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Moldova Visa for Germany Citizens 2026

Visa Free

German citizens can travel to Moldova visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism or business.

Guide last updated September 9, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date
  • No visa required for stays up to 90 days
  • Proof of onward/return travel recommended
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
  • Sufficient funds for the stay (rarely enforced for EU citizens)
  • No photo required
  • Biometrics: none required at entry
  • Travel health insurance: recommended, not mandatory

Visa types

  • Visa-free tourist/business entry - up to 90 days within any 180-day period, granted at the border
  • Temporary residence permit - for stays beyond 90 days (study, work, family), apply at the Bureau for Migration and Asylum in Moldova
  • D-type national visa - only needed for stays exceeding 90 days without a residence basis, apply at a Moldovan consulate

Entry conditions

  • 90 days within a rolling 180-day period, visa-free
  • No work permitted without a separate work authorization
  • Must present passport and, if requested, proof of accommodation and funds at the border
  • Extensions beyond 90/180 days require converting to a residence permit before the visa-free period expires

Fees & processing time

  • Visa-free entry: no fee
  • Temporary residence permit: fee approx MDL 1,000-1,800 (approx EUR 55-100), processing 30 days
  • No express option for residence permits
  • Border processing: typically a few minutes for EU passport holders

Tips for Germany travelers

  • Track your 90/180-day allowance carefully if you make repeated short trips to Moldova
  • Common issue: overstaying due to miscounting the rolling 180-day window
  • Register your address with local authorities if staying with a private host for more than a few days
  • If planning to work or study, apply for the appropriate permit before the visa-free period runs out
  • No current bilateral travel advisories between Germany and Moldova

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.