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Recognition of statelessness

A stateless person is an individual who is not a national of any state. The status of statelessness might be recognized in relation to a person who is not considered a citizen of any state, according to their legislation.

Process description

Step 1

Submit the application

The application for recognition of statelessness shal be submitted at the one-stop-shops for the

documentation of foreigners of the General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM):

  • The One-stop-shop for the Documentation of Foreigners of the CENTRAL Regional

Directorate of the GIM: Chisinau Municipality, 124 Stefan cel Mare Bd.

  • The One-stop-shop for the Documentation of Foreigners of the NORTH Regional

Directorate of the GIM: Balti Municipality, 9 Moscovei St.

  • The One-stop-shop for the Documentation of Foreigners of the SOUTH Regional Directorate of the GIM: Comrat Municipality, 22 Comsomolului St.

  • The One-stop-shop for the Documentation of Foreigners of the SOUTH Regional Directorate of the GIM: Cahul Municipality, 79 Ioan Voda cel Cumplit St.


Step 2

Application assessment

The application is examined by the GIM's representative. The applicant is interviewed.

Step 3

Issuance of decison

Once the decision on confirmation of statelessness is issued, it is brought to the knowledge of the applicant by direct communication or by sending a postal mail to his/her last declared address.

Fees & deadlines

Period of examination: 180 calendar days. The service is free of charge.

Depending on the difficulty of the case, the deadline may be extended by one month, but the total extension will not exceed 6 months. The maximum period of examination is 12 months.

Required documents

The service does not require an exhaustive list of compulsory documents that must be submited. The recognition of statelessness can be initiated ex officio by the General Inspectorate for Migration or at the request of the person claiming to be a non-citizen.

Regulatory acts

Submit petitions

Petitions/complaints should be submitted to the GIM Chancery at the following address: Chisinau Municipality, 124 Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt Bd or by e-mail to: migratie@mai.gov.md.

Sanctions & penalties

Article 30 of Law 234/2021 provides for disciplinary, civil, administrative or criminal liability, as appropriate, for failure to perform or improper performance of public service tasks.

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