# Moldova visa for Nepali citizens

> Moldova visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 3-15 working days standard; 3 working days express (urgent fee). · Stay: 30 to 90 days within 6 months from…

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Last updated: 2026-05-04

## Embassy / mission

- **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 -- 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)
- **Payment:** 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.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Type C -- Tourist e-Visa

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday -- short-stay leisure travel within Moldova.
**Stay duration:** 30 to 90 days within 6 months from date of entry.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; validity 90 days to 5 years.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 3-15 working days standard; 3 working days express (urgent fee).
**How 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.
**Financial requirement:** 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.

**Required documents:**

- 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
- 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) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Moldova e-Visa is one of the easiest EU-candidate-state visas for Nepalis -- no embassy visit, no biometrics, no in-person interview. Approval rate is high for clean applications.
- Common Moldovan tourism: Chisinau (capital), Cricova / Milestii Mici / Purcari wineries (UNESCO-listed -- some of the largest wine cellars in the world), Orheiul Vechi monastery cave-complex, Soroca Fortress.
- Common refusal reasons (rare for e-Visa): passport <3 months validity, unclear photo, prior overstay record.

### Business — Type C -- Business e-Visa

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions.
**Stay duration:** 30 to 90 days within 6 months.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 3-15 working days.
**How to apply:** Apply online at evisa.gov.md OR VFS Global Moldova New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, online application
- Invitation letter from Moldovan company (host details, IDNO tax ID, State Registration Chamber registration, purpose, duration)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle -- Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

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

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Type B: up to 5 days per entry. Type A: up to 24 hours airside.
**Validity:** Single transit (Type A) or up to 1 year (Type B).
**Entries:** Single or Multiple (Type B); Single (Type A).
**Processing time:** 3-15 working days.
**How to apply:** Type B: evisa.gov.md (online). Type A: ONLY Embassy of Moldova New Delhi (NOT eligible for e-Visa).

**Required documents:**

- Passport (3+ months validity)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 5 days of arrival (Type B) / 24 hours (Type A)
- Visa for next destination (or visa-free entitlement)
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- Type A airport-transit visa is rarely needed -- Chisinau airport-transit (without leaving the international zone) is generally permitted for Nepalis without a Type A visa for layovers <24 hours.
- For overland-transit through Moldova (e.g. Romania -> Moldova -> Ukraine), apply for Type B e-Visa.

### Medical — Type C -- Medical Treatment

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment in Moldova -- Chisinau medical-tourism (popular for affordable specialised care + IVF) is a small but growing sector.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days; renewable inside Moldova for longer treatment.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** Variable; urgent cases expedited (3 days); non-urgent 10-15 days.
**How to apply:** evisa.gov.md OR Embassy of Moldova New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Letter from Moldovan treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing EUR-equivalent of treatment cost + living costs)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised English / Romanian translations + Nepal MoFA apostille)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, application form
- Health insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- Accommodation arrangements in Moldova
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Chisinau hospitals commonly used by international patients: Republican Clinical Hospital, Medpark International Hospital, Ana Maria Clinic.
- For treatment > 90 days, switch to Type D inside Moldova via BMA.

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

**Purpose:** Visit relatives or friends resident in Moldova.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within 6 months.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 3-15 working days.
**How to apply:** evisa.gov.md OR VFS Global Moldova New Delhi OR Embassy New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Invitation letter from Moldovan host (notarised at Moldovan notary, registered with BMA)
- Host's Moldovan passport / Buletin de Identitate (Moldovan ID) / temporary residence permit copy
- Proof of relationship (family-tree certificate, birth/marriage certs translated + apostilled)
- Host's accommodation proof (lease / property deed)
- Travel insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- Return ticket
- ANY ONE income bundle
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Student — Type D -- Long-Stay Student

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Type D entry visa stay 90 days -> convert to Permis de Sedere (Residence Permit, study basis) at BMA for course duration on arrival.
**Validity:** Type D 1 year; residence permit aligned to course end.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15-30 working days for Type D.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Moldova New Delhi OR VFS Global Moldova New Delhi after receiving Letter of Acceptance from Moldovan university -> Permis de Sedere at BMA within 30 days of arrival.
**Financial requirement:** EUR 200/month (Moldovan student maintenance level) + tuition (USD 4,000-6,000/year for English-medium MBBS at Nicolae Testemitanu) + return airfare.

**Required documents:**

- Letter of Acceptance from Moldovan university (Ministry of Education sealed)
- Tuition payment receipt (or first-year instalment) OR scholarship confirmation
- Health insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- Passport, photo, application form
- Academic transcripts -- notarised English / Romanian translations + MoFA Nepal apostille
- English / Romanian language proficiency proof (course-dependent)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months OR sponsor affidavit)
- Source-of-funds explanation
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor + HIV test
- Statement of purpose / CV
- Travel from Nepal to Embassy New Delhi or VFS New Delhi
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Chisinau) is the primary Nepali medical-degree pathway in Moldova -- USD 4,000-6,000/year tuition for English-medium MBBS, NMC-recognised IF institution on WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (verify currently).
- Type D student visa holders MUST register at BMA within 30 days of arrival to obtain Permis de Sedere.
- Moldova has been a popular alternative to Ukrainian medical universities since the 2022 war -- some Nepali students transferred from Ukrainian universities to Nicolae Testemitanu.

