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Investor / Golden Visa in Moldova

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

Investor temporary residence permit

Temporary residence for foreign investors in a Moldovan legal entity, with validity scaled to investment size (in multiples of average monthly salaries) or number of jobs created. Administered by IGM after company registration with ASP.

Processing time
IGM examination up to 20 working days; expedited tiers available
Validity
2 to 8 years depending on investment size and jobs created
Language requirement
No language requirement for the permit; Romanian required only for permanent residence
Permanent residence
Permanent residence after 5 years of provisional residence
Citizenship
Naturalization typically after 10 years

Requirements

  • Registered Moldovan legal entity (via ASP)
  • Investment of 30-200+ forecasted average salaries OR creation of at least 1 job at the average wage (higher tiers for longer validity)
  • Proof of accommodation (ownership or registered lease)
  • Medical insurance and proof of subsistence
  • Investment confirmation from an accredited auditor OR income-tax-withholding statement proving job creation
  • Apostilled/legalized criminal record (incl. countries of 2+ years prior residence)

Required Documents

  • Standardized application form (from IGM site) required
  • National passport (original + copy) required
  • Dwelling ownership/rental proof (property-register extract or registered lease) required
  • Medical insurance and subsistence proof required
  • Civil-status documents required
  • Legal-entity registration extract from ASP or shareholders register required
  • Investment confirmation from accredited auditor OR income-tax-withholding statement proving job creation required
  • Apostilled/legalized criminal record required
  • Color photo 3x4 cm required

Official fees

  • Examination fee 3,600 MDL
  • Residence card issuance (standard, 350 GIM + 150 state) 500 MDL

Process Steps

  1. 1

    Register legal entity

    Register the Moldovan legal entity with the Public Services Agency (ASP).

  2. 2

    Book IGM appointment

    Book the IGM appointment via the EarlyOne app.

  3. 3

    Submit file

    Submit in person or electronically with a qualified e-signature; pay the 3,600 MDL examination fee plus card issuance fee.

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