Temporary residence for studies
After admission to an accredited Moldovan institution, international students apply to the General Inspectorate for Migration for a temporary residence permit for study under Law No. 200/2010. The card is valid for the full length of studies. A long-stay D/AS study visa may be needed first.
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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What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
International students admitted to accredited public or private institutions in Moldova.
Eligibility
Admission
Enrolment requires approval from the Ministry of Education and Research; higher education applications are online through the E-Admitere platform.
Accredited institution
The residence card is valid for the full length of studies at public or private institutions, provided the institution is accredited.
Funds
Proof of financial means is required, except for Moldovan scholarship holders.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistApplication submitted by the institution
- FeesState tax: examination of temporary residence application
- Steps to applyApply for admission (E-Admitere for higher education)
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- 5 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Moldova
- Visit & tourismShort-stay visa (type C) and eVisa
- Work permitsProvisional residence for work
- Permanent residencePermanent residence and citizenship by naturalisation
- FamilyProvisional residence for family reunification
- Status in-countryTemporary residence as a digital nomad
