Romanian visa for Moldovan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Moldovan passport holders visiting Romania for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Moldovan citizens to enter Romania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Romania e-visa for Moldovan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Romania visa on arrival for Moldovan citizens | Not Available | |
Romania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Moldovan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Romania.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Romania.
If you are looking for Romania visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Moldova, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Romania nearest your place of residence.
- Chisinau: The Embassy of Romania in Chisinau, Moldova (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 26 minutes)
- Balti: The Consulate General of Romania in Balti, Moldova (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 26 minutes)
- Cahul: The Consulate General of Romania in Cahul, Moldova (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 26 minutes)
Romania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Romania diplomatic mission offices to Moldova for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Moldova traveling to Romania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Moldova) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,994,415 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,956,061 | -1.92% |
| 2010 | 2,013,592 | 2.94% |
| 2011 | 1,840,998 | -8.57% |
| 2012 | 1,821,821 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 1,879,352 | 3.16% |
| 2014 | 1,879,352 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 1,936,884 | 3.06% |
| 2016 | 1,917,707 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 1,975,238 | 3.00% |
| 2018 | 1,840,998 | -6.80% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Romania & Moldova comparison
Romania's area is approximately 230,170 km2 (88,869 sq mi), while the area of Moldova is approximately 32,850 km2 (12,683 sq mi). This means Moldova is 7.01 times smaller than Romania.
As of October 2025, Romania's population is ~18.6 million people - 14,615,275 more people than the population of Moldova.
We have highlighted Romania & Moldova’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Romania | Moldova | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 18,602,847 | 3,987,572 | 14.6 million more people live in Romania than Moldova |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 299 | 26 | Romania has 273 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Moldova. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 130 | 84 | Romania passport holders can visit 46 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 113 | 40 | Romanian hosts 73 more foreign missions than Moldova. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Moldova travel to Romania in one year?
The number of visitors from Moldova visiting Romania in 2018 was approximately 1,840,998.
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