🇲🇩 Moldova · Permanent Settlement
Permanent Residence — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://igm.gov.md/en/permanent-residence/.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
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.
Work experience
https://igm.gov.md/en/permanent-residence/ · verified 2026-06-09
Health insurance
“"Original and copy of the health insurance purchased from the National Health Insurance Company"”
https://igm.gov.md/en/permanent-residence/ · verified 2026-06-09
Criminal record
“"The criminal record certificate or another document with the same legal value"”
https://igm.gov.md/en/permanent-residence/ · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://igm.gov.md/en/permanent-residence/ · verified 2026-06-09
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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.