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Do Germany passport holders need a visa to visit MD?

Q: How long can I stay in Moldova without a visa?

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. Exceeding this requires an immigration/residence document from the Bureau for Migration and Asylum.

Q: Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply to Moldova?

No. Moldova is not in the Schengen Area or the EU. It has its own 90/180 visa-free rule. ETIAS applies only to Moldovan citizens travelling to Schengen, not to Germans entering Moldova.

Q: Can I enter Moldova with my German national ID card instead of a passport?

Yes. As an EU citizen you may enter Moldova on a valid machine-readable national ID card, though a passport is recommended.

Q: What passport validity does Moldova require?

Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure date from Moldova.

Q: Can I work in Moldova on visa-free entry?

No. Visa-free entry is for tourism, private visits and non-remunerated business only. Paid employment requires the appropriate work/residence authorization.

German (DE) ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa to visit Moldova for tourism. You may stay visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Germany is on Moldova's list of countries whose nationals are exempt from a visa for entry, exit and transit. A German ordinary passport holder can travel to Moldova for tourism, private visits or business without any visa or e-visa and stay up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. Moldova is NOT part of the Schengen Area or the EU, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do NOT apply to entering Moldova (ETIAS only affects Moldovan citizens travelling to Schengen). Travelers need a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure date; EU citizens may alternatively enter on a valid machine-readable national ID card. Border officers may ask for proof of onward/return travel, accommodation and sufficient funds. Stays beyond 90 days require a residence/immigration document from the Bureau for Migration and Asylum. Paid work is not permitted on this visa-free entry.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (no visa required)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

0 EUR / 0 MDL

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry granted at border

standard track

Validity

Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport validity

Ensure your German ordinary passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from Moldova. EU citizens may alternatively travel on a valid machine-readable national ID card.

· 3 months validity· ID card accepted

/02

Book travel and accommodation

Arrange your flights (most arrive at Chisinau International Airport, RMO) or land entry, and confirm a hotel or host address. No visa application is needed before travel.

· No pre-arrival visa· Chisinau (KIV/RMO)

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Carry proof of onward or return travel, accommodation details and evidence of sufficient funds. Travel/health insurance is strongly recommended though not mandatory.

· Return ticket· Proof of funds

/04

Pass passport control on arrival

Present your passport (or EU national ID) at the border. The officer stamps you in for visa-free tourist entry of up to 90 days. State tourism as your purpose.

· Entry stamp· Up to 90 days

/05

Track your 90/180 allowance

Count your days so your total presence does not exceed 90 days within any rolling 180-day window. Overstaying can result in fines and future entry problems.

· 90/180 rule

/06

If you intend to stay beyond 90 days, apply for an immigration/residence document at the Bureau for Migration and Asylum before the visa-free period expires.

· Bureau for Migration and Asylum· Over 90 days

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

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German ordinary passport valid for at least 3 months beyond departure (or EU machine-readable national ID card)

required

Return or onward travel ticket

recommended

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

recommended

Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Travel and health insurance covering Moldova

recommended

Purpose-of-visit details (tourism)

recommended

Awareness of the 90-days-in-180 limit

required

Contact details of accommodation/host for any police registration

optional

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist entry visa0 EURNo visa required for German passport holders

e-Visa0 EURNot applicable - visa-free nationals do not use the e-visa portal

Visa on arrival0 EURNot applicable for German citizens

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at border

Immediate at passport control

No advance application; entry stamp issued on arrival for up to 90 days.

Long-stay immigration document (only if over 90 days)

Several weeks

Apply at the Bureau for Migration and Asylum if intending to remain beyond the 90-day visa-free limit.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa exemption for EU nationals

Germany is on Moldova's official list of countries exempt from visa requirements for entry, exit and transit.

High

/02

Short tourist stay within 90 days

Tourist visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period fall squarely within the visa-free allowance.

High

/03

Valid passport or EU national ID held

Travelers carry a passport valid 3+ months beyond departure (or an EU machine-readable national ID card).

High

/04

Business or private visit

Non-remunerated business meetings and private/family visits are also covered by the visa-free regime.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Germany to Moldova route verified

Confirmed visa-free entry of up to 90 days within 180 for German ordinary passport holders against the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exemption list and Moldova visa policy sources. Noted Moldova is outside Schengen/EU, so ETIAS does not apply to entry.

/09 — The questions