Press releases

11/03/2026 Press Releases

Attention – Fake website targeting displaced persons from Ukraine!
The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) informs that it has identified the existence of a fraudulent website – https://protectietemporara.md/ – which claims to provide, for a fee, services for extending temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine. Please note that this website is not administered by the General Inspectorate for Migration nor by any public… Continue reading Attention – Fake website targeting displaced persons from Ukraine!
IGM marked World Refugee Day through events in Chișinău, Bălți, and Cahul

23/06/2025 | Press Releases

Between 20–22 June, on the occasion of World Refugee Day, the General Inspectorate for Migration, in partnership with the Council of Europe and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), organized a series of events dedicated to people displaced from Ukraine and the host communities in Bălți, Chișinău, and Cahul. The program included a variety of… Continue reading IGM marked World Refugee Day through events in Chișinău, Bălți, and Cahul
World Refugee Day – Solidarity and Continued Commitment to Protect Those Forced to Flee Their Country

20/06/2025 | Press Releases

On the occasion of World Refugee Day, marked annually on June 20, the General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) reiterates its firm commitment to protecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in the Republic of Moldova. This day serves as a moment of reflection, solidarity, and recognition of the courage shown by those who have… Continue reading World Refugee Day – Solidarity and Continued Commitment to Protect Those Forced to Flee Their Country
The European Union supports the strengthening of the migration and asylum system in the Republic of Moldova

12/06/2025 | Press Releases

The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs will benefit from the support of the European Union to improve its activity in the field of migration and asylum. Through the Twinning project, the institution will develop a more efficient system aligned with European norms and standards. The launch event was attended… Continue reading The European Union supports the strengthening of the migration and asylum system in the Republic of Moldova
IGM Answers: Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions

06/06/2025 | Press Releases

The General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) answers the top 5 frequently asked questions received recently from foreigners via the IGM Green Line. We will continue to regularly address and clarify topics of interest for IGM beneficiaries. Foreigners who wish to apply for asylum must do so in person at one of the regional offices of… Continue reading IGM Answers: Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions
GIM Answers: Top 5 most frequently asked questions

26/05/2025 | Press Releases

The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) answers the top 5 most frequently asked questions by foreigners to the GIM Hotline. We regularly provide answers and clarity on topics of concern to GIM beneficiaries. If you have returned to the country, your temporary protection status can be verified by scanning the QR code on your identity… Continue reading GIM Answers: Top 5 most frequently asked questions
Confirmation of the State Identification Number (IDNP) for Foreign Citizens in the Republic of Moldova

23/05/2025 | Press Releases

The General Inspectorate for Migration informs that foreign citizens residing or staying in the Republic of Moldova may request the assignment and confirmation of their state identification number (IDNP)—a unique personal code required for various administrative and legal procedures. Applications can be submitted either in person or by an authorized representative based on a notarized… Continue reading Confirmation of the State Identification Number (IDNP) for Foreign Citizens in the Republic of Moldova
The working program of the Foreigners’ Documentation Counter

21/05/2025 | Press Releases

We remind you that the working hours of the Foreigners Documentation Desk are as follows: Reception hours: Monday – Friday, between 08:30 and 16:00, with a lunch break between 12:00 and 13:00. Document issuance is carried out from Monday to Friday, between 15:00 and 16:30. Complete information can be found on the website of the… Continue reading The working program of the Foreigners’ Documentation Counter
Digital facilities for foreign investors in Moldova and those working in the territory of the Republic of Moldova

13/05/2025 | Press Releases

It is worth noting that legal entities with foreign capital registered in the Republic of Moldova, immigrant workers, as well as their managers, have the opportunity to submit online applications for obtaining or extending the right of temporary residence in the country. The option to remotely submit the application is available on the platform e-migrare.gov.md… Continue reading Digital facilities for foreign investors in Moldova and those working in the territory of the Republic of Moldova
GIM Answers: Top 5 most frequently asked questions

06/05/2025 | Press Releases

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. 1. I submitted an online application for temporary protection, decided that I do not need this document, and want to… Continue reading GIM Answers: Top 5 most frequently asked questions
GIM Answers: Top 5 most frequently asked questions

25/04/2025 | Press Releases

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. What conditions must be met in order for a rental agreement to be considered legal? In order for a rental… Continue reading GIM Answers: Top 5 most frequently asked questions
Recommendations for foreign citizens visiting Moldova during the 2025 Easter holidays

17/04/2025 | Press Releases

During the Easter holidays, the General Inspectorate for Migration provides some travel recommendations for the Republic of Moldova. Make sure that: For more clarifications, visit the official website of the Inspectorate at www.igm.gov.md or call the IGM Call Center’s Green Line at 373-22-820-007. Stay informed through official sources and travel safely!
Recommendations for foreign citizens visiting Moldova during the 2025 Easter holidays

14/04/2025 | Press Releases

Considering the upcoming religious holidays in the Republic of Moldova – Easter on the 21st of April and Memorial Day (Paștele Blajinilor) on the 28th of April, which are vacation days, we kindly urge you to plan your stay in Moldova to avoid any potential situations of illegal stay in the country. To prevent exceeding… Continue reading Recommendations for foreign citizens visiting Moldova during the 2025 Easter holidays
GIM Answers: Top 5 most frequently asked questions

10/04/2025 | Press Releases

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. The application for granting the right of temporary residence must be submitted to the GIM at least 15 calendar days… Continue reading GIM Answers: Top 5 most frequently asked questions
GIM  answers: Top 5 frequently asked questions

14/03/2025 | Press Releases

The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) answers to the top 5 frequently asked questions asked by foreigners to the GIM Hotline recently. We answer regularly and provide clarity on topics of concern to GIM beneficiaries. If the foreigner is a citizen of the European Union, he/she can obtain the right and residence permit for the… Continue reading GIM  answers: Top 5 frequently asked questions
IGM services – now a click away

12/03/2025 | Press Releases

The Inspectorate General for Migration (IGM) focuses its efforts on the continuous improvement of the services offered, constantly adapting to the needs and expectations of its beneficiaries. With this in mind, we have developed and improved the Earlyone application to ensure a simpler and faster experience in interacting with the IGM. Through the Earlyone platform,… Continue reading IGM services – now a click away
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