Residence, four routes
Investor residence for capital deployment, the MITP IT specialist visa for IT managers and engineers, employment-based permits for relocating teams, and the Digital Nomad Visa for independent remote workers. We coordinate the application with the Bureau for Migration and Asylum and handle every translation and follow-up.
Five years of continuous residence opens the path to permanent. We sequence the renewals.
Four routes
All four routes are available to international founders. The decision turns on whether you have an operating Moldovan company, whether you are MITP-eligible, and how much capital is moving.
Equity in a Moldovan legal entity equivalent to 30 forecast average monthly salaries, plus at least one created job at the average forecast salary. Documented investment, source of funds, and operational substance.
Best for: Founders deploying capital into a Moldovan SRL with operating activity.
Simplified procedure for IT managers and specialists employed by a Moldova IT Park resident company. Validity up to 4 years for managers, renewable. Medical insurance with €30,000 minimum coverage required.
Best for: Founders and senior employees of MITP-resident IT companies.
Standard residence for foreign employees of a Moldovan company. Documentation depends on nationality and the activity.
Best for: Relocating teams in non-IT activities and IT roles outside MITP.
Income threshold approximately MDL 52,200 per month (around €2,700). Launched September 2025. Available to non-resident remote workers earning from foreign sources.
Best for: Independent remote workers without a Moldovan operating entity.
Process
Six to ten weeks for most routes. The investor route can take longer if the investment structure is complex.
We confirm which residence route fits your situation, the documentation required, and the realistic timeline. Investor residence has the highest substance bar; the MITP IT specialist visa is structurally faster for eligible founders.
Investment evidence, employment contracts, source of funds, criminal record certificate, medical insurance, accommodation in Moldova, and the BMA application form. Translations and apostilles coordinated.
Application filed at the Bureau for Migration and Asylum. We accompany the in-person filing where required, handle follow-up correspondence, and coordinate the residence card collection in Chișinău.
Read more
Pillar guide
Step-by-step on the investment threshold, documentation, and BMA process.
Tax angle
How Moldovan residence interacts with personal and corporate tax positioning.
Remote workers
Practical guide for remote workers considering the Digital Nomad Visa.
FAQ
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Equity in a Moldovan legal entity worth at least 30 forecast average monthly salaries (the precise figure is published yearly by the Ministry of Economy), plus at least one created job at the average forecast salary. In practice this maps to a meaningful capital deployment, commonly cited around €100,000, but the structure of the investment matters more than the headline number.
It applies to managers and specialists employed by a MITP-resident company, including founders who are employed by their own MITP company. Validity is up to four years for managers; for specialists it is shorter but renewable. The simplified procedure cuts processing time and documentation requirements compared to standard employment-based residence.
EU citizens enjoy visa-free entry to Moldova for up to 90 days. For longer stays, the formal residence procedure is the same as for non-EU citizens, but evidentiary requirements are typically lighter (no entry visa needed, certain documents accepted in EU formats). We adapt the application to nationality.
Five years of continuous lawful residence in Moldova opens the path to permanent residence. From permanent residence, naturalisation requires further continuous residence under the Citizenship Law. We sequence the renewals so the path stays clean and undocumented gaps do not reset the clock.
Tax residence is determined under the Codul Fiscal (Law 1163/1997) by the 183-day rule and centre-of-interests test, not by the residence permit. A Moldovan residence permit does not automatically trigger Moldovan tax residence. Conversely, you can become a Moldovan tax resident without a residence permit if you spend enough time and have your centre of interests here. We assess the tax position alongside the immigration application.
Yes. Spouses and dependent children can apply for family-reunification residence once the principal's status is granted. Documentation is straightforward; we coordinate as part of the engagement.