🇲🇩 Moldova · Naturalisation
Citizenship by Naturalization — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Age range | 18–None |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 10 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://servicii.gov.md/en/service/005000089.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“citizenship of the Republic of Moldova may be granted, upon application, to a foreign citizen ... who has reached the age of 18 and who, at the date of submission of the application, has legal and permanent residence on the territory of the Republic of Moldova”
“has continuous legal residence on the territory of the Republic of Moldova for at least the last 10 years”
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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 2026-06-09.