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Citizenship / Naturalization in Moldova

One documented route of this kind in Moldova, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.

Citizenship by naturalization

Naturalization after 10 years of residence (reduced terms for spouses, stateless persons, refugees, and those with Moldovan-citizen relatives). Requires Romanian-language and Constitution knowledge tests; the President makes the final decision. Dual citizenship is permitted.

Processing time
Up to 1 year for a complete file; final decision by the President
Validity
Permanent (citizenship)
Language requirement
Romanian language proficiency is mandatory for all applicants, regardless of the naturalization category. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova is also required. Both are assessed with rigorous, non-formal evaluation procedures (Law 253/2025, in force 24.12.2025).
Permanent residence
N/A
Citizenship
10 years standard; 8 years refugees/stateless; 5 years if resident before age 18; 3 years for spouses cohabiting in Moldova; 3 years if parents/children are Moldovan citizens

Requirements

  • Required period of lawful residence (10/8/5/3 years per category)
  • Aged 18 or over
  • Legal source of income
  • No criminal record and no security threat
  • Pass the Romanian-language test and Constitution knowledge test

Required Documents

  • Application submitted in person or via notarized proxy to the ASP/identity-document issuing service where domiciled required
  • Documents per the ASP checklist (asp.gov.md) required
  • Proof of legal income required
  • Criminal-record clearance required
  • Romanian-language and Constitution test results required

Official fees

  • State tax 180 MDL
  • Application-submission tariff (variable) 1,650 MDL
  • Citizenship-certificate issuance (250-500 by urgency) 250 MDL

Process Steps

  1. 1

    Meet residence and eligibility

    Hold the required period of residence and satisfy age/income/clean-record conditions.

  2. 2

    Pass tests

    Pass the Romanian-language test and the Constitution knowledge test.

  3. 3

    Submit application

    Submit in person or via notarized proxy to the ASP Multifunctional Centre where domiciled; pay fees via MPay.

  4. 4

    Examination and presidential decree

    File examined within up to 1 year; the President issues the final decision.

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