Moldova Visa for Nepali Citizens

Up-to-date Moldova visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.

At a glance — Moldova Type C -- Tourist e-Visa

Processing time: 3-15 working days standard; 3 working days express (urgent fee).
Stay duration: 30 to 90 days within 6 months from date of entry.
Visa validity: Single, double, or multiple-entry; validity 90 days to 5 years.
Entries: Single or Multiple.
Bank balance / financial proof: EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (Moldovan-prescribed level) -- NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.
Where to apply: Apply 100% online at https://evisa.gov.md -- credit-card payment, decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email; print and carry on travel day. NO embassy visit required, NO biometrics, NO interview.

Visa categories available

Tourist — Type C -- Tourist e-Visa

Tourism, sightseeing, holiday -- short-stay leisure travel within Moldova.

Stay: 30 to 90 days within 6 months from date of entry.
Processing: 3-15 working days standard; 3 working days express (urgent fee).

Business — Type C -- Business e-Visa

Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions.

Stay: 30 to 90 days within 6 months.
Processing: 3-15 working days.

Transit — Type B -- Transit Visa (e-Visa) + Type A -- Airport Transit

Type B: transit through Moldovan territory en route to a third country (rail / road). Type A: transit through Chisinau (KIV) airport without entering Moldovan territory.

Stay: Type B: up to 5 days per entry. Type A: up to 24 hours airside.
Processing: 3-15 working days.

Medical — Type C -- Medical Treatment

Receive medical treatment in Moldova -- Chisinau medical-tourism (popular for affordable specialised care + IVF) is a small but growing sector.

Stay: Up to 90 days; renewable inside Moldova for longer treatment.
Processing: Variable; urgent cases expedited (3 days); non-urgent 10-15 days.

Family Visit — Type C -- Private Visit (Family / Friends)

Visit relatives or friends resident in Moldova.

Stay: Up to 90 days within 6 months.
Processing: 3-15 working days.

Student — Type D -- Long-Stay Student

Full-time study at a Moldovan higher education institution accredited by ANACEC -- popular for Nepali medical students at Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Chisinau).

Stay: Type D entry visa stay 90 days -> convert to Permis de Sedere (Residence Permit, study basis) at BMA for course duration on arrival.
Processing: 15-30 working days for Type D.

Work — Type D -- Long-Stay Work / Employment

Employment in Moldova on the basis of a Work Permit cleared by the National Agency for Employment (ANOFM).

Stay: Type D 90 days -> 1-year Permis de Sedere (work basis), renewable; permanent residence after 5 years.
Processing: Full pathway: 4-6 months. (1) Moldovan employer obtains Work Permit from ANOFM -- 30-60 days; (2) migrant lodges Type D at Embassy New Delhi or VFS New Delhi -- 30 days; (3) Permis de Sedere at BMA within 30 days of arrival.

Multi-Entry — Type D -- Family Reunion

Join a Moldovan-citizen / Moldovan-resident spouse, parent, or minor child in Moldova.

Stay: Type D 90 days -> 1 to 5-year Permis de Sedere aligned to relationship.
Processing: 15-30 working days for Type D.

Diplomatic — Type D -- Digital Nomad Visa

Remote work for a foreign employer / freelance for foreign clients while living in Moldova. Moldovan Digital Nomad Visa is among the lowest-income-threshold options in Europe.

Stay: Type D 90 days -> 1-year Permis de Sedere, renewable.
Processing: 15-30 calendar days.

Retirement — Type D -- Investor / Self-Employed

Establish or invest in a business in Moldova. Moldova's low-tax IT Park regime + EU-candidate status + low operating costs attract small-to-mid-cap investors.

Stay: Type D 90 days -> 1 to 3-year Permis de Sedere.
Processing: 15-30 working days for Type D; State Registration Chamber business registration 5 business days.

