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Information for Travelers

REGISTRATION

Registering with the Embassy in Chisinau

The Department of State recommends that American Citizens register foreign travel and residence information in order to facilitate communication and assistance in case of an emergency.  U.S. citizens may register online at: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ Please send an email to the Consular Section if your travel plans change, you move, or you depart Moldova earlier than expected.

MOLDOVAN VISA, RESIDENCE, WORK PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

As of January 1, 2007 U.S. citizens are exempt from Moldovan visa requirements. They are able to stay in Moldova for up to 90 days within a six-month period without registration. Residence and work permits are still required for stays over 90 days, which may prove problematic for some long-term American visitors. The new travel regime also will facilitate travel through the Transnistrian segment of the Moldovan-Ukrainian border. Current Moldovan government border registration procedures remained unchanged under the new law. Immigration, residence and work permits usually need to be extended annually, but may be issued for up to five years.

According to the Diplomatic Note number DC-05/464/5103 of the Ministry of External Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova dated March 24, 2008 "Beginning February 18, 2008, foreign citizens who apply for temporary or permanent residence in Moldova will no longer be required to present police certificates from their countries of origin."

ACS Hours

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 2.00-4.00PM
Wednesday: 2.00-4.00PM
Friday: 9.00-11.00AM 

Make an ACS appointment
 
The Consular Section
is closed on
Moldovan and U.S. holidays

E-mail:
Chisinau-CA@state.gov