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Moldova visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS Global + embassySources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Moldova visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Airport Transit Visa (Type A) is EUR 35 / INR 3215. Processing time (India (VFS)): Minimum 10 working days (indicative) Application locations listed include New Delhi, Chennai, Cochin, Jalandhar and Kolkata (1 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

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Moldova visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
EUR 35 / INR 3215Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Processing time
Minimum 10 working days (indicative)India (VFS)
Where to apply
6 locations listedNew Delhi, Chennai, Cochin…
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Moldova visa?

Applies via: VFS Global + embassy

Who handles applications in India

Applicants applying through the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in New Delhi submit their visa applications at VFS Global Visa Application Centres (New Delhi, Chennai, Cochin, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai). Transit and short-stay visas can alternatively be applied for online through the government e-Visa portal www.evisa.gov.md: documents are uploaded, the approved e-Visa is emailed, and a printed copy is used at any border crossing (no passport insertion). Holding a visa does not automatically confer the right to enter; border police may ask for proof of entry conditions.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Complete the application form

    Fill in the Moldova visa application form linked from the official pages below.

  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  3. 3

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: New Delhi, Chennai, Cochin, Jalandhar, Kolkata and Mumbai.

  4. 4

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Moldova visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

    EUR 35 / INR 3215

    VFS page

  • Transit Visa (Type B)

    EUR 70 / INR 6429

    VFS page

  • Short stay (C/T, C/V, C/A, C/TS, C/S, C/AD)

    EUR 82 / INR 7501

    VFS page. Embassy page states consular fee 70 euro (7700 INR).

  • Long stay (D/AI, D/AM, D/AS, D/VF, D/RU, D/TR, D/IT, D/TP, D/FT)

    EUR 94 / INR 8572

    VFS page. Embassy page states consular fee 80 euro (8800 INR).

  • PCC Legalization

    EUR 25 / INR 2546

    VFS page

  • Minors (up to 18 years)

    Gratis

    Visa fee paid in Cash/POS/UPI at VFS counter; non-refundable

Service fee: INR 1350 (VFS Service Fee, India); no exemption; non-refundable; paid in cash or POS at submission

Checklist

What documents are required for a Moldova visa from India?

All applicants

6 items
  • Application form
  • Travel document (passport) issued in the past 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond intended departure from Moldova (minors: also birth certificate and legal representative's passport)
  • Two recent passport size photographs — recent matte colour photo 35mm x 45mm
  • Invitation issued by the General Inspectorate for Migration, or a residence permit or valid visa (except transit) issued by an EU/Schengen state, the UK, the USA or Canada
  • Travel medical insurance valid throughout Moldova covering the whole stay, repatriation, emergency treatment/hospitalisation or death, not less than EUR 30,000
  • Colour photocopies of all original Indian documents and documents received from Moldova (passport, previous visas, PCC, invitation, contract etc.)

Tourism (C/T)

5 items
  • Reservation at a tourist accommodation unit or commitment of maintenance and accommodation signed by a person from Moldova
  • Round-trip ticket reservation (or driving licence, green card insurance and vehicle registration if by car)
  • Day to day itinerary (VFS)
  • Proof of means of subsistence: bank statement issued no longer than 10 days before submission, minimum 30 euro/day, not less than 300 EUR for stays under 10 days
  • Tourist visa cannot be extended

Visit (C/V)

5 items
  • Copy of ID or residence permit of the inviting person
  • Free-form invitation from a natural person resident in Moldova (unless GIM invitation held)
  • Accommodation reservation or commitment of maintenance
  • Round-trip ticket reservation
  • Proof of means of subsistence

Business (C/A)

4 items
  • Invitation from a natural person, company, NGO or public authority to meetings/conferences/fairs, or GIM invitation
  • Accommodation reservation or commitment of maintenance
  • Round-trip ticket reservation
  • Proof of means of subsistence

Transport (C/TS)

4 items
  • Documents certifying the applicant's job and work during stay
  • Driving licence, green card insurance and vehicle registration
  • Certified copy of the transport company licence
  • Proof of means of subsistence

Sport activities (C/S)

2 items
  • Official list of the foreign delegation with each member's position
  • Accommodation, round-trip ticket, means of subsistence

Official mission (C/MI)

1 item
  • Verbal note or official letter attesting official status and purpose

Entrepreneurial activity (D/AI)

3 items
  • Invitation
  • Proof of investments in the national economy and/or shareholder/manager status
  • Criminal record from country of origin, translated into Romanian or English and legalised/apostilled

Employment (D/AM)

3 items
  • Decision granting the right of temporary residence for work purposes
  • Proof of means of subsistence
  • Criminal record (translated, legalised/apostilled)

Study (D/AS)

