The General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) provides responses to the top 5 frequently asked questions submitted by foreigners to the IGM Green Line in recent periods. Responses will be provided on a regular basis to clarify matters of interest to IGM beneficiaries.
1. I am a citizen of Ukraine and I have temporary protection in Moldova. I have given birth to a child and I would like to register him/her for temporary protection. What should I do?
To obtain temporary protection for a newborn child, you must first obtain a birth certificate, and then follow the steps established for acquiring temporary protection in the Republic of Moldova.
2. I have held a temporary residence permit for family reunification for 5 years. I would like to obtain Moldovan citizenship. Is it mandatory to first apply for permanent residence, or can I apply directly for citizenship?
Citizenship of the Republic of Moldova may be granted, upon request, to a foreign citizen or a stateless person over the age of 18 who has legal and habitual residence in the Republic of Moldova, respects the provisions of the Constitution, has passed the Romanian language proficiency test, has legal sources of income, is married to a Moldovan citizen for at least 3 years, and has continuously resided in Moldova for the last 3 years.
3. I want to submit my documents for the right of residence, but of the three months I am allowed to stay legally in the country, I have only two days left. Can I still submit the documents for the right of residence?
To obtain a temporary residence permit, a foreigner must submit an application to the competent authority for foreigners at least 30 calendar days in advance, and EU citizens at least 15 calendar days in advance, before the expiration of their legal stay.
Failure by foreign citizens or stateless persons to submit the application for granting/extending the right of residence to the competent authority within the prescribed time limit is subject to a fine ranging from 18 to 30 conventional units.
4. I submitted an application for an invitation via email, but I have not received either a payment invoice or confirmation. What should I do?
Applications for issuing invitations for foreigners must be submitted in person at one of the Single Foreigners Documentation Desks of the Regional Directorates within the General Inspectorate for Migration.
5. I came from Ukraine and I need shelter/accommodation. Can you help me find a place to stay?
If you are among the displaced persons from Ukraine and are looking for shelter or accommodation, we recommend that you call the UNHCR (United Nations Refugee Agency) Green Line at 0 800 800 11.
For any other concerns, the operators of the GIM Green Line at 0 8000 2715 will help you find the best solution.
