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Moldova Visa for Nepali Citizens

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Nepali passport holders visiting Moldova as tourists use the Type C -- Tourist e-Visa. Visa fee: EUR 40 (single-entry) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) / EUR 80 urgent (3-day processing). Processing time: 3-15 working days standard. Apply online at evisa.gov.md. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Type C -- Tourist e-VisaStay: 30 to 90 days within 6 months from date of entry.
Visa fee: EUR 40 (single-entry) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) / EUR 80 urgent (3-day processing)
Processing time: 3-15 working days standard
Where to apply: Onlineevisa.gov.md

At a glance

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

Visa fee: EUR 40 (single-entry) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) / EUR 80 urgent (3-day processing). Children <18 reduced.
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 types

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).
Fee
EUR 40 (single-entry) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) / EUR 80 urgent (3-day processing). Children <18 reduced.
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.
Fee
EUR 40 / 60 / 80 urgent.
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.
Fee
Type B EUR 40 / 60 (e-Visa) / Type A EUR 30 (Embassy New Delhi only).
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.
Fee
EUR 40-60.
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.
Fee
EUR 40-60.
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.
Fee
EUR 60-100 (Type D entry visa) + MDL-denominated residence permit.
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.
Fee
EUR 100-150 (Type D) + MDL-denominated work-permit + residence-permit fees.
Other route — 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.
Fee
EUR 100.
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.
Fee
EUR 100 (Type D) + MDL-denominated residence permit.
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.
Fee
EUR 100-150 (Type D) + MDL-denominated business-registration + residence-permit fees.

Checklist

Required documents — Moldova tourist visa

20 required · 9 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

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)
Conditional
Typically NOT required for e-Visa; requested only on random audit.
ANY ONE income bundle -- Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only if requested)
Conditional
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
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.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
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.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
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.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
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.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Moldova visa

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: newdelhi@mfa.md, consulate.newdelhi@mfa.md
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

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
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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FAQ

Moldova visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Moldova visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Moldova as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Moldova for tourism use the Type C -- Tourist e-Visa, which allows a stay of 30 to 90 days within 6 months from date of entry.

How much is the Moldova tourist visa fee for Nepali citizens?

EUR 40 (single-entry) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) / EUR 80 urgent (3-day processing). Children <18 reduced. Fees change, so confirm the current amount at https://evisa.gov.md before paying (last reviewed 2026-05-04).

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.

Which Moldova mission handles visa applications from 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. Applications are lodged at 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.

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 official online portal for the Moldova visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://evisa.gov.md.

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 For Fun help with a Moldova visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Moldova visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: May 4, 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

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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