🇲🇩 Moldova · Employer-sponsored work

VIZA DE LUNGĂ ŞEDERE (TIP D) - Angajare în muncă D/AM — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€300
Minimum annual salaryMDL 3,600
Proof of savings€300
Minimum investment€5,000
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€40

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://mfa.gov.md/en/content/types-visas-requirements.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €300.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary

“Employment (D/AM) – the visa can be issued to third-country nationals who are to be employed by an employer on the territory of the Republic of Moldova... Proof of means of subsistence (the bank statement... minimum coverage of 30 euro/day of staying, but not less than 300 EUR). Only a subsistence requirement; no employer salary threshold.”

Proof of savings
Minimum investment
Employer sponsor
Health insurance
Criminal record
Application fee
No direct PR path

“VIZA DE LUNGĂ ŞEDERE (TIP D) - long-stay visa for employment. Long-stay D visa is temporary; page silent on permanent residence.”

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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.

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