Required documents — Moldova tourist visa

Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages)
Required
Recent digital passport-size photo (uploaded to e-Visa portal)
Required
Online e-Visa application (evisa.gov.md) + EUR payment via credit card
Required
Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary)
Required
Hotel booking confirmation
Required
Travel insurance (recommended, EUR 30,000+ medical cover)
Conditional
Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent)
Typically NOT required for e-Visa; requested only on random audit.
Conditional
ANY ONE income bundle -- Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only if requested)
Conditional
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
Required
1. Business Income
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
Conditional
PAN Certificate
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Required
Business Registration Certificate
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Required
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Conditional
Latest Audit Report
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Required
Tax Clearance Certificate
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
Required
2. Salary-Based Income
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Conditional
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Required
Leave Approval Letter
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
Required
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Required
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
Required
3. Pension Income
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Conditional
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Required
Company ID Card (if available)
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Conditional
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Required
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
Required
4. Rental Income
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Conditional
Land Ownership Certificate
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Required
Building Completion Certificate
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Required
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).
Required

Moldova embassy in Nepal

Mission: Embassy of the Republic of Moldova -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal -- adjudicates Type A + Type D)
Address: D-2/22, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
Phone: +91 11 4607 2200, +91 11 4607 2201
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; consular section by appointment only.
Application centre: evisa.gov.md (PRIMARY for Type B + Type C) + VFS Global Moldova New Delhi (Type C + Type D) + Embassy New Delhi (Type A + Type D) — PRIMARY route for Type B (transit) + Type C (short-stay tourist / business / private visit): apply 100% online at https://evisa.gov.md -- no embassy visit required, 3-15 day processing. ALTERNATE route for Type C + Type D: lodge in person at VFS Global Moldova Visa Application Centre, New Delhi (Connaught Place / Shivaji Stadium). EXCLUSIVE route for Type A (airport transit) + Type D (long-stay > 90 days): in person at Embassy of Moldova New Delhi (D-2/22 Vasant Vihar). There is no Moldovan visa application centre or VFS partner directly in Kathmandu.
Online portal: https://evisa.gov.md -- Moldovan official e-Visa portal (PRIMARY channel for Nepali tourist + short-business applicants -- open since 2018) -- https://www.mfa.gov.md/en -- Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration visa-policy hub -- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/mda/visa-type -- VFS Global Moldova India (alternate intake for Type C + Type D) -- https://india.mfa.gov.md -- Embassy of Moldova New Delhi -- https://www.bma.gov.md -- Bureau for Migration and Asylum (in-country residence permits)

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
Income proof for Moldovan visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) -- no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a Moldovan visa BEFORE travel -- Nepal is on Moldova's visa-required list. There is NO visa-on-arrival at Chisinau (KIV) airport.
CRITICAL Nepal advantage -- Moldova e-Visa system (evisa.gov.md) is OPEN to Nepali passport holders since 2018. Apply 100% online for tourist + short business + transit (Type B + Type C). Processing 3-15 days, decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email -- no embassy visit required.
Type A (airport transit) and Type D (long-stay) applications CANNOT be lodged via e-Visa. Type A requires Embassy New Delhi; Type D requires either Embassy New Delhi OR VFS Global Moldova New Delhi.
Moldova is NOT in the EU or Schengen as of 2026 (EU candidate status granted 23 June 2022 along with Ukraine). Moldovan visas do NOT confer Schengen entry, and Schengen visas do not provide visa-free access to Moldova. Negotiations for EU membership ongoing; potential Schengen accession likely several years post-EU admission.
Moldovan visas governed by Law No. 200/2010 on the Regime of Foreigners + Government Decision No. 1187/2010 (Visa Procedure, consolidated 2024 amendments).
Standard fees: e-Visa Type B / Type C EUR 40 single / EUR 60 multi / EUR 80 urgent (3-day). Type D embassy fee EUR 60-150 depending on category. VFS Global service fee additional INR 1,400-2,800.
Common Nepali activity in Moldova: IT outsourcing (Chisinau tech corridor -- Endava / Allied Testing / Pentalog -- USD 1,200-3,000/month), agriculture (wine industry seasonal work -- USD 600-900/month), education (medical universities at Nicolae Testemitanu State University Chisinau -- USD 4,000-6,000/year tuition for English-medium MBBS, NMC-recognised if institution is on WHO World Directory of Medical Schools).
Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) -- non-disclosure under Article 16 of Law 200/2010 is grounds for refusal + future-application bar.
Moldova joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2007. Nepal joined 14 March 2024. Both parties Hague-aligned -- Nepal MoFA apostille is accepted directly by Moldovan authorities without further consular legalisation.
Moldovan currency MDL is non-tradable globally -- bring USD / EUR cash for first few days, then change to MDL at Chisinau banks. International cards accepted at major hotels + restaurants in Chisinau but rarely outside the capital.
Romanian language is official + widely spoken; Russian also common. English documents typically accepted for e-Visa applications; Romanian translations preferred for Type D.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Moldova visa — sourced from Moldova's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.

