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Visa extension

A short-stay visa is issued for a fixed period, with one or more stays, not exceeding 90 calendar days during any period of 180 calendar days, which implies taking into account the last 180-day period preceding each day of stay. A short-stay visa may be single-entry or multiple-entry and multiple-exit.

A short-stay visa with a period of stay of less than 90 days may be extended by further periods of stay, so that the total duration of stay granted does not exceed 90 calendar days during any period of 180 calendar days, which implies taking into account the last 180-day period preceding each day of stay. The visa may be extended only for the same purpose for which it was granted.

The application for visa extension shall be submitted at the competent authority for foreigners at least 3 working days before the expiry of the period stated in the visa.

Process description

Step 1

Submit the application

The application for visa extension may be submitted by the foreigner in person, by

the interested institution, organization, enterprise or by the legal representative at one-stop-shops for the documentation of foreigners of the GIM.

Step 2

Pay for service

Payment can be made at/via:

  • Post offices of Poșta Moldovei
  • Governmental service for electronic payments MPay
  • Bank branches

Step 3

File examination

  • The GIM’s representative provides advice on the list of documents required for visa extension
  • The GIM’s representative verifies that the attached documents are correctly filled in, if the documentation package is complete and in compliance with the existing regulatory framework
  • The GIM’s representative helps the applicant to completely and correctly fill in the application form
  • The GIM's representative checks whether the documents for the purpose of the visa are provided, verifies whether the foreigner's travel document is recognized and accepted by the Republic of Moldova and its validity
  • The GIM’s representative has the right to reject the application indicating the reason for the return, so that the applicant can complete and/or remove irregularitiesand to submit the application again
  • Once the file has been submitted, GIM’s representative checks whether the alien is not listed into the Automated Information Subsystem (AIsS) of the GIM and checks the alien's history and enter the alien's data into the GIM's AIsS.
  • In order to ensure the issuance of the decision, GIM’s representative checks the available/necessary information on the alien and the applicant through various databases that are under the management of the GIM.
  • The conclusions resulting from the analysis of the documentation package and the above-mentioned verifications regarding the foreigner and the inviting person/legal entity shall be recorded by the GIM’s representative within a conclusion containing the proposal to approve or reject the visa extension, with the appropriate reasoning.

Fees & deadlines

Period of examination: 3 working days. 

Fee: 10 - 25 Euro


Fees for extension of entry-visa: 25 Euro* (for each month) + 50 MDL (state fee)

  • 1 day: 20 euro* + 50 MDL (state fee)
  • 3 days: 15 euro* + 50 MDL (state fee)
  • 5 days:10 euro* + 50 MDL (state fee)


*The payment will be made in national currency at the official exchange rate of MDL on the date of payment.

Required documents

List of documents required for visa extension for a natural person:

  1. Alien's state border crossing document
  2. Copy of the entry - exit visa
  3. Proof of means of subsistence
  4. Health insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Moldova for the entire period of stay
  5. The original and a copy of the document proving the right of ownership or use of the dwelling (extract from the Register of Immovable Property or rental contract, registered in accordance with the legislation).
  6. Proof of payment of the state tax and service fee

In addition to the documents mentioned above, the applicant must submit supporting documents depending on the purpose concerning the extension of the visa:

  • marriage certificate
  • child's birth certificate
  • medical certificate confirming the state of health of a close relative
  • valid return ticket/reservation.

List of documents required for visa extension for a legal person:

1. Standard visa extension application

2. A motivation request indicating the purpose of visa extension for the Republic of Moldova

3.  The alien's state border crossing document

4. A copy of entry-exit visa

5. Proof of means of subsistence

6. Health insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Moldova for the entire period of stay

7. Document proving the right of ownership or use of the dwelling (extract from the Register of Immovable Property or rental contract, registered in accordance with the legislation).

8. Proof of payment of the state tax and service fee.

In addition to the documents mentioned above, the applicant must submit supporting documents depending on the purpose concerning the extension of the visa:

  • a copy of the foreigner's right of admission to studies/registration order
  • confirmation of business relations (contracts, orders)
  • valid return ticket/reservation
  • invitation to attend a conference, training, sports competitions, cultural events, including the name, place and time of the event- in original and copy.

Regulatory acts

Submit petitions

Petitions/complaints should be submitted to the GIM Chancery at the following address: Chisinau Municipality, 124 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Blvd or by e-mail to: migratie@mai.gov.md.

Sanctions & penalties

Article 30 of Law 234/2021 provides for disciplinary, civil, administrative or criminal liability, as appropriate, for failure to perform or improper performance of public service tasks.

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