Moldova visa options for Austria passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Moldova

Rules are written for non-CIS third-country foreign nationals; many Western passport holders (EU/Schengen, US, UK, Canada, Japan, Israel and others) enter visa-free for short stays, while a long-stay (Type D) visa plus an in-country residence permit is required for stays over 90 days regardless of nationality.

• Tourist

  Type C Short-Stay Visa (Tourism / Private Visit)

  Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

  Insurance

  Requiredtravel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage valid for Moldova.

  Good for

  Tourists and visitors on private/family visits from nationalities that are not visa-exempt (many Western passport holders enter visa-free).

  Requirement

  Passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure, proof of funds, accommodation/hotel booking; consular fee approx. EUR 40-60. e-Visa available.

• Business

  Type C Short-Stay Visa (Business)

  Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

  Insurance

  Requiredtravel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage valid for Moldova.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals attending business meetings, negotiations or official delegations (sub-type C/A) who are not visa-exempt.

  Requirement

  Invitation/letter from a Moldovan company, proof of funds and accommodation; consular fee approx. EUR 40-60. No local employment permitted.

• Work

  Type D Long-Stay Work Visa + Work Residence Permit

  Type D entry visa up to 12 months; temporary residence permit typically 1-2 years, renewable while employed

  Insurance

  Requiredhealth insurance valid for Moldova; employer also pays compulsory medical insurance contributions.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals with a confirmed employment contract from a Moldovan employer (including IT Park / MITP specialists).

  Requirement

  Employer-registered vacancy (ANOFM work authorization), employment contract, criminal-record certificate and proof of accommodation; employee applies for residence at ASP/Bureau for Migration after entry.

• Study

  Type D Long-Stay Student Visa + Study Residence Permit

  Residence permit issued for 1 year, renewable annually for the duration of studies

  Insurance

  Requiredvalid health insurance covering Moldova for the entire study period.

  Good for

  International students enrolling in accredited Moldovan pre-university, university or postgraduate institutions (sub-type D/AS).

  Requirement

  Admission/enrollment letter from an accredited institution, proof of funds for tuition and living costs, proof of accommodation; apply for residence permit at ASP within ~30 days of entry. Work generally not permitted except internships.

• Most nomadsDigital nomad

  Digital Nomad Visa / Remote Work Residence (Law 144/2025)

  1-year residence permit, renewable once for a second year (max 2 years)

  Insurance

  Requiredinternational/health insurance covering Moldova (medical emergencies, hospitalization and repatriation) for the full stay.

  Good for

  Remote employees of foreign companies, freelancers with international clients, and shareholders of foreign businesses earning income from outside Moldova (no Moldovan employment/income allowed).

  Requirement

  Proof of stable foreign-source monthly income of approx. 3x the national average wage (sources cite roughly EUR 1,300-2,800/month - verify current 52,200 MDL threshold); government fee approx. EUR 80-100. Launched 20 Sep 2025, administered by the Bureau for Migration and Asylum.

• Residence

  Investor / Business Residence Permit

  Temporary residence approx. 2 years (minimum tier), up to 4-8 years for larger contributions, renewable

  Insurance

  Requiredhealth insurance valid for Moldova.

  Good for

  Foreign investors or entrepreneurs making a qualifying capital contribution or creating jobs in Moldova (Art. 36¹).

  Requirement

  Qualifying investment (reported around EUR 100,000) or creating a full-time job at the average wage; proof of funds and accommodation. Verify current thresholds.

• Residence

  Family Reunification Residence Permit

  Matches the sponsor's permit duration, renewable

  Insurance

  Requiredhealth insurance valid for Moldova.

  Good for

  Spouses, dependent children or dependent parents of Moldovan citizens or existing residence-permit holders.

  Requirement

  Apostilled family/relationship documents, proof the sponsor holds valid status, proof of accommodation and means of support.

• Residence

  Permanent Residence (Immigration)

  Permanent (indefinite, subject to renewal of the document)

  Insurance

  Requiredresidents are generally expected to hold valid health coverage; confirm mandatory insurance status with the authorities.

  Good for

  Long-term foreign residents seeking to settle permanently in Moldova.

  Requirement

  Typically about 5 continuous years of legal temporary residence (shorter for spouses of Moldovan citizens), proof of stable income, accommodation and integration; verify current criteria with the Bureau for Migration and Asylum.

• Transit

  Type A / Type B Transit Visa

  Airport-transit zone only (Type A); short transit passage, generally up to a few days (Type B)

  Insurance

  Recommendedtravel medical insurance advisable; EUR 30,000 coverage may be requested for Type B.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals transiting through a Moldovan airport's international zone (Type A) or transiting through Moldovan territory to a third country (Type B).

  Requirement

  Onward ticket and visa/entry rights for the destination country; required only for certain nationalities.

Indicative summary from government, immigration-law and specialist sources; thresholds and fees change, so verify with a Moldovan consulate or the Bureau for Migration and Asylum before applying. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

Austria → Moldova: frequently asked

Do Austria passport holders need a visa to visit Moldova?

Visa-free · up to 90 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a Austria passport holder live or work long-term in Moldova?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Moldova has 9 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Moldova?

Entry to Moldova never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Moldova visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.