Visa requirements by passport
Where can Moldovan passport holders travel, and what do they need?
193 destinations, A to Z: whether you need a visa, an eVisa, a visa on arrival or nothing at all, and how long you may stay.
71 No visa needed15 Visa on arrival15 eVisa or visa on arrival6 Travel authorisation (apply online)45 eVisa (apply online)40 Visa required1 Other or special permit
Where this comes from. The table is adapted from Wikipedia’s Visa requirements for Moldovan citizens (article last edited 9 October 2026), which is maintained by volunteers and cites government sources. aifly corrected or added to 4 rows from official sources; those rows are marked ✔, ℹ or ⚠ with the date each was checked. Entry rules change without much notice: confirm with the destination’s embassy or official e-visa site before you book.
Entering the Schengen area: EES (checked 17 July 2026)
Since 10 April 2026 the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at Schengen external borders. Non-EU travellers are registered biometrically on arrival, and the registration replaces passport stamps.
Source (European Commission: EES)
ETIAS is not in operation yet (checked 20 September 2026)
ETIAS, the EU’s future travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, is not in operation. No applications are being collected and the EU has not set a start date; it says it will announce one several months in advance. The fee is set at €20.
Source (European Commission: ETIAS)
Entry requirements for Moldovan passport holders, A–Z
| Destination | Entry requirement | Allowed stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | eVisa | 30 days | Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa: Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). |
| Albania | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| Algeria | Visa required | – | |
| Andorra | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Angola | eVisa | – | |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Visa not required | 180 days | |
| Argentina | Visa required | – | The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Moldovan citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. |
| Armenia | Visa not required | 180 days | 180 days in a year. |
| Australia | Online Visa | – | May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). |
| Austria | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Azerbaijan | Visa not required | 90 days | If staying more than 10 days passengers visiting relatives must register with local police. If staying in a hotel, this will be arranged by the hotel. The Government of Azerbaijan prohibits entry to persons of Armenian origin. |
| The Bahamas | Visa not required | 3 months | |
| Bahrain | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 14 days | Visa may be issued on arrival for a stay up to 1 month. Visa may be extended for an additional 2 weeks. e-Visa issued for 14 days with the possibility of a one-time extension. |
| Bangladesh | Visa on arrival | 30 days | Extension of stay is possible for an additional 30 days. |
| Barbados | Visa not required | 28 days | |
| Belarus | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within a calendar year. |
| Belgium | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Belize | Visa required | – | Visa not required for visits not exceeding 30 days for those holding a valid multiple-entry visa or Permanent Residence Card of US, Canada or holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. |
| Benin | eVisa | 30 days | Must have an international vaccination certificate. Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EU
MoreR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR). |
| Bhutan | eVisa | – | The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD. |
| Bolivia | Visa required | – | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| Botswana | eVisa | 3 months | |
| Brazil | Visa not required | 90 days | Extension of stay is possible. |
| Brunei | Visa required | – | |
| Bulgaria | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Burkina Faso | eVisa | – | |
| Burundi | Visa on arrival | 1 month | |
| Cambodia | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days | |
| Cameroon | eVisa | – | |
| Canada | Visa required | – | |
| Cape Verde | Visa on arrival (EASE) | 30 days | Must register online (EASE) at least 5 days prior to arrival. |
| Central African Republic | Visa required | – | |
| Chad | eVisa | 90 days | |
| Chile | Visa not required | 90 days | Extension of stay is possible for an additional 90 days for a fee. |
| China | Visa required | – | Visa not required for 30 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group. |
| Colombia | Visa not required | 90 days | Extension of stay is possible for up to 180 days within a calendar year. |
| Comoros | Visa on arrival | 45 days | |
| Republic of the Congo | Visa required | – | |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | eVisa | 7 days | |
| Costa Rica | Visa required | – | |
| Côte d'Ivoire | eVisa | 3 months | e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. |
| Croatia | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Cuba | eVisa | 90 days | Extension of stay is possible for another 90 days for a fee. |
| Cyprus | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| Czech Republic | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Denmark | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Djibouti | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days | |
| Dominica | Visa not required | 21 days | |
| Dominican Republic | Visa required | – | |
| Ecuador | Visa not required | 90 days | Extension of stay is possible. |
| Egypt | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days | Extension of stay is possible. Tourists arriving at Sharm El Sheikh, Saint Catherine or Taba airports and remaining in the Sinai resorts do not require a visa for up to 15 days. |
| El Salvador | Special Entry Permit | – | |
| Equatorial Guinea | eVisa | – | e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport. |
| Eritrea | Visa required | – | |
| Estonia | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Eswatini | Visa required | – | |
| Ethiopia | eVisa | 90 days | e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. |
| Fiji | Visa not required | 4 months | |
| Finland | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| France | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Gabon | eVisa | – | e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. |
| Gambia | Visa required | – | Citizens of Moldova travelling on charter flights and as part of tour groups may enter without a visa. |
| Georgia | Visa not required | 365 days | |
| Germany | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Ghana | eVisa | 90 days | |
| Greece | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Grenada | Visa on arrival | 3 months | |
| Guatemala | Visa required | – | |
| Guinea | eVisa | 90 days | |
| Guinea-Bissau | Visa on arrival | – | |
| Guyana | eVisa | – | An eVisa(Approval letter) can only be obtained after contacting the Department of Immigration and Citizenship by phone. Payment is done upon arrival. |
| Haiti | Visa not required | 3 months | |
| Honduras | Visa required | – | |
| Hungary | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Iceland | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| India | eVisa | 30 days | e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.
MoreForeigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa. |
| Indonesia | eVisa | 30 days | |
| Iran | eVisa | 30 days | Citizens of Moldova who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's e-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk ma
Morey obtain a visa on arrival. Admission will be refused: to women not wearing Islamic head cover, scarf, long sleeves or stockings. to holders of passports containing an Israeli visa/stamp in the last 12 months. 14 day visa-free on Kish and Qeshm Islands. Extension of stay is possible twice for 30 days for a total of up to 90 days. |
| Iraq | eVisa | – | Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Iraq. |
| Ireland | Visa required | – | |
| Israel | Electronic Travel Authorization | 90 days | Biometric passport holders only. ETA-IL required. |
| Italy | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Jamaica | Visa on arrival | – | |
| Japan | Visa required | – | |
| Jordan | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days | Visa may be obtained on arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge). Extension of stay is possible for up to 60 days. |
| Kazakhstan | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Kenya | Electronic Travel Authorisation | 90 days | Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is 32.50 USD.
MoreProof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda. |
| Kiribati | Visa required | – | |
| North Korea | Visa required | – | |
| South Korea | Visa required | – | Visa not required for 30 days on Jeju Island. |
| Kuwait | Visa required | – | |
| Kyrgyzstan | Visa not required | 60 days | 60 days within any 120-day period. |
| Laos | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days | 18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders.
Moree-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings. |
| Latvia | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Lebanon | Free visa on arrival | 1 month | Extension of stay is possible for an additional 2 months. Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Lebanon. |
| Lesotho | Visa required | – | Pre-arranged visa may be picked up on arrival. |
| Liberia | e-VOA | – | May apply online and obtain a visa on arrival. Visa on Arrival (VoA) can only be obtained at Roberts International Airport in Monrovia. |
| Libya | eVisa | – | Independent travel is not permitted, and visitors must organize their visit through a tour guide. A tourist police escort is required at all times. An eVisa will not be granted without a sponsor or tour agency.
MoreA security letter issued by the Libyan Immigration Authorities may also be required. Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Libya. |
| Liechtenstein | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Lithuania | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Luxembourg | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Madagascar | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 60 days | |
| Malawi | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 90 days | |
| Malaysia | Visa not required | 30 days | The electronic Malaysia Digital Arrival Card must be submitted within three days before the date of arrival in Malaysia. |
| Maldives | Free visa on arrival | 30 days | |
| Mali | Visa required | – | |
| Malta | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Marshall Islands | Visa required | – | |
| Mauritania | eVisa | 30 days | Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. |
| Mauritius | Visa on arrival | 60 days | |
| Mexico | Visa required | – | |
| Micronesia | Visa not required | 30 days | |
| Monaco | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| Mongolia | eVisa | 30 days | |
| Montenegro | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| Morocco | Visa required | – | Citizens of Moldova may obtain an eVisa if they have a valid visa or permanent residency document issued by one of the following countries: any Schengen Area country, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, the U
Morenited Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom or the United States. |
| Mozambique | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days | |
| Myanmar | Visa required | – | |
| Namibia | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 90 days | May be obtained online or on arrival for a fee of N$1,600 (approximately €82 / US$88). |
| Nauru | Visa required | – | |
| Nepal | Online Visa / Visa on arrival | 90 days | |
| Netherlands | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| New Zealand | Online Visa | – | May apply online (Online Visitor visa). |
| Nicaragua | Visa not required | 90 days | Extension of stay is possible for a fee of USD 2 per additional day. |
| Niger | Visa required | – | |
| Nigeria | eVisa | 30 days | |
| North Macedonia | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| Norway | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Oman | Visa not required eVisa | 14 days / 30 days | |
| Pakistan | Online Visa | 90 days | Online Visa eligible. Issued in 7-10 business days. |
| Palau | Visa on arrival | 30 days | Extension of stay is possible twice for 30 days for a fee. |
| Panama | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Papua New Guinea | eVisa | 60 days | Visitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist – Own Itinerary" category.ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: Since 1 October 2025 all travellers must complete a Digital Arrival Card online before arrival. (UK FCDO) |
| Paraguay | Visa required | – | |
| Peru | Visa not required | 90 days | Extension of stay is possible for an additional 90 days, with a maximum stay of 180 days within any 365-day period. For tourist purposes only. |
| Philippines | eVisa | – | Citizens of Moldova must select "Romania" in order to apply for an e-Visa if they are permanently residing in Moldova, while those permanently residing abroad may apply for an e-Visa only if they reside in an eligible co
Moreuntry where a Philippine Foreign Service Post is located. |
| Poland | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Portugal | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Qatar | eVisa / Free visa on arrival | 30 days | Extension of stay is possible for an additional 30 days. |
| Romania | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Russia | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within a calendar year. |