5 items
  • Confirmation of approval to studies from the educational institution
  • Proof of means of payment for studies and maintenance (or scholarship proof)
  • Parental consent for minors
  • Criminal record (except minors under 16)
  • Exchange programme: inter-institution agreement and commitment of maintenance

Family reunification (D/VF)

3 items
  • Acceptance by General Inspectorate for Migration on family reunion conditions
  • Proof of family ties (marriage/birth certificate)
  • Criminal record (except minors under 16)

Religious and humanitarian (D/RU)

5 items
  • Excerpt from State Register of Legal Entities of inviting organisation
  • Proof of belonging to a recognised religion or humanitarian organisation
  • Volunteer contract or collaboration agreement
  • Proof of accommodation and means of subsistence
  • Criminal record

Medical treatment (D/TR)

4 items
  • Letter of acceptance from medical institution with diagnosis and duration
  • Proof of means of support and medical treatment
  • Companion: proof of capacity to accompany
  • Criminal record (except minors under 16)

Photo

What are the Moldova visa photo specifications?

Size
3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (35mm x 45mm)
Background
White only
  • Colour, matte, without border
  • Not more than 1 month old (VFS)
  • Face 70-80% of photograph, looking directly at camera
  • No headgear/hat/cap (religious headgear case by case); chin, nose, eyes, ears, eyebrows uncovered; teeth not visible
  • No staple marks; scanned and colour photocopies not accepted

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Moldova visa?

Required

Travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Republic of Moldova, covering the expected period of stay and repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical treatment, emergency hospitalisation or death, not less than EUR 30,000.

Processing

How long does Moldova visa processing take?

India (VFS)
Minimum 10 working days (indicative)
Embassy
10 calendar days from submission of an admissible application; may be extended up to 20 calendar days in justified cases

Visa types

Which Moldova visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Transit

  • Airport Transit Visa (Type – A)
  • Transit Visa (Type – B)

Short Stay (Type C)

  • Tourist Visa (Type – C/T)
  • Visit Visa (Type – C/V)
  • Business Visa (Type – C/A)
  • Transport (Type – C/TS)
  • Sports Activity (Type – C/S)
  • Cultural, Scientific & Humanitarian activities, Medical Treatment for short period (Type – C/AD)
  • Official mission (C/MI) — embassy list

Long Stay (Type D)

  • Entrepreneurial Activity (Type – D/AI)
  • Employment Visa (Type – D/AM)
  • Study Visa (Type – D/AS)
  • Family Re-unification Visa (Type – D/VF)
  • Religious & Humanitarian Activity Visa (Type – D/RU)
  • Medical Treatment Visa (Type – D/TR)
  • Information Technology Activities Visa (Type – D/TI)
  • Temporary transfer of the staff within the same legal person Visa (Type – D/TP)
  • Internship Activities Visa (Type – D/FT)
  • Diplomatic and service activities (D/DS) — embassy list

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Moldova visa?

  • New Delhi
  • Chennai
  • Cochin
  • Jalandhar
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai

FAQ

Moldova visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Moldova visa fee for Indian citizens?

Airport Transit Visa (Type A): EUR 35 / INR 3215; Transit Visa (Type B): EUR 70 / INR 6429; Short stay (C/T, C/V, C/A, C/TS, C/S, C/AD): EUR 82 / INR 7501. 3 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: INR 1350 (VFS Service Fee, India); no exemption; non-refundable; paid in cash or POS at submission.

What documents are required for a Moldova visa from India?

Application form; Travel document (passport) issued in the past 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond intended departure from Moldova (minors: also birth certificate and legal representative's passport); Two recent passport size photographs — recent matte colour photo 35mm x 45mm; Invitation issued by the General Inspectorate for Migration, or a residence permit or valid visa (except transit) issued by an EU/Schengen state, the UK, the USA or Canada; Travel medical insurance valid throughout Moldova covering the whole stay, repatriation, emergency treatment/hospitalisation or death, not less than EUR 30,000; Colour photocopies of all original Indian documents and documents received from Moldova (passport, previous visas, PCC, invitation, contract etc.). Category-specific checklists are listed for 12 visa categories.

How long does Moldova visa processing take for Indians?

India (VFS): Minimum 10 working days (indicative); Embassy: 10 calendar days from submission of an admissible application; may be extended up to 20 calendar days in justified cases.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Moldova visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: New Delhi, Chennai, Cochin, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai.

What photo size is required for a Moldova visa?

Size: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (35mm x 45mm). Background: White only.

Is travel medical insurance required for a Moldova visa?

Yes. Travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Republic of Moldova, covering the expected period of stay and repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical treatment, emergency hospitalisation or death, not less than EUR 30,000.

Which Moldova visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Transit, Short Stay (Type C) and Long Stay (Type D). 19 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

Sources

Machine-readable version: /visa/india/moldova/markdown

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