Israel to Moldova visa requirements

Israeli ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourist trips to Moldova. They may stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, visa-free. Israel and Moldova have maintained a reciprocal visa-free regime since 2014. Israeli ordinary passport holders can enter Moldova for tourism, business or transit without any visa for stays of up to 90 days within a rolling 180-day (6-month) period, counted from the date of first entry. Israel remains on Moldova's official list of visa-exempt nationalities published by both the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the official e-Visa portal. Although Moldovan officials in 2024-2025 publicly warned that Israel's new mandatory ETA-IL inbound system could prompt a reciprocal reintroduction of visas, no such requirement has been enacted: as of mid-2026 Israel is still listed as visa-exempt and Israeli tourists continue to enter without a visa. Moldova is NOT part of the Schengen Area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply here; Moldova operates its own separate 90/180 short-stay counting. Travelers should carry a passport valid for at least the duration of stay (3-6 months recommended), proof of onward/return travel, accommodation details, and sufficient funds. Border officers may also ask for travel medical insurance. Visitors must not work or engage in activities requiring a permit while on visa-free status; longer stays or work require a temporary residence permit obtained in advance.