The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) answers the top 5 most frequently asked questions recently posed by foreigners to the GIM Hotline. We regularly provide answers and clarity on topics of concern to GIM beneficiaries.
- How can a person from the Republic of Poland working as a teacher in the Republic of Moldova register?
The application for granting the right of temporary residence must be submitted to the GIM at least 15 calendar days before the expiry of the period for which the right of residence has been granted.
In order to obtain the right to temporary residence for the purpose of employment on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, the beneficiary must present him/herself to one of the GIM’s one-stop foreigners’ documentation counters with a set of documents in copies and originals, namely:
- the standard application form;
- the national identity document, in original and copy, on the basis of which the EU citizen entered the Republic of Moldova;
- the Notification issued by the competent educational authority;
- the individual employment contract indicating the monthly salary of the foreigner;
- the criminal record certificate or other document of the same legal value (if the citizen has legally resided in a country other than the country of citizenship for at least two years, he/she must submit a criminal record certificate issued by the authorities of the country of residence, as well as a document confirming the right of residence);
- the original and a copy of the document confirming the right of ownership or use of the dwelling (title deed or rental agreement);
- a 3x4 color photograph.
2. How can I obtain a temporary right of residence to carry out volunteering activities?
In order to obtain the right of temporary residence, a foreigner must submit an application to the General Inspectorate for Migration at least 30 calendar days and EU citizens at least 15 calendar days before the expiry of the period for which they have been granted the right of residence.
The right to temporary residence for the purpose of voluntary activities may be granted or extended at the request of a foreign national if he/she submits:
- a request from the public association and an application in the prescribed form;
- the foreigner’s national passport with the relevant entries made by the state border control authority;
- the long-stay visa (for foreigners entering on a visa);
- an excerpt from the register of non-profit companies;
- the volunteer contract;
- a criminal record certificate from the applicant’s country of origin, legalised/apostilled by the authorities of the state of which the foreigner is a citizen;
- original and copy of the document confirming the right of ownership or use of the dwelling (excerpt from the Register of Real Estate or a rental contract registered in accordance with the law);
- health insurance valid for at least 3 months;
- proof of means of subsistence in the amount corresponding to the category of the requested right of residence;
- a 3x4 colour photograph.
3. How can I get financial assistance under temporary protection?
In order to receive financial assistance under temporary protection in the Republic of Moldova, it is important to contact organisations providing support to refugees and protection seekers. They can provide social benefits, emergency and integration assistance as well as other forms of financial support depending on your needs.
Information available at the following links:
https://dopomoga.gov.md/financial-support
4. If a person has temporary protection in the Czech Republic, can they also apply for temporary protection in the Republic of Moldova?
If a person already enjoys temporary protection in another country (e.g. the Czech Republic), he/she can remain protected in that country, but will not be able to apply for temporary protection in another country, e.g. the Republic of Moldova, unless certain conditions are met.
5. How should I calculate the days of stay in the Republic of Moldova in order not to exceed 90 days?
The calculation should be done in such a way that the whole period does not exceed 90 days during each 180-day period.
