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Temporary Residence Permit (Permis de ședere temporară)
Moldova
Last verified: 2026-02-20
Fees, fines, and deadlines are approximate. Always verify with official sources.
Key Registrations & Procedures
Temporary Residence Permit (Permis de ședere temporară)
Deadline: Apply before your visa-free 90-day period expires
Processing Time: 30 calendar days processing. Permit valid for 1 year, renewable.
Fees: Approximately MDL 1,080 (state fee) + MDL 350 (card issuance)
Appointment: Appointment required at IGM. Book by phone or in person.
Required Documents:
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity remaining)
- Completed application form
- Two passport-sized photos (3×4 cm)
- Proof of purpose of stay (employment contract, university enrollment, family reunification)
- Proof of accommodation (rental contract or property ownership)
- Health insurance valid in Moldova
- Proof of sufficient financial means (minimum MDL 2,500/month equivalent)
- Medical certificate (including HIV test from Moldovan medical institution)
- Criminal record certificate from country of origin (apostilled and translated into Romanian)
Where to Do It:
IGM headquarters in Chișinău or regional IGM offices. Main office: str. Bogdan Petriceicu Hașdeu 63, Chișinău. Applications can only be submitted at IGM, not at other government offices.
If You Don't Do It:
Residing without a valid permit may result in fines of approximately MDL 3,000–5,000, deportation, and entry bans of up to 5 years. Always ensure your documents remain valid.
Regional Variations: Applications processed centrally by IGM. Regional offices accept applications but forward them to Chișinău for processing, which may add processing time.
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