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

**Purpose:** Employment in Moldova on the basis of a Work Permit cleared by the National Agency for Employment (ANOFM).
**Stay duration:** Type D 90 days -> 1-year Permis de Sedere (work basis), renewable; permanent residence after 5 years.
**Validity:** Type D 1 year; residence permit per employment agreement.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 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.
**How to apply:** Two-step: ANOFM Work Permit + Type D at Embassy New Delhi / VFS Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Specific job offer from Moldovan employer; employer obtains Work Permit from ANOFM with labour-market test (waived for IT-sector occupations under Moldova IT Park preferential regime); relevant qualifications.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Moldovan Work Permit issued by ANOFM to the Moldovan employer
- Employment contract signed by both parties (Moldovan Labour Code-compliant)
- CV + qualifications (notarised English / Romanian translations + apostille)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor + HIV test
- Health insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- Travel from Nepal to Embassy New Delhi / VFS Delhi
- ANY ONE income bundle
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Common Nepali sectors: IT outsourcing (Chisinau Moldova IT Park residents -- Endava / Allied Testing / Pentalog -- USD 1,200-3,000/month + flat 7% income tax under IT Park regime), agriculture (wine industry seasonal -- USD 600-900/month), construction (Chisinau infrastructure -- USD 700-1,000/month).
- Moldova IT Park (Government Decision No. 1144/2017) -- preferential 7% flat tax for IT residents (covers IT companies + employees); waived labour-market test for foreign IT specialists -- one of the most generous IT-sector regimes in Eastern Europe.
- Permanent residence eligible after 5 years on Permis de Sedere; Moldovan citizenship after 8 years total + Romanian language B1.

### Multi-Entry — Type D -- Family Reunion

**Purpose:** Join a Moldovan-citizen / Moldovan-resident spouse, parent, or minor child in Moldova.
**Stay duration:** Type D 90 days -> 1 to 5-year Permis de Sedere aligned to relationship.
**Validity:** Type D 1 year; residence permit renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15-30 working days for Type D.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Moldova New Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Moldovan-citizen / Moldovan-resident sponsor (1+ year of legal residence); proven family relationship; sponsor accommodation + income proof; both parties' character and health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photos (applicant + sponsor)
- Marriage / civil-union certificate OR birth certificate establishing relationship (translated to Romanian + apostilled)
- Sponsor's Moldovan passport / Permis de Sedere / Buletin de Identitate copy
- Sponsor income proof (last 6 months payslips + Moldovan tax returns)
- Sponsor accommodation proof
- Notarised letter of sponsorship
- Police clearance from each country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (apostilled)
- Health certificate
- Travel insurance *(conditional)*

### Diplomatic — Type D -- Digital Nomad Visa

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Type D 90 days -> 1-year Permis de Sedere, renewable.
**Validity:** Per income-eligibility cycle.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15-30 calendar days.
**How to apply:** Embassy of Moldova New Delhi or VFS Global Moldova New Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Monthly income >= EUR 1,400 (one of the lowest digital-nomad thresholds in Europe -- vs. EUR 3,500 Greece / EUR 3,480 Portugal); foreign employment contract OR freelance contracts >= 6 months old; cannot work for Moldovan employer; clean criminal record.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Foreign employment contract OR freelance / consultancy contracts (>= 6 months active)
- Bank statements (last 6 months) showing income >= EUR 1,400/month
- Tax declaration / payment proof from country of tax residence
- Health insurance covering Moldova (EUR 30,000+, valid 12 months)
- Moldovan accommodation proof (rental agreement)
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled)
- CV + portfolio (for freelancers)
- Statement that you will NOT take Moldovan employment
- Travel to Embassy New Delhi or VFS Delhi

**Notes:**
- Moldovan Digital Nomad Visa is the LOWEST-income-threshold EU-candidate-state DNV at EUR 1,400/month -- competitive vs. Hungary EUR 3,000 / Greece EUR 3,500 / Portugal EUR 3,480.
- Combined with Moldova's low cost of living (Chisinau ~30% cheaper than Bucharest / 50% cheaper than Western EU capitals), DNV holders can save substantially while building EU-equivalent residence history.
- After 5 years on Permis de Sedere, eligible for permanent residence; Moldovan citizenship after 3 more years (8 total) + Romanian language B1.

### Retirement — Type D -- Investor / Self-Employed

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** Type D 90 days -> 1 to 3-year Permis de Sedere.
**Validity:** Per investment / business operation.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 15-30 working days for Type D; State Registration Chamber business registration 5 business days.
**How to apply:** Register Moldovan S.R.L. at State Registration Chamber -> apply for Type D at Embassy New Delhi or VFS Delhi -> Permis de Sedere at BMA within 30 days of arrival.
**Eligibility:** Moldovan business registration (S.R.L. with MDL 5,400 minimum capital) at State Registration Chamber; minimum investment USD 60,000 in qualifying sectors (IT Park / agriculture / wine / manufacturing); business plan; clean character + tax history.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Moldovan business registration (State Registration Chamber extract with IDNO tax ID)
- Articles of incorporation
- Bank deposit / capital infusion proof
- Detailed business plan (Romanian or English)
- Moldovan commercial lease / property deed
- CV + relevant industry experience
- Tax clearance from Nepal (apostilled)
- Police clearance + health certificate
- ANY ONE income bundle (personal-funds proof)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Moldova IT Park (Government Decision No. 1144/2017) offers preferential 7% flat tax for IT residents -- one of the most generous IT-sector regimes in Eastern Europe. Targets foreign IT companies + their employees.
- Moldovan corporate-income tax 12% standard / 7% IT Park / 4% small business (revenue < MDL 1.2M / EUR 60k) -- among lowest in Europe.
- After 5 years on Permis de Sedere, eligible for permanent residence; Moldovan citizenship after 8 years total + Romanian language B1.

## Important general 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.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Moldova visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, transit, medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: 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).
3. **Submit 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)** — 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.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 3-15 working days standard; 3 working days express (urgent fee).. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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

- 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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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*