# Moldova Visa Fees for Indians in 2026 (INR, VFS Charges Included) > Moldova visa fees for Indians in 2026: EUR 82 short stay, EUR 94 long stay, EUR 70 transit, INR 1,350 VFS fee, and why the Embassy's figures differ. _Published: 2026-10-24 · Reading time: 4 min · Words: 1003_ ## TL;DR VFS charges Indians EUR 82 (INR 7,501) for a Moldovan short-stay visa, EUR 94 (INR 8,572) for a long-stay visa and EUR 70 (INR 6,429) for transit, plus a non-refundable INR 1,350 service fee. Minors pay no visa fee, and Indians with a valid EU, Schengen, UK, US or Canada visa may enter without one. ## Key takeaways - Short stay: EUR 82 / INR 7,501; long stay: EUR 94 / INR 8,572; transit B: EUR 70 / INR 6,429 (VFS). - The Embassy page lists lower figures: 70 euro (7700 INR) short stay and 80 euro (8800 INR) long stay. - VFS service fee INR 1,350: no exemption, non-refundable, paid in cash or by POS. - Minors up to 18 pay no visa fee. - Tourists must show at least 30 euro per day and not less than 300 EUR for stays under 10 days. **According to VFS Global's Moldova visa page for India, an Indian pays EUR 82 (INR 7,501) for a short-stay visa, EUR 94 (INR 8,572) for a long-stay D visa and EUR 70 (INR 6,429) for a transit B visa, plus a non-refundable VFS service fee of INR 1,350. Minors up to 18 pay no visa fee.** ## Article For Moldova, the Embassy and VFS publish different fee figures, and some Indians need no Moldovan visa at all. This article lays out both fee tables and the other money you must show, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For eligibility and documents in full, see our Moldova visa guide for Indian citizens. ### Moldova visa fees in INR: the VFS table VFS Global collects the consular fee at its counter on behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in New Delhi. These are the amounts on the VFS one-pager: Visa or serviceTypes coveredFeeShort stay (Type C)C/T tourist, C/V visit, C/A business, C/TS transport, C/S sports, C/AD cultural, scientific, humanitarian or short medicalEUR 82 / INR 7,501Long stay (Type D)Entrepreneurial, employment, study, family reunification, religious, medical, IT, intra-company transfer, internshipEUR 94 / INR 8,572Transit visa (Type B)Transit through MoldovaEUR 70 / INR 6,429Airport transit visa (Type A)Airport transitEUR 35 / INR 3,215PCC legalisationPolice clearance certificateEUR 25 / INR 2,546Minors (up to 18 years)All typesGratisThe PCC legalisation fee matters for long-stay applicants, because most D visas ask for a criminal record certificate that is translated and legalised or apostilled. ### Why does the Embassy page show different amounts? The Embassy of Moldova's own fee page states a consular fee of 70 euro (7700 INR) for short-stay visas and 80 euro (8800 INR) for long-stay visas. VFS shows EUR 82 / INR 7,501 and EUR 94 / INR 8,572. The two official sources disagree. What this means for you: the fee is paid at the VFS counter, so carry enough to cover the higher VFS figure. If the difference matters to your budget, email the Embassy at consul.newdelhi@mfa.gov.md before you go. ### What does the INR 1,350 VFS service fee cover, and how do you pay? VFS charges a service fee of INR 1,350 per application in India. Three rules apply: - No exemption. Even a minor who pays no visa fee pays the service fee. - Non-refundable, whatever the outcome. - Paid at submission in cash or by POS (card). The visa fee itself is paid at the VFS counter in cash, by POS or by UPI, and it is also non-refundable. ### Can you avoid paying for a Moldovan visa? Two options can save you the VFS visit: - Visa-free entry with another visa. Indians holding a residence permit or a valid visa (excluding transit visas) from an EU member state, a Schengen state, the UK, the USA or Canada may travel to Moldova without a Moldovan visa while that document is valid. - e-Visa. Transit and short-stay visas can be applied for online at www.evisa.gov.md. Documents are uploaded, the approved e-Visa is emailed, and you show a printed copy at any border crossing. The e-Visa portal's fees were not verified for this article, so check the price on the portal before applying. Holding visa does not automatically give the right to enter. Border police may ask for proof that you