The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) answers the top 5 frequently asked questions received from foreigners via the IGM Green Line in recent weeks. We will continue to respond regularly and provide clarity on topics of interest to IGM beneficiaries.
1) What type of visa do I need if I want to work in the Republic of Moldova?
If you intend to work in the Republic of Moldova and you are not on the List of foreigners exempt from the visa requirement when entering, leaving, or transiting the territory of the Republic of Moldova (see Annex no. 2 of Law no. 257/2013 regarding third-country nationals who are required to hold a visa and those who are exempt from this requirement when crossing the state border of the Republic of Moldova), you will need a long-stay visa type "D" for employment purposes (D/AM).
This visa is granted to foreigners entering the Republic of Moldova for employment, foreign employees temporarily assigned by foreign companies, trainees, or seasonal workers.
Visas are also issued for athletes who are to perform for clubs or teams in the Republic of Moldova, based on an individual employment contract.
2) If I have asylum, can I travel to another country?
If a person is in the process of applying for asylum, they are not allowed to leave the country during the examination of the asylum application, until a final decision is issued by the competent authorities. If the person leaves the country, it is considered that they no longer need this protection, and the asylum procedure may be terminated or suspended, with the risk of losing the rights granted to asylum seekers.
3) What are the consequences if a foreigner exceeds the legal 90-day stay in the Republic of Moldova?
If the overstay is less than 3 months, a contravention report will be drawn up in accordance with Article 333, paragraph (1) of the Contravention Code of the Republic of Moldova, and a return decision will be issued.
However, if the overstay exceeds 3 months, the provisions of Articles 9 and 10 of Law no. 200/2010 on the regime of foreigners in the Republic of Moldova will apply.
4) How can I obtain a Personal Identification Number (IDNP)?
To obtain a certificate confirming the Personal Identification Number (IDNP), the foreign citizen must submit a standard application, along with the original documents and copies, to the Foreigners Documentation Desks within the General Inspectorate for Migration.
You also have the option to send the application and necessary documents by email to: migratie.sd@igm.gov.md
The application form and the list of required documents can be found at: https://igm.gov.md/confirmarea-statutului-strainului-pe-teritoriul-rm/
5) How soon must the company that dismissed a foreign citizen notify the General Inspectorate for Migration?
In the event of early termination of the individual employment contract, the beneficiary applicant shall notify the competent immigration authority within 5 working days in order to revoke the right of residence.
