Moldova•EuropeLong-Stay Work Visa (Type D/W)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-45 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 employment in Moldova. Valid for up to 12 months. Requires employment contract and work permit approval. Can lead to permanent residency after 5 years.
The work visa (Type D) allows foreign nationals to be employed in Moldova. It requires an employment contract with a Moldovan employer and favorable opinion from the National Agency for Employment. The visa can be renewed annually and provides a pathway to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous residence.
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Requirements
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
Employment contract
Signed employment contract with Moldovan employer
Favorable opinion
Favorable opinion from National Agency for Employment (ANOFM)
Educational credentials
Copies of degrees, diplomas, or professional qualifications
Criminal record
Police certificate or judicial record from home country, translated into Romanian or English
Proof of accommodation
Lease agreement or accommodation confirmation in Moldova
Travel medical insurance
Minimum coverage EUR 30,000, valid throughout Moldova
Sponsor Documents
Company registration
Proof of employer company registration and legitimacy
Company documents
Tax registration, business license, and organizational documents
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency after 5 years
- Can bring family members
- Multiple year renewable
- Tied to employment contract duration
- Can transition to other visa types
- Access to social benefits with employer
Considerations
- Employer-dependent status
- Complex application process
- Requires work permit approval first
- Limited to contracted employment
- Criminal record check required
- Long processing time overall
Application Process
Secure employment contract
Obtain signed employment contract from Moldovan employer
Employer applies for work permit
Employer submits to National Agency for Employment for favorable opinion
Receive favorable opinion
Wait for National Agency for Employment approval (30-45 days)
Gather visa documents
Collect required documents including employment contract and favorable opinion
Apply for Type D visa
Submit visa application at Moldova embassy with work permit documents
Pay consular fee
Pay EUR 40 visa application fee
Receive visa
Obtain Type D work visa
Register residence
Register address at local Bürgeramt after arrival
Activate work permit
Complete work permit activation at employment office upon arrival
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