meet the entry conditions. ### What other money must you show with a tourist application? The fee is the smaller part of the financial picture. For a tourist (C/T) visa, Moldova asks for proof of means of subsistence: - A bank statement issued no longer than 10 days before submission. - A minimum of 30 euro per day of stay, and not less than 300 EUR for stays under 10 days. You also need travel medical insurance valid throughout Moldova with cover of not less than EUR 30,000, a round-trip ticket reservation, a day-to-day itinerary, and an accommodation reservation or a commitment of maintenance signed by a person in Moldova. A verifiable hotel booking and flight reservation meet the reservation requirement without paying in full before the decision. Photos are a common reason for a wasted trip to VFS: two matte colour photos, 35mm x 45mm, white background only, no border, teeth not visible, and not more than 1 month old according to VFS. ### Where do you pay and how long is the wait? VFS runs Moldova Visa Application Centres in New Delhi, Chennai, Cochin, Jalandhar, Kolkata and Mumbai. Submission hours are 09:00–13:00 and collection 10:00–17:00. The Embassy says you may submit at any of the listed centres. VFS quotes a minimum of 10 working days. The Embassy's rule is 10 calendar days from an admissible application, extendable to 20 calendar days in justified cases. An employment (D/AM) visa application also needs the prior decision granting the right of temporary residence for work purposes. #### Before you pay - Check whether your Schengen, UK, US or Canada visa already lets you enter without a Moldovan visa. - Check your passport: issued in the past 10 years and valid at least 3 months beyond your departure from Moldova. - Bring colour photocopies of all original documents. Yatra For Fun's Gurugram office prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters for visa files, priced from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for the complete package. Contact us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or through the contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### Is the Moldova visa fee refundable if I am refused? No. VFS states the visa fee paid at the counter is non-refundable, and the INR 1,350 service fee is also non-refundable. #### Do children pay for a Moldova visa? Minors up to 18 years pay no visa fee. The INR 1,350 VFS service fee has no exemption, so it is charged for every applicant, including children. #### How much is a Moldova airport transit visa for Indians? VFS lists the Type A airport transit visa at EUR 35 / INR 3,215. A Type B transit visa for travelling through Moldova costs EUR 70 / INR 6,429. #### Can I pay the Moldova visa fee by UPI? Yes. The visa fee is accepted at the VFS counter in cash, by POS or by UPI. The VFS service fee is paid in cash or by POS at submission. ## FAQ ### Is the Moldova visa fee refundable if I am refused? No. VFS states the visa fee paid at the counter is non-refundable, and the INR 1,350 service fee is also non-refundable. ### Do children pay for a Moldova visa? Minors up to 18 years pay no visa fee. The INR 1,350 VFS service fee has no exemption, so it is charged for every applicant, including children. ### How much is a Moldova airport transit visa for Indians? VFS lists the Type A airport transit visa at EUR 35 / INR 3,215. A Type B transit visa for travelling through Moldova costs EUR 70 / INR 6,429. ### Can I pay the Moldova visa fee by UPI? Yes. The visa fee is accepted at the VFS counter in cash, by POS or by UPI. The VFS service fee is paid in cash or by POS at submission. ## Sources 1. [VFS Global — Apply for Visa to Moldova in India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/moldova/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global 2. [Embassy of Moldova in India — Consular Fees and Related Charges](https://india.mfa.gov.md/en/content/consular-fees-and-related-charges) — Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in New Delhi 3. [Embassy of Moldova in India — Short Stay Visa Requirements (Type C)](https://india.mfa.gov.md/en/content/short-stay-visa-requirements-and-supporting-documents-type-c) — Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in New Delhi