About the Moldova Digital Nomad Visa
Moldova offers the Digital Nomad Visa — Residence Permit for Remote Workers (Permis de ședere pentru nomazi digitali) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Moldova for 1 year (initial residence permit, renewable once for 1 additional year — maximum 2 years total). With proper local registration, possible to extend further under general residence rules (up to 5 years). Does not directly lead to permanent residency from this status alone. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least EUR2,700 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Moldova treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Minimum 3× the forecasted national average monthly salary. For 2026: approximately €2,700–€2,800/month (52,200 MDL). Threshold recalculates annually. In 2025 at launch: approximately $1,500–$2,000/month. Income must come from remote work for employers or businesses registered outside Moldova.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (2+ blank pages
- copy required)
- Recent passport-size photo (50×60 mm, white background)
- Completed application form (from BMA website or eVisa portal)
- Proof of remote employment or business ownership: employment contract with foreign company OR client contracts for freelancers OR company registration documents (all legalized and translated to Romanian)
- Bank statements for last 3 months showing consistent income of min €2,700–€2,800/month (2026 threshold)
- International health insurance valid in Moldova for full stay duration (1 year)
- Clean criminal record certificate (from country of citizenship
- translated to Romanian
- apostilled if applicable)
- Proof of accommodation in Moldova (rental agreement or hotel reservation)
- Recent passport photo.
How to Apply for the Moldova DNV
Processing time: 30–45 calendar days from full application submission. Applications via Moldova eVisa portal (online), Bureau of Migration and Asylum (BMA) in Chișinău, or Moldovan embassies/consulates abroad.
- 1Confirm eligibility: remote employee of foreign company, independent freelancer with foreign clients, or shareholder of foreign company (all income from outside Moldova).
- 2Prepare documents — all foreign-language documents must be translated into Romanian and legalized (apostille or consular legalization).
- 3Apply via: (a) online through Moldova eVisa portal or BMA website (bma.gov.md), OR (b) in person at Bureau of Migration and Asylum, Bd. Ștefan cel Mare 124, Chișinău, OR (c) at Moldovan embassy/consulate abroad.
- 4Pay €80–€100 application fee.
- 5Wait 30–45 days for processing.
- 6Upon approval: travel to Moldova (if not already there).
- 7Register temporary residence with local migration police within 3 days of arrival.
- 8Obtain Moldova identification certificate (ID card) from migration police department.
- 9Register address with local authorities.
Application fees: Application fee: €80–€100 (paid at BMA or via online portal). Additional: ID registration certificate in Moldova (small local fee). Health insurance costs: approximately €500–€1,000/year.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 1 year (initial residence permit, renewable once for 1 additional year — maximum 2 years total). With proper local registration, possible to extend further under general residence rules (up to 5 years). Does not directly lead to permanent residency from this status alone.
Renewal: Yes — the Digital Nomad Visa — Residence Permit for Remote Workers (Permis de ședere pentru nomazi digitali) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Moldova
12% flat personal income tax (Fiscal Code Art. 15). No compulsory social contributions and no mandatory health insurance contributions for digital nomad visa status. Foreign-sourced income taxed at 12% if tax resident (183+ days/year). One of the most attractive flat-tax environments in Eastern Europe. IT businesses registered in Moldova IT Park pay a reduced 7% rate — separate from DNV status.