Moldova•EuropeLong-Stay Entrepreneurship Visa (Type D/AI)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
40 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 12 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-term visa for foreign investors and entrepreneurs establishing or investing in Moldovan businesses. Valid for up to 12 months and renewable. Can lead to permanent residency.
The entrepreneurship visa (Type D/AI) is for foreign nationals investing in Moldova's economy by establishing new businesses or investing in existing companies. Investors must become shareholders or hold management positions.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
164,400 MDL
per year
Minimum Savings
2,700 MDL
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months beyond intended departure months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Issued within past 10 years, valid for at least 3 months beyond departure
Passport photo
Recent color photo, 35x45mm
Business plan
Detailed business plan for Moldovan business operation
Company registration
Company registration certificate or shareholder documentation
Investment proof
Bank statements or documentation proving investment/capital transfer
Financial statements
Personal and business financial statements
Criminal record
Police certificate or judicial record, translated into Romanian or English
Proof of accommodation
Accommodation in Moldova
Travel medical insurance
Minimum coverage EUR 30,000, valid throughout Moldova
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency after 5 years
- Can bring family members
- Flexible business structure
- Renewable annually
- Business support from government
- Low corporate tax rate in Moldova
- EU trade agreement benefits
Considerations
- Requires significant capital investment
- Business plan scrutiny
- Ongoing business maintenance required
- Criminal record check required
- Complex application process
- Regular financial reporting required
Application Process
Develop business plan
Create comprehensive business plan for investment in Moldova
Register company
Register business entity in Moldova or secure share in existing company
Gather documentation
Collect business documents, financial records, and investment proof
Contact embassy
Schedule appointment at Moldova diplomatic mission
Submit visa application
Submit visa application with business and investment documents
Pay consular fee
Pay EUR 40 visa fee
Await decision
Wait for visa processing decision
Collect visa
Retrieve entrepreneurship visa from embassy
Application Forms
Type D Entrepreneurship Visa Application
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