Moldova Residence Permit and Citizenship

The question of a residence permit usually comes up once the decision to move has been made: you plan to live, work or run a business in Moldova and now need to know on what grounds to apply and where to start. The answer depends on your citizenship, the purpose of your move and your family, so we start by talking through your situation.

Residence permit in Moldova

A residence permit is issued on specific grounds: work, business, study, family and others. Each has its own requirements and set of documents. We help you work out which grounds apply to you and prepare the documents for your residence permit application.

Residence permit for Russian, Ukrainian and other citizens

The procedure also depends on your citizenship. Separate rules apply to Ukrainian citizens who are in Moldova under temporary protection. We will explain which requirements apply to you when we meet.

Moldovan citizenship

Moldovan citizenship can be obtained on several grounds, including by descent: if your father or mother, grandmother or grandfather was born in what is now Moldova. We help you check whether you have this right and prepare the documents.

How we work

Tell us about your citizenship, the purpose of your move and who is coming with you. When we meet, we go through your options and give you the procedure, timing and cost for your case, then agree on a plan.

Timing, cost and the list of documents depend on the grounds and your citizenship, so they are not published on the site: you get an exact answer after we talk.

A residence permit is part of the move

Besides the paperwork, a move means finding a home and settling in. We help with that too — see our relocation page.