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Moldova Visa for France Citizens 2026

Visa Free

French citizens can enter Moldova visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, using either a passport or national ID card.

Guide last updated September 23, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport or French national ID card (Moldova accepts ID cards from EU citizens) valid for the stay
  • No visa needed for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period
  • Proof of onward or return travel recommended
  • Proof of accommodation may be requested
  • No photo or biometrics required at the border for visa-free entry
  • Travel health insurance recommended, since Moldova is outside the EU health coverage system

Visa types

  • No visa needed for tourism or business up to 90/180 days
  • D-type national visas exist for work, study, or long-term stay, applied for at the Moldovan Embassy in Paris

Entry conditions

  • French citizens may enter Moldova visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, for tourism, business, or family visits
  • ID card or passport are both accepted at the border
  • No work is permitted under the 90-day visa-free entry
  • Extension beyond 90 days requires applying for a temporary residence permit through the Bureau for Migration and Asylum (BMA) in Chișinău

Fees & processing time

  • No fee for visa-free entry
  • Temporary residence permit fee is roughly MDL 900-1,800 (about EUR 45-90), processed within about 30 days by the BMA

Tips for France travelers

  • No major restrictions currently apply to the France-Moldova route
  • The French Embassy in Chișinău can help with emergencies
  • If travelling via the Transnistria region, be aware separate local registration is sometimes requested at that internal boundary, though it does not affect Moldova's national visa policy
  • Prefer direct flights (Paris-Chișinău) since indirect routings may add transit visa considerations depending on the connecting country

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.