Family Reunification in Moldova
One documented route of this kind in Moldova, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Family reunification residence permit
Provisional residence for spouses and minor children of foreigners legally resident in Moldova, and for family of Moldovan citizens. Spouses of Moldovan citizens reach permanent residence after 3 years.
- Processing time
- IGM examination up to 20 working days
- Validity
- Tied to the sponsor's residence right
- Language requirement
- No language requirement for the permit; Romanian required only for permanent residence
- Permanent residence
- Permanent residence after 3 years for spouses of Moldovan citizens (5 years otherwise)
- Citizenship
- Naturalization after 3 years for spouses cohabiting in Moldova
Requirements
- Family relationship to a legal resident or Moldovan citizen (spouse, minor children)
- Valid passport and immigration certificate
- Proof of accommodation
- Required civil-status documents (marriage/birth certificates)
- HIV/AIDS test and medical certificate
Required Documents
- Original passport plus immigration certificate required
- Marriage certificate copy required
- Children's birth certificates (under 18) required
- Spouse ID copy required
- HIV/AIDS test copy required
- Notarized rental contract copy required
- Medical certificate required
Official fees
- Family-reunification/repatriation TRP state fee (Law 213/2023) 180 MDL
- Residence card issuance (standard, 350 GIM + 150 state) 500 MDL
Process Steps
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1
Assemble documents
Gather passport, civil-status documents, accommodation proof and medical/HIV tests.
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2
Submit to IGM
File at the IGM one-stop-shop at least 30 days before the current permit expires.
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3
Examination and card
IGM examines, fees are paid, and the residence card is issued.