Press releases
26/03/2026 Press Releases
Gender Equality Guide for Foreigners in the Republic of Moldova
The General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) has developed the Gender Equality Guide for foreigners residing in the territory of the Republic of Moldova. This guide provides practical information and recommendations to understand and promote gender equality, protect against discrimination, harassment, and violence, and actively integrate into the community. The guide explains concepts related to gender… Continue reading Gender Equality Guide for Foreigners in the Republic of Moldova
Maintenance services at IGM counters
22/01/2026 | Press Releases
We inform you that today, January 22nd, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM, the documentation of services at IGM counters will be temporarily suspended due to maintenance works on the MCloud STISC system infrastructure. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and inform you that services will be resumed tomorrow under normal operating conditions. Thank you for… Continue reading Maintenance services at IGM counters
Fee changes for services provided by GIM
22/01/2026 | Press Releases
Fee changes for services provided by the GIM The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) announces that, as of January 1st, 2026, a new tariff plan has come into effect for certain services provided by GIM subdivisions. The new tariffs can be found below: For other services provided by the General Inspectorate for Migration, the fees… Continue reading Fee changes for services provided by GIM
Updates on the working hours of the General Inspectorate for Migration in the coming days
30/12/2025 | Press Releases
The General Inspectorate for Migration informs you that during the winter holidays, the working schedule will be adjusted as follows:December 31 - 08:00–16:00January 6 - 08:00–16:00January 1, 7, and 8 - non-working days Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a Happy New Year!
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