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Moldova visa requirements by passport

Holders of 131 passports can enter Moldova without applying at an embassy: 102 visa-free and 29 with an eVisa. The other 67 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Official Moldova eVisa website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for Moldova.

Apply for the eVisa on the official website

evisa.gov.md

The government fee is shown on the official website.

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Moldova (checked 9 October 2026)

Visas and permits that Moldova accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Moldova with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permitgives Visa free

    Passports: All passports

    Any valid visa except a transit visa, or a residence permit, from the EU/Schengen, UK, US or Canada. Stay limited by the document's validity.

    Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova

Entry rules for Moldova by passport

Visa free102 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

eVisa29 passports

Apply on the official government website before you fly. No embassy visit.

Embassy visa required for 67 passports

Moldova entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Moldova without a visa?

Holders of 102 passports can enter Moldova visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for Moldova?

An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Bahrain, Belize, Bolivia, Cambodia, Cape Verde, China, Comoros, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Gabon, Guyana, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Kosovo, Kuwait, Madagascar, Maldives, Mongolia, Nauru, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, São Tomé and Principe, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan and Thailand passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, evisa.gov.md; other sites add service fees.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Moldova?

Yes, for some passports. Travelers with any passport who hold a valid US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permit can enter with no visa. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Moldova entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Moldova's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.