simplified mechanism. An employer that is not an IT Park resident company is a common blocker. Confirm the current requirements on the official page.

Do I have to be an IT specialist or manager to use the Moldova IT Park residence route?+−

Yes - this route is for IT specialists and managers with a job offer from a resident company of the Moldova IT Park, and the role must qualify under the IT Park mechanism. Confirm the current eligibility on the official page.

Need tailored advice?

We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.

Find a regulated advisor in Moldova

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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