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 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result of these national-level changes, we provide the following clarifications regarding the organization of the processes for receiving and issuing identity documents intended for foreign nationals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd39 Starting from 2nd December 2025, the procedure for the simultaneous submission of applications for obtaining the right of residence and for the issuance of the residence permit will be stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd39 During the period 29th\u201331st December 2025, the Foreigners\u2019 Documentation Desks of the GIM will suspend the reception of:
\u2022 applications for residence permits for foreign nationals;
\u2022 applications for identity cards for stateless persons, refugees, and beneficiaries of humanitarian protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udd39 During the period 1st\u201315th January 2026, the reception of applications for the issuance of the residence card under expedited procedures (\u201eSame-day issuance\u201d, \u201e1 working day\u201d, \u201e5 working days\u201d) will be suspended.
At the same time, the issuance period of the residence card for foreign nationals holding temporary residence rights for employment purposes will be extended to14 calendar days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The General Inspectorate for Migration appreciates the public\u2019s understanding and reiterates that all necessary efforts will be made to ensure a smooth and secure transition to the new procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These changes are implemented in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 200\/2010, Law No. 68\/2024, and Law No. 273\/1994 on identity documents within the national passport system, concerning the documentation of foreign nationals with the residence card.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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