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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 any 180-day period, for tourism or business, with no visa or advance application required.

Guide last updated October 13, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport or national ID card (Moldova accepts EU ID cards for short stays) valid for the duration of the visit
  • No visa or e-visa required
  • Proof of accommodation recommended
  • Proof of sufficient funds and return/onward travel (rarely checked for EU nationals)
  • No biometrics collection beyond standard border checks
  • Travel health insurance recommended, as Moldova is outside the EHIC network

Visa types

  • Visa-free short stay: single or multiple entry, up to 90 days within 180 days, no fee
  • Temporary residence permit: required for stays beyond 90 days or for work/study, applied for at the Bureau for Migration and Asylum in Chișinău after arrival

Entry conditions

  • Germans may stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa, for tourism, business, or family visits
  • Employment is not permitted without a separate work authorization and residence permit
  • The 90/180-day rule is tracked via passport stamps at the border
  • Extensions beyond 90 days are not possible under the visa-free regime; a residence permit application is required instead

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee for the visa-free stay
  • Temporary residence permit (if needed): fee approx. €70-€120, processing 30-45 days
  • No processing time for standard entry - granted immediately at the border
  • No express option needed for visa-free entry

Tips for Germany travelers

  • Track your cumulative days carefully if making repeat short trips within a 180-day window
  • Keep hotel or Airbnb booking confirmations handy, as they may be requested at the border
  • Moldova's land border crossings with Romania and Ukraine can have long queues - budget extra time
  • For longer stays (e.g. remote work), start the residence permit application well before the 90-day limit expires

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.