| Rwanda | Visa not required | 30 days | Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda. |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Electronic Travel Authorisation | 90 days | ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: All visitors must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travel. (UK FCDO) |
| Saint Lucia | Visa required | – | Cruise ship passengers visiting for 1 day are exempted from obtaining a visa. |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Visa not required | 3 months | |
| Samoa | Entry permit on arrival | 90 days | |
| San Marino | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | eVisa | – | |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa required | – | |
| Senegal | Visa required | – | |
| Serbia | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| Seychelles | Electronic Border System | 3 months | Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel. Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
MoreYellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card. Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country. |
| Sierra Leone | eVisa | 3 months | |
| Singapore | eVisa | – | May obtain the online e-Service through eligible through authorized travel agencies or through local sponsors (Singapore citizen or permanent residents). Visa-free transit for 96 hours. |
| Slovakia | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Slovenia | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Solomon Islands | eVisa | 3 months | |
| Somalia | eVisa | 30 days | All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey. |
| South Africa | Electronic Travel Authorization | 90 days | ETA must be obtained online in advance via the Department of Home Affairs portal; processing is expected within 24 hours.
MoreThe authorisation can be used for entry within 180 days of issuance for tourism or private visits. Entry with an ETA is possible only through O. R. Tambo International Airport, Cape Town International Airport, Lanseria International Airport and King Shaka International Airport. |
| South Sudan | eVisa | – | Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. |
| Spain | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area |
| Sri Lanka | Electronic Travel Authorization | 30 days | Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days. |
| Sudan | Visa required | – | |
| Suriname | Visa not required | 90 days | An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available. |
| Sweden | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Switzerland | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. |
| Syria | Visa on arrival | 15 days | Visa approval (security clearance) is mandatory for those flying directly to Syria. e-Visa website is not working. Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Syria. |
| Tajikistan | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| Tanzania | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 90 days | |
| Thailand | eVisa | 30 days | ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: All foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online, within 3 days before arrival (since 1 May 2025). (UK FCDO, Government of Canada) |
| Timor-Leste | Visa on arrival | 30 days | |
| Togo | eVisa | 15 days | |
| Tonga | Visa required | – | |
| Trinidad and Tobago | eVisa | – | |
| Tunisia | Visa not required | 90 days | |
| Turkey | Visa not required | 90 days | ID card valid; 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| Turkmenistan | Visa required | – | |
| Tuvalu | Visa on arrival | 1 month | |
| Uganda | eVisa | 3 months | Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda. |
| Ukraine | Visa not required | 90 days | ID-card valid for people living within 30 km (19 mi) border zone. 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| United Kingdom | eVisa | – | |
| United States | Visa required | – | |
| Uruguay | Visa required | – | |
| Uzbekistan | Visa not required | Unlimited | |
| Vanuatu | eVisa | – | |
| Vatican City | Visa not required | 90 days | 90 days within any 180-day period. |
| Venezuela | eVisa | – | Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. |
| Vietnam | eVisa | 90 days | e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. Visa not required for 30 days on Phú Quốc Island.ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: Since 15 April 2026 travellers arriving at Ho Chi Minh City airport (SGN) are encouraged to complete a digital arrival card online before arrival. (UK FCDO) |
| Yemen | Visa required | – | Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.). Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Yemen. |
| Zambia | Visa not required | 30 days | 30 days within any 12-month period for business trips. 90 days within any 12-month period for tourist trips. Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe. |
| Zimbabwe | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 30 days |
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Moldovan passport holders visit without a visa?
Of the 193 destinations in this table, 71 need no visa, 15 issue a visa on arrival, 15 offer an eVisa or a visa on arrival, 45 require an eVisa applied for online, 6 require an online travel authorisation and 40 require a visa in advance (1 has other or special arrangements). The counts come from Wikipedia's table, last edited 9 October 2026, with aifly's corrections applied.
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for the United States?
For Moldovan passport holders: Visa required.
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for Thailand?
For Moldovan passport holders: eVisa, allowed stay 30 days. All foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online, within 3 days before arrival (since 1 May 2025).
Sources and licence
Visa table: adapted from Wikipedia contributors, “Visa requirements for Moldovan citizens”, revision 1379406080 (last edited 9 October 2026), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. aifly reformatted it, removed footnote markers, shortened long notes behind “More” and added the rows marked ✔, ℹ or ⚠ from the official sources linked in each row. The visa table on this page is available under the same licence, CC BY-SA 4.0.
See every passport on the visa requirements by passport page.