Provisional residence for family reunification
Spouses, partners and children of Moldovan citizens, and of foreigners with residence rights in Moldova, can apply for provisional residence for family reunification. After at least 3 years of residence on this basis, the family member may apply for permanent residence.
Life in Moldova
Money
3
Currency
Moldovan Leu
MDL
Moldovan Leu
Cost of living
50
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
Flat 12%
Income tax (national)
VAT (TVA) 20%
Flat 12% after a personal exemption; employees also pay 9% compulsory health insurance; a 2027 reform (7% PIT plus a higher bracket) is only a draft.
Living
1
Happiness
#75 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Spouses, partners and children of Moldovan citizens or of foreign residents of Moldova.
Eligibility
Sponsor a Moldovan citizen
Spouse (marriage certificate) and child (birth certificate) of a Moldovan citizen.
Sponsor a foreign resident
Spouse and child of a foreigner with residence rights in Moldova; sponsor's valid residence permit required.
Partner of a Moldovan citizen
Civil status certificates for both partners are required.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementFunds
- Document checklistStandard application form
- FeesState tax: family reunification with a Moldovan citizen
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- 1 more requirement
- 8 documents
- 5 fees
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Moldova
- Visit & tourismShort-stay visa (type C) and eVisa
- StudyTemporary residence for studies
- Work permitsProvisional residence for work
- Permanent residencePermanent residence and citizenship by naturalisation
- Status in-countryTemporary residence as a digital nomad
Family in other countries
- North MacedoniaTemporary residence for family reunification and family of citizens
- MongoliaFamily residence permit
- MaltaFamily reunification
- MauritiusResidence Permit as Dependent of an Occupation or Residence Permit holder
- MaldivesDependent Visa
- NigeriaDependant (Minor) visa (R2C) and dependant residence permit
