Press releases
09/12/2025 Press Releases
Ministry of Internal Affairs initiates extension of temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine
The Ministry of Internal Affairs announces that it has initiated extension of the temporary protection mechanism granted to displaced persons from Ukraine. Thus, Moldova aligns with the EU Decision 2025/1460 on the extension of temporary protection. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a safe and effective framework for people displaced from… Continue reading Ministry of Internal Affairs initiates extension of temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine
Ministry of Internal Affairs initiates extension of temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine
09/12/2025 | Press Releases
The Ministry of Internal Affairs announces that it has initiated extension of the temporary protection mechanism granted to displaced persons from Ukraine. Thus, Moldova aligns with the EU Decision 2025/1460 on the extension of temporary protection. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a safe and effective framework for people displaced from… Continue reading Ministry of Internal Affairs initiates extension of temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine
Procedural changes regarding the issuance of identity documents for foreign citizens
02/12/2025 | Press Releases
The General Inspectorate for Migration informs the public about procedural changes related to the issuance of identity documents for foreign nationals, in the context of the introduction of the new identity document model within the national passport system of the Republic of Moldova - the Residence Card, which will be launched in circulation starting in… Continue reading Procedural changes regarding the issuance of identity documents for foreign citizens
Notice regarding the working hours of the General Inspectorate for Migration on November 21, 2025
20/11/2025 | Press Releases
General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) informs that, in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Code of the Republic of Moldova, on Friday, 21st November 2025, the GIM subdivisions located in Cahul municipality and Comrat town (Southern Regional Directorate) will not be operating. At the same time, the territorial subdivisions of the GIM (the Central… Continue reading Notice regarding the working hours of the General Inspectorate for Migration on November 21, 2025
GIM strengthens its capacities in the field of collective return operations with the support of FRONTEX
13/11/2025 | Press Releases
The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) has strengthened its institutional capacities in the field of collective return operations, benefiting from the support of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX). Between 3–7 November 2025, GIM employees, together with representatives of the General Inspectorate of the Border Police, participated in a training session entitled “Course… Continue reading GIM strengthens its capacities in the field of collective return operations with the support of FRONTEX
The General Inspectorate for Migration benefits from swedish expertise in contingency planning assessment
13/11/2025 | Press Releases
This week, at the General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM), a new round of technical assistance was launched, provided by specialists from the Swedish Migration Agency, within activity 3.1.1, “Assessment of Contingency Planning in Cases of Increased Inflows of Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees – Reception and Asylum.” The purpose of this activity is to evaluate… Continue reading The General Inspectorate for Migration benefits from swedish expertise in contingency planning assessment
The General Inspectorate for Migration joins the campaign to raise awareness of violence against women.
06/11/2025 | Press Releases
November is recognized as the month of awareness and prevention of violence against women.For many women, silence does not mean peace - it means fear.Violence is not always visible, sometimes it lives in one’s eyes, in sleepless nights, in hurried steps on the way home. Every woman has the right to live in safety, respect,… Continue reading The General Inspectorate for Migration joins the campaign to raise awareness of violence against women.
Schedule your visit to the GIM quickly and easily with the Earlyone mobile app
04/11/2025 | Press Releases
Schedule your GIM visit quickly and easily with the free Earlyone mobile app.In just a few minutes, choose your preferred date, time, and service.Our goal is to provide you with modern, efficient, and accessible services tailored to your needs. How to schedule your GIM visit online
Twinning Mission: Greece-Moldova Cooperation on the Evaluation of the Temporary Protection Mechanism
29/10/2025 | Press Releases
Between 21-24 October 2025, the General Inspectorate for Migration hosted a Twinning mission focused on assessing the implementation of the temporary protection mechanism in the Republic of Moldova. The activity took place within the EU-funded project “Strengthening the capacity of the General Inspectorate for Migration to implement migration and asylum legislation in line with the… Continue reading Twinning Mission: Greece-Moldova Cooperation on the Evaluation of the Temporary Protection Mechanism
The General Inspectorate for Migration Participates as Speaker at the 10th ICMPD Migration Conference
27/10/2025 | Press Releases
The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) participated as a speaker at the 10th Migration Conference, organized by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), held in Vienna. During the event, Ms. Tatiana Ciumaș, Head of the International Cooperation and Project Management Directorate of the GIM, presented the Republic of Moldova’s experience in leveraging migration… Continue reading The General Inspectorate for Migration Participates as Speaker at the 10th ICMPD Migration Conference
The General Inspectorate for Migration informs
23/10/2025 | Press Releases
The General Inspectorate for Migration announces that all applications for the granting of temporary residence permits for employment purposes, as well as those for the granting of residence permits for foreign investors, submitted via the e-filling platform available at https://e-migrare.gov.md, must be paid through the integrated payment system MPay, which is directly accessible within the… Continue reading The General Inspectorate for Migration informs
New Working Session Launched within the Twinning Project
22/10/2025 | Cooperation, Press Releases, Proiecte și asistență externă
Today, the General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) hosted the launch of a new working session under the Twinning project “Strengthening the capacity of the General Inspectorate for Migration in the implementation of migration and asylum legislation, in line with the European Union acquis”, funded by the European Union. The session, taking place from 21 to… Continue reading New Working Session Launched within the Twinning Project
Notice regarding the working hours of the General Inspectorate forMigration on October 14, 2025
10/10/2025 | Press Releases
The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) informs that, in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Code of the Republic of Moldova, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the GIM offices located in Chișinău (Central Office and Regional, Directorate Center) will not be operational. However, the territorial subdivisions of the GIM (Northern Regional Directorate –Bălți and… Continue reading Notice regarding the working hours of the General Inspectorate forMigration on October 14, 2025
A new expert mission conducted under the Twinning Project for strengthening IGM’s capacities
30/09/2025 | Press Releases
Today, 30 September 2025, marks the start of a new expert mission within the Twinning Project “Strengthening the capacities of the General Inspectorate for Migration to implement migration and asylum legislation in line with the EU acquis.” The activity brings together officers of the General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM), Sophie Dagand, representative of the Delegation… Continue reading A new expert mission conducted under the Twinning Project for strengthening IGM’s capacities
Solidarity and support for displaced persons from Ukraine – General Inspectorate for Migration
30/09/2025 | Press Releases
For more than three years, the Republic of Moldova has stood by the people who fled the war in Ukraine. In placement centers, through the hotline, temporary protection, or support for integration into the labor market and schools, the General Inspectorate for Migration has been and remains a real source of support for tens of… Continue reading Solidarity and support for displaced persons from Ukraine – General Inspectorate for Migration
IGM Responds: Top 5 frequently asked questions
26/09/2025 | Press Releases
The General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) answers the top 5 frequently asked questions addressed by foreigners at the IGM Green Line in the recent period. We will respond regularly and clarify the topics that concern IGM beneficiaries. For extending the right of residence, documents can be submitted before its expiration, but no later than 15/30… Continue reading IGM Responds: Top 5 frequently asked questions
