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title: "Moldova Digital nomad residence 2026: MDL 52.2k+/mo needed"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/moldova/digital-nomad/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-12
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Moldova · Nomad / Remote work

# Moldova Digital nomad residence

**Income needed:** MDL 52k+ a month ≈ $2,920

Temporary residence for digital nomads (Law 200/2010, Art. 37²)

Checked against official sources on 12 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **Income needed:** MDL 52k+ a month ≈ $2,920 (Income of at least MDL 52,200 a month (≈ $2,920) · Remote-work income of at least 3 forecast average monthly salaries (3 x MDL 17,400, the 2026 forecast) in each of the 6 months before applying; 18 salaries (MDL 313,200) in total. A fee of MDL 500 (≈ $28) · Temporary residence permit card (IR): IGM fee MDL 350 plus state fee MDL 150 for the standard 20-working-day issue; faster issue costs more (up to MDL 1,750 plus MDL 150 for same-day).)
- **First stay:** 2 yrs (Granted for the period requested, up to 2 years; extendable on the same conditions.)
- **Who can apply:** Any passport
- **Work:** Limited (Remote work for the foreign employer, client or company only.)
- **Family:** Family can join (Family members can apply for family-reunification residence if the holder has a valid permit and sufficient means (Law 200/2010, Art. 38).)

## Key facts

Digital nomad residence is a nomad / remote work route for Moldova. Applicants need income of MDL 52k+ a month ≈ $2,920. You can stay 2 yrs, renewable. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.

- **Money needed:** MDL 52k+ a month ≈ $2,920
- **Government fees:** MDL 500 ≈ $28
- **Processing:** Up to 30 days
- **First stay:** 2 yrs

## Cost, time and long term

To apply: government fee MDL 500 ≈ $28; income to show MDL 52k+/mo ≈ $2,920; decision: up to 30 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.

**Government fees: MDL 500 ≈ $28**

- MDL 500 (≈ $28) Temporary residence permit card (IR): IGM fee MDL 350 (≈ $20) plus state fee MDL 150 (≈ $8) for the standard 20-working-day issue; faster issue costs more (up to MDL 1,750 (≈ $98) plus MDL 150 (≈ $8) for same-day).

**Shown, not spent: MDL 52k+/mo ≈ $2,920**

- MDL 52,200 a month (≈ $2,920) Remote-work income of at least 3 forecast average monthly salaries (3 x MDL 17,400, (≈ $970) the 2026 forecast) in each of the 6 months before applying; 18 salaries (MDL 313,200 (≈ $17,500)) in total.

**Renewal: Renewable**

Granted for the period requested, up to 2 years, and extendable on the same conditions.

[Invest Moldova Agency](https://invest.gov.md/en/qa-2/digital-nomads/)

**Permanent residence: After 5 years of residence**

Permanent residence can be requested after 5 years as a temporary resident (3 years for family reunification), with housing and a satisfactory level of Romanian; a decision takes 90 days.

[General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova](https://old.igm.gov.md/imigrare/sederea-provizorie/)

**Processing: Up to 30 days**

The examination period is 30 days, or 10 days with the urgency fee.

[General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova](https://old.igm.gov.md/imigrare/sederea-provizorie/)

## Why this route may not fit

Check this before you apply.

- Work rights are limited

