{"id":77616,"date":"2024-02-19T17:41:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T14:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igm.ac-8.com\/comunicate-de-presa\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T21:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:08:09","slug":"press-releases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/igm.gov.md\/en\/press-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"Press releases"},"content":{"rendered":"
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19\/09\/2025<\/span> <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A new category of foreigners can benefit from the right of residence in the Republic of Moldova<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Starting from September 20, 2025, a new category of foreigners \u2013 digital nomads \u2013 can benefit from the right of residence in the Republic of Moldova. A digital nomad is a professional who works remotely in fields such as IT, marketing, design, consulting, or online education, needing only an internet connection. They carry out their professional activity based on an individual employment contract or a service contract with a legal entity, or with a partner of a company registered outside the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The list of required documents and the corresponding application form can be found…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A new category of foreigners can benefit from the right of residence in the Republic of Moldova<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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19\/09\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Starting from September 20, 2025, a new category of foreigners \u2013 digital nomads \u2013 can benefit from the right of residence in the Republic of Moldova. A digital nomad is a professional who works remotely in fields such as IT, marketing, design, consulting, or online education, needing only an internet connection. They carry out their professional activity based on an individual employment contract or a service contract with a legal entity, or with a partner of a company registered outside the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The list of required documents and the corresponding application form can be found…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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IGM Responds: Top 5 frequently asked questions<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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05\/09\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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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…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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IGM Responds: Top 5 frequently asked questions<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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22\/08\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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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. Under what conditions can an LLC administrator obtain the right of residence?The conditions for obtaining the right of residence for employment purposes as an LLC administrator may be consulted in Article 43\/6 of Law No. 200\/2010 regarding the regime of foreigners in the Republic of Moldova. 2. I reside in Moldova with a residence permit for family…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Diaspora Days \u2013 GIM brings good news for EU citizens and their families<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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15\/08\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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On the occasion of Diaspora Days, the General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) informs about recent improvements in residence conditions for European Union citizens and their family members in the Republic of Moldova. 1. New legal framework for EU citizensIn 2025, a legal framework was adopted to facilitate the presence and settlement of EU citizens in the Republic of Moldova. The adoption of the new law on free movement and residence introduces, for the first time, a coherent set of rights: Europeans and their family members choosing to live in Moldova can work, study, and access healthcare services under the same…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Procedure for renouncing temporary protection at the Diplomatic Missions of the Republic of Moldova<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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14\/08\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) informs that, starting from August of the current year, beneficiaries of the temporary protection status may officially renounce this status both at its territorial subdivisions and abroad, through the diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Moldova. To renounce temporary protection, applicants must submit a written request, either in person or through a legal representative, accompanied by the identity document issued by the GIM. In case of loss of the document, a sworn statement must be completed, and another valid identity document presented. The temporary protection document will be invalidated by perforating…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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IGM Answers: Top 5 frequently asked questions<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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08\/08\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) answers the top 5 frequently asked questions received from foreigners via the IGM Green Line recently. We will continue to provide regular updates and clarify the topics that are of interest to IGM beneficiaries. 1. What are the reasons for refusal to issue an invitation? According to Article 28, paragraph (7) of Law No. 200\/2010 on the Regime of Foreigners in the Republic of Moldova, the authority competent for foreigners shall issue a decision of refusal to issue the invitation if: a) the foreigners do not meet the entry conditions into the Republic of…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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25\/07\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) answers the top 5 frequently asked questions received from foreigners via the IGM Green Line recently. We will continue to provide regular updates and clarify the topics that are of interest to IGM beneficiaries. 1. How many procedures can an asylum application go through, and which are they? According to Law No. 270\/2008 on Asylum, there are only two procedures: administrative and accelerated. 2. Can a citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan apply for asylum in the Republic of Moldova? Any foreign national or stateless person who expresses the intention to seek a form…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Studies in the Republic of Moldova \u2013 Useful Information for International Students<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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22\/07\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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If you are a foreign student planning to study in Moldova, it is important to know the essential steps for admission and residence. Admission to educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova is regulated by the Education Code and other legal acts, and enrollment is done with the approval of the Ministry of Education and Research.Once you are admitted, the next step is obtaining a temporary residence permit for studies from the General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM), in accordance with Law No. 200\/2010 on the regime of foreigners.The residence permit is valid for the entire duration of your studies, whether…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Seasonal agricultural work: How to legally employ foreign citizens<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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16\/07\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) informs employers in the agricultural sector that, in the context of intensified seasonal activities typical for this period, the employment of foreign citizens for agricultural work is regulated under a simplified documentation procedure. According to Article 4314 of Law No. 200\/2010 on the Regime of Foreigners in the Republic of Moldova, foreign citizens who come for seasonal work purposes may be employed through a facilitated process. Key conditions for employment: Employers are required to notify GIM about the employment of foreign citizens within 5 working days from the start date of the employment and…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Essential information for foreign nationals wishing to work in the Republic of Moldova<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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15\/07\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The General Inspectorate for Migration draws the attention of foreign nationals to the serious risks that may arise if they do not read and understand the clauses of the individual employment contract signed in the Republic of Moldova. Failure to comply with the obligations stipulated in the contract may result in its unilateral termination and, consequently, the revocation of the temporary right of residence for work purposes, in accordance with national legislation. Some foreign nationals take advantage of their status as migrant workers and attempt to cross the state border of the Republic of Moldova illegally, in order to enter…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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IGM answers: top 5 frequently asked questions<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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10\/07\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The General Inspectorate for Migration (GIM) answers the top 5 frequently asked questions received from foreigners via the IGM Green Line in recent weeks. We will continue to respond regularly and provide clarity on topics of interest to IGM beneficiaries. 1) What type of visa do I need if I want to work in the Republic of Moldova?If you intend to work in the Republic of Moldova and you are not on the List of foreigners exempt from the visa requirement when entering, leaving, or transiting the territory of the Republic of Moldova (see Annex no. 2 of Law no.…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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27\/06\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM) answers the top 5 frequently asked questions received from foreigners via the IGM Green Line in recent weeks. We will continue to respond regularly and provide clarity on topics of interest to IGM beneficiaries. Persons who are not considered nationals of any state under the laws of that state are considered stateless. The main difference between refugee status and temporary protection lies in the nature of the protection granted and the conditions under which these forms of protection are provided. Foreigners applying for an airport transit visa or a regular transit visa are exempt…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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IGM marked World Refugee Day through events in Chi\u0219in\u0103u, B\u0103l\u021bi, and Cahul<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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23\/06\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Between 20\u201322 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 B\u0103l\u021bi, Chi\u0219in\u0103u, and Cahul. The program included a variety of activities for all age groups and categories of participants: an NGO and public institution fair offering medical, legal, and psychosocial support services; tote bag painting and pottery workshops; Ukrainian storytelling sessions for children, featuring a refugee author; canine demonstrations by the Border Police\u2019s dog handling…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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World Refugee Day \u2013 Solidarity and Continued Commitment to Protect Those Forced to Flee Their Country<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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20\/06\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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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 been forced to flee due to armed conflict, persecution, or other critical humanitarian situations. The Republic of Moldova has been a party to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol since 2001 (Law No. 677\/23.11.2001). With the support of international partners, especially UNHCR,…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The European Union supports the strengthening of the migration and asylum system in the Republic of Moldova<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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12\/06\/2025<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Press Releases<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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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 by State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Diana Salcu\u021ban, along with representatives of national and international authorities, partner organizations, and European institutions. Over the course of 18 months, GIM specialists will collaborate with European experts to analyze and optimize the institution\u2019s legislation and…<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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