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Moldova visit visa for Pakistan passport holders
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Summary
- Visa type
- Short-stay visa (type C), with an invitation from the General Inspectorate for Migration unless you hold a qualifying EU, Schengen, UK, US or Canadian visa or residence permit
- Stay limit
- Short stay (type C visa)
- Entries
- As stated on the visa
Pakistan is on Moldova’s official list of countries whose citizens must hold a visa to enter, leave or transit Moldova, and on the list of states whose nationals need an invitation before an entry visa is issued. The invitation is issued by the General Inspectorate for Migration. A Pakistani who holds a valid visa (not a transit visa) or residence permit from an EU member state, a Schengen state, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada is excused from the invitation, but still needs the Moldovan visa itself. Pakistan is also on the airport transit visa list. The short-stay tourism visa costs 40 euro and needs insurance of at least 30,000 euros, proof of funds of 30 euro a day (minimum 300 euro), a hotel booking and a return ticket.
Moldova sits between Romania and Ukraine and draws visitors with its wine cellars, monasteries and the capital Chișinău. For Pakistani passport holders, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is clear: Pakistan is on the official list of countries whose citizens must hold a visa to enter, leave and pass through Moldova.
The main hurdle is the invitation. Pakistan is listed among the states whose nationals need an invitation from the General Inspectorate for Migration before an entry visa is issued. There is a useful shortcut, though: if you hold a valid visa (not a transit visa) or a residence permit from an EU member state, a Schengen state, the UK, the US or Canada, you are excused from that step.
For tourism, the short-stay C/T visa asks for a passport issued in the past 10 years and valid 3 months beyond your exit, a 35 x 45 mm photo, a hotel booking, a return ticket and the application form. Add a bank statement no older than 10 days showing 30 euro per day, with a minimum of 300 euro, and medical insurance of at least 30,000 euros.
The consular fee for the tourism visa is 40 euro, plus additional fees where they apply. Pakistan is also on the airport transit visa list, so even a connection through a Moldovan airport needs a type A visa costing 20 euro, unless you hold an EU or US visa or residence permit.
Applications go through a Moldovan embassy or consulate, and the Ministry also runs an official portal at evisa.gov.md with a visa check and online form. Moldova publishes no processing time or approval rate for Pakistani applicants, so start early, especially if you need the migration invitation first.
Checklist
Document requirements
- Visa application form
- Passport issued in the past 10 years and valid at least 3 months beyond the date you leave Moldova
- Recent matt colour photo, 35 mm x 45 mm
- Invitation from the General Inspectorate for Migration, or a valid EU, Schengen, UK, US or Canadian visa (not transit) or residence permit
- Hotel booking, or a signed maintenance and accommodation commitment from a person in Moldova
- Return ticket reservation, or driving licence, green card insurance and vehicle papers if travelling by car
- Bank statement no older than 10 days showing 30 euro per day of stay, and at least 300 euro for a stay under 10 days
- Travel medical insurance valid across Moldova for the whole stay, with cover of at least 30,000 euros
- Consular fee of 40 euro
Pakistan appears on three Moldovan lists: visa required for entry, exit and transit; airport transit visa required; and invitation required for an entry visa. Holders of a valid EU, Schengen, UK, US or Canadian visa (not a transit visa) or residence permit are excused from the invitation procedure.
Checklist source: mfa.gov.md, mfa.gov.md
Money and time
Fees and timeline
Fees
Official fee
€40
The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists a consular fee of 40 euro for a short-stay tourism visa (type C), plus additional fees if applicable. An airport transit visa (type A) is 20 euro. Check the current fee with the Moldovan embassy or consulate, or on evisa.gov.md, before you apply.
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Timeline
Processing and appointments
No official processing time for Pakistani applicants is published. Ask the Moldovan embassy or consulate, or check the status of an online application on evisa.gov.md.
Official links
How to apply
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- Embassy / ministryDiplomatic missions and consulates of the Republic of Moldova: visa applicationsmfa.gov.md
- Official linkE-Visa Moldova: official visa application portal of the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairsevisa.gov.md
- Official informationMoldova Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa regime for foreignersmfa.gov.md
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
Moldova does not publish an official approval or refusal rate for Pakistani applicants.
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
Quick answers
FAQ
Do Pakistanis need a visa for Moldova?
Yes. Pakistan is on the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of countries whose citizens must hold a visa to enter, leave and transit Moldova.
Do Pakistanis need an invitation for a Moldovan visa?
Yes, as a rule. Pakistan is on the list of states whose nationals require an invitation before an entry visa is issued. The invitation is issued by the General Inspectorate for Migration.
Can a Schengen, UK or US visa replace the invitation?
Yes. A valid visa (not a transit visa) or a residence permit from an EU member state, a Schengen state, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada excuses you from the invitation procedure. It does not replace the Moldovan visa itself.
How much is a Moldovan tourist visa for Pakistanis?
The Ministry lists a consular fee of 40 euro for the short-stay tourism visa, plus additional fees if applicable. Check the current fee with the Moldovan embassy before you pay.
How much money do I need to show?
A bank statement issued no more than 10 days before you apply, showing at least 30 euro for each day of your stay and not less than 300 euro for a stay shorter than 10 days.
What insurance is required?
Travel medical insurance valid throughout Moldova for the whole stay, covering repatriation for medical reasons, emergency treatment, hospitalisation or death, with cover of at least 30,000 euros.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must have been issued in the past 10 years and be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you plan to leave Moldova.
Do Pakistanis need a visa to change planes in Moldova?
Yes. Pakistan is on the airport transit visa list, and the type A visa costs 20 euro. Holders of an EU or US visa or residence permit are exempt from it.
Can I apply for a Moldovan visa online?
The Ministry runs an official portal at evisa.gov.md with a “Do I need a visa?” check and an online application. Use it to confirm whether your application can be completed online, or apply through a Moldovan embassy or consulate.
What if I am visiting friends or family in Moldova?
Use the visit visa (C/V), which is issued for private visits to Moldovan citizens or to foreigners holding a valid Moldovan residence permit.
Is there an official visa approval rate for Pakistanis?
No. Moldova does not publish an approval or refusal rate for Pakistani applicants.
Checked against
Official sources
- Moldova Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration: visa regime for foreignerswww.mfa.gov.md/en/content/visa-regime-foreigners
- Moldova Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration: types of visas and requirementswww.mfa.gov.md/en/content/types-visas-requirements
- E-Visa Moldova: official visa application portalwww.evisa.gov.md/
Last checked 20 October 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.
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