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Study / Student in Moldova

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

Study (student) residence permit

Students obtain a long-stay Type D visa first, then a provisional residence permit at IGM. Requires admission/recommendation from a Moldovan institution, study contract, financial means, housing and health insurance.

Processing time
Type D visa issuance, then IGM examination up to 20 working days
Validity
Tied to the duration of studies
Language requirement
Depends on the program's language of instruction; no separate state-language test for the study permit
Permanent residence
Eligible for permanent residence after qualifying residence (students may benefit from exceptions to the 3-year minimum)
Citizenship
Naturalization typically after 10 years; 5 years if resident before age 18

Requirements

  • Admission/recommendation from a Moldovan educational institution
  • Long-stay Type D visa (where required by nationality)
  • Study contract / enrollment confirmation
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Health insurance valid for at least 3 months
  • Proof of financial means (30 EUR/day, minimum 300 EUR)
  • Apostilled criminal record

Required Documents

  • Admission/recommendation letter from the institution required
  • Study contract required
  • Passport and Type D long-stay visa required
  • Proof of accommodation required
  • Apostilled criminal record required
  • Health insurance (>= 3 months) required
  • Proof of financial means required
  • Photo required

Official fees

  • Type D long-stay visa 80 EUR
  • Financial means 300 EUR
  • Residence card issuance (standard, 350 GIM + 150 state) 500 MDL

Process Steps

  1. 1

    Obtain admission

    Secure admission/recommendation from a Moldovan institution.

  2. 2

    Apply for Type D visa

    Apply for the long-stay Type D visa (80 EUR; proof of means 30 EUR/day, min 300 EUR).

  3. 3

    Enter Moldova and file residence

    Submit the residence file at the IGM one-stop-shop at least 30 days before the authorized stay expires.

  4. 4

    Examination and card

    IGM examines (up to 20 working days), fees paid, and the residence card is issued.

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