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Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit MD?

No visa required. Finland (EU) passport holders can enter Moldova visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Finland is an EU member state, and Moldova has waived the visa requirement for all EU citizens since 1 January 2007. A Finnish ordinary passport holder may enter Moldova for tourism or a short visit without any visa, staying up to 90 days within a 6-month (180-day) window counted from the date of first entry. The passport must have been issued within the previous 10 years and be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure from Moldova. No advance application, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival is needed for stays within this limit. Important: Moldova is NOT part of the Schengen Area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to entering Moldova; time spent in Moldova is entirely separate from any Schengen allowance. (ETIAS is a Schengen pre-travel authorisation and is irrelevant for travel into Moldova; it would only affect Moldovan nationals entering the EU.) For stays beyond 90 days, Finnish travellers must apply for a residence/immigration permit through Moldova's Bureau for Migration and Asylum. No conflicting information was found across official sources; the verdict is firmly visa-free.
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.
/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 entries permitted within the 90/180 allowance
from issue date
Visa fee
None (EUR 0)
consular fee only
Processing time
None — no application required; entry granted at the border
standard track
Validity
Passport must be issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least 3 months beyond departure date
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your passport meets the rules
Ensure your Finnish ordinary passport was issued within the past 10 years and is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from Moldova.
· Passport· 10-year issue rule
/02
Book travel and accommodation
No visa application is needed. Have proof of onward/return travel and accommodation (hotel booking or host address) ready, as border officers may request it.
· Return ticket· Accommodation proof
/03
Prepare supporting documents
Carry evidence of sufficient funds for your stay and, optionally, travel insurance. These are not mandatory for entry but are commonly requested.
· Funds· Insurance optional
/04
Arrive and pass border control
Present your passport at a Moldovan port of entry (Chisinau Airport or land border). The 90-day visa-free stay is granted automatically on entry; keep your entry stamp.
· Entry stamp· No fee
/05
Track your 90/180 days
Count your days carefully — the limit is 90 days within any 180-day period from first entry. Overstaying can result in fines and entry bans.
· 90/180 rule
/06
Apply for a permit if staying longer
If you intend to stay more than 90 days, apply for a residence/immigration permit through Moldova's Bureau for Migration and Asylum before the visa-free period ends.
· Bureau for Migration and Asylum
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items
Personalized checklist
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Finnish ordinary passport issued within the last 10 years
required
Passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure from Moldova
required
Proof of onward or return travel
recommended
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
recommended
Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Travel/medical insurance valid for Moldova
recommended
Awareness of the 90-days-in-180 limit and your day count
required
Entry stamp obtained and retained at border
required
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist visa feeEUR 0No visa is required for Finnish (EU) citizens for stays up to 90 days.
Entry / border feeEUR 0No fee charged at the border for visa-free entry.
Residence permit (only if staying over 90 days)VariesApplies only to long-stay applicants via the Bureau for Migration and Asylum; not needed for tourism.
Total estimate00incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
EU citizenship visa waiver
Moldova waived visa requirements for all EU citizens, including Finland, effective 1 January 2007.
High
/02
Short tourist stay under 90 days
Visits within the 90-days-in-180 limit fall entirely under the visa-free regime.
High
/03
Valid ordinary passport held
A passport issued within 10 years and valid 3+ months beyond departure satisfies entry conditions.
High
/04
Stay exceeding 90 days
Travellers planning longer stays must obtain a residence/immigration permit and cannot rely on visa-free entry.
Low
/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
Finland to Moldova route verified
Confirmed visa-free entry for Finnish (EU) passport holders to Moldova for up to 90 days within 180 days via Moldova MFA and Finnish MFA sources. Noted Moldova is non-Schengen so ETIAS does not apply.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Finnish citizens need a visa to visit Moldova?
No. As EU citizens, Finnish passport holders can enter Moldova visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
How long can I stay in Moldova without a visa?+
Is Moldova part of the Schengen Area or covered by ETIAS?+
What passport validity do I need for Moldova?+
Can I enter Moldova with a national ID card instead of a passport?+
What documents might border officers ask for?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Finland passport

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