How long does a Moldova tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

3-15 working days standard; 3 working days express (urgent fee).

What bank balance is required for a Moldova visa?

EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (Moldovan-prescribed level) -- NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Moldova on a tourist visa?

30 to 90 days within 6 months from date of entry. (Type C -- Tourist e-Visa).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Moldova tourist visa?

Apply 100% online at https://evisa.gov.md -- credit-card payment, decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email; print and carry on travel day. NO embassy visit required, NO biometrics, NO interview.

What documents are required for a Moldova tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages); Recent digital passport-size photo (uploaded to e-Visa portal); Online e-Visa application (evisa.gov.md) + EUR payment via credit card; Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary); Hotel booking confirmation; Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application); PAN Certificate; Business Registration Certificate.

Where is the Moldova embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of the Republic of Moldova -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal -- adjudicates Type A + Type D) — D-2/22, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India. Phone: +91 11 4607 2200.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Moldova business visa?

Yes — Type C -- Business e-Visa. Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions. Processing: 3-15 working days..

Is there an online portal to apply for a Moldova visa?

Yes — apply online at https://evisa.gov.md -- Moldovan official e-Visa portal (PRIMARY channel for Nepali tourist + short-business applicants -- open since 2018) -- https://www.mfa.gov.md/en -- Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration visa-policy hub -- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/mda/visa-type -- VFS Global Moldova India (alternate intake for Type C + Type D) -- https://india.mfa.gov.md -- Embassy of Moldova New Delhi -- https://www.bma.gov.md -- Bureau for Migration and Asylum (in-country residence permits).

How is the Moldova visa fee paid?

e-Visa fees in EUR via credit card at evisa.gov.md checkout -- EUR 40 (Type B / Type C single-entry tourist) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) typical. Embassy New Delhi accepts INR demand draft for Type A and Type D applications. Inside Moldova, MDL (Moldovan leu) cash / card at BMA for residence-permit fees.

Can Yatra help with a Moldova visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Moldova including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: 4 May 2026

https://evisa.gov.md -- Moldovan official e-Visa portal (PRIMARY channel for Nepali tourist + short-business applicants -- open since 2018)
https://www.mfa.gov.md/en -- Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration visa-policy hub
https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/mda/visa-type -- VFS Global Moldova India (alternate intake for Type C + Type D)
https://india.mfa.gov.md -- Embassy of Moldova in New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
https://www.bma.gov.md -- Bureau for Migration and Asylum (in-country residence permits)
Moldovan Law No. 200/2010 on the Regime of Foreigners -- primary domestic legislation
Moldovan Government Decision No. 1187/2010 -- Visa Procedure (consolidated 2024 amendments)
Moldovan Government Decision No. 1144/2017 -- Moldova IT Park preferential 7% flat-tax regime
Moldova is NOT in the EU or Schengen as of 2026 (EU candidate status granted 23 June 2022)
Moldova joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2007; Nepal joined 14 March 2024 -- Nepal MoFA apostille accepted directly
e-Visa fees: EUR 40 single / EUR 60 multi / EUR 80 urgent (3-day) for Type B + Type C
Type D embassy fees EUR 60-150 depending on category
Moldovan Digital Nomad Visa: EUR 1,400/month income threshold (one of the LOWEST in Europe)
Nicolae Testemitanu State University Chisinau: NMC-recognised English-medium MBBS pathway for Nepali students at USD 4,000-6,000/year
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024

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