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Moldova: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No/1 Yes
British Yes No No
Canadian Yes No No
Other EU Yes No No
USA Yes No No
Passports: 

To enter Moldova, a passport valid for at least six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas: 

Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays in Moldova of up to 90 days, except nationals of Australia who do require a visa.

Visa note: 

(a) Nationals of Australia (1) need a letter of invitation and in some cases a return ticket;

(b) for stays exceeding three months, a formal invitation is required;

(c) nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Moldova.

Types and cost: 

Airport transit (type A): £20, transit (type B): £37, short-term visa (type C): £55, long-term visa (type D): £72.

Validity: 

Tourist visas must all be used within one month of date of issue.

Transit visas are valid for five days from date of issue.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Five; same day for urgent visas with surcharge of 50% of visa price.

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