To the attention of the beneficiaries of the General Inspectorate for Migration services, the Single Counter of Documentation of Foreigners located in mun. Chisinau, changes its location. We are continuously improving our services for you. In order to optimize working spaces and improve reception conditions, the Single Counter of Documentation of Foreigners of the Regional Directorate Center, beginning from… Continue reading The Single Counter of Documentation of Foreigners located in mun. Chisinau changes its location
Category: Press Releases
Fraud alert!
The General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) informs you that it has been alerted to the existence of two fraudulent websites, https://www.evisa-md.com and https://invitation-md.com, which provide unauthorized services to obtain online invitations and visas for foreign citizens intending to enter or transit through the territory of the Republic of Moldova. We specify that both sites represent illegal activities, being… Continue reading Fraud alert!
The main advantages of the asylum system in the Republic of Moldova
There are many reasons why a person may decide to leave their country of origin and seek protection in another country. But they are all based on a strong principle of humanity that transcends any geographical boundaries. All of us want to live in a world where, if we feel in danger, we know that… Continue reading The main advantages of the asylum system in the Republic of Moldova
The GIM’s management hearing program has been adjusted
The General Inspectorate for Migration is meeting the needs of the beneficiaries in order to improve the dialog with the local community and foreigners throughout the country. The hearing hours of the GIM’s management including those of the regional directorates have been extended. We invite you to book an appointment to discuss any concerns and… Continue reading The GIM’s management hearing program has been adjusted
Who is an asylum seeker and what are the criteria by which protection in the Republic of Moldova could be granted
According to the definition, an asylum seeker is a person who has arrived in another country and seeks the protection of the state he or she has just entered, because they cannot return to their country of origin due to serious risks to life or freedom. These are serious risks related to war, political persecution,… Continue reading Who is an asylum seeker and what are the criteria by which protection in the Republic of Moldova could be granted
Right of residence for victims of trafficking in human beings
The General Inspectorate for Migration grants victims of human trafficking the right to stay legally on the territory of the Republic of Moldova. This service is a measure for the protection of victims’ rights, namely those of women and children witnesses of crimes or particularly vulnerable persons. The right of provisional stay for victims of… Continue reading Right of residence for victims of trafficking in human beings
Modified opening hours at the Foreigners Documentation Counter
The General Inspectorate for Migration informs that in order to optimize the work process of the Foreigners’ Documentation Couter, the timetable for issuance of documents has been changed. We kindly ask the applicants who use the services provided by the GIM at the Foreigners’ Documentation Counter at 124 Stefan cel Mare Bvd, in Chisinau to… Continue reading Modified opening hours at the Foreigners Documentation Counter
Continuous training of migration officers
A group of officers of the General Inspectorate for Migration have been trained in the course “Migration and Asylum”, organized by the “Stefan cel Mare” Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The teaching purposes included legislative provisions on the documentation of foreigners, strategies for migration management, combating illegal migration and illegal stay, regulation of… Continue reading Continuous training of migration officers
Interior Ministry and GIM leaders paid a working visit to the north of the country
Tuesday, October 8 – The State Secretary Mariana Lucreteanu, together with the head of the General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) Valentin Fiodorov met with the employees of the NORTH Regional Directorate of the GIM, to get informed about the work of the subdivision and to assess the services provided to foreigners in the region. The… Continue reading Interior Ministry and GIM leaders paid a working visit to the north of the country
Protection of migrant women’s rights discussed at training workshop for migration officers and border police
October 9, 2024, Chisinau – The State Secretary Mariana Lucrețeanu, participated in the opening of the training workshop for officers of the General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) and the General Inspectorate of Border Police (GIBP). The event was organized by the Council of Europe and focused on the protection of migrants, asylum-seekers and refugee women.… Continue reading Protection of migrant women’s rights discussed at training workshop for migration officers and border police
