🇲🇩 Moldova · Employer-sponsored work
Highly Qualified Workers — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,339 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://igm.gov.md/en/highly-qualified-workers/.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,339.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Documents required to grant provisional stay to highly qualified workers include: 'Individual employment contract indicating the alien's monthly salary, which must be equivalent to at least 5 times the average monthly salary in the economy' and 'Confirmation of professional training, work experience or specific competence for the post'.”
“Criminal record from the applicant's country of origin, legalized/apostilled”
“Provisional residence for highly qualified workers ... List of documents required to grant the right of provisional stay to highly qualified workers”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.