Moldova · Religious Worker Visa

VIZA DE SCURTĂ ŞEDERE (TIP C) - Activități independente, prestarea serviciilor contractuale, tratament medical de scurtă durată, activități culturale, științifice, umanitare, religioase și/sau alte activități C/AD

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-22 · Our methodology

6.8/10 diff

Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income

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Processing

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Path to PR

Job offer

Required

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At a Glance

Visa Duration

3 months

Processing Time

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Min Income

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Path to PR

Difficulty

6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Age Range	18–65
Job Offer Required	Yes
Sponsorship Required	Yes
Health Insurance Required	Yes

Financial Requirements

Item	Amount
Minimum Savings	€300

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	No

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Chișinău

Single (monthly)€1,170

Family (monthly)€1,820

Rent 1BR (center)€21

Groceries€4

Transport pass€9

Bălți

Single (monthly)€994

Family (monthly)€1,546

Rent 1BR (center)€16

Groceries€248

Transport pass€60

Cahul

Single (monthly)€994

Family (monthly)€1,546

Rent 1BR (center)€378

Groceries€248

Transport pass€60

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VIZA DE SCURTĂ ŞEDERE (TIP C) - Activități independente, prestarea serviciilor contractuale, tratament medical de scurtă durată, activități culturale, științifice, umanitare, religioase și/sau alte activități C/AD?

The VIZA DE SCURTĂ ŞEDERE (TIP C) - Activități independente, prestarea serviciilor contractuale, tratament medical de scurtă durată, activități culturale, științifice, umanitare, religioase și/sau alte activități C/AD is an immigration pathway offered by Moldova. It falls under the Religious Worker Visa category.

What are the financial requirements for the VIZA DE SCURTĂ ŞEDERE (TIP C) - Activități independente, prestarea serviciilor contractuale, tratament medical de scurtă durată, activități culturale, științifice, umanitare, religioase și/sau alte activități C/AD?

Applicants need minimum savings of €300. Additional costs may include relocation expenses, insurance, and document attestation.

Can the VIZA DE SCURTĂ ŞEDERE (TIP C) - Activități independente, prestarea serviciilor contractuale, tratament medical de scurtă durată, activități culturale, științifice, umanitare, religioase și/sau alte activități C/AD lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Moldova?

Yes. Moldova offers 14 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Moldova country page.

What is the cost of living in Moldova?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Chișinău: €1,170/mo; Bălți: €994/mo; Cahul: €994/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

mfa.gov.md

Data last verified: 2026-06-22 · See our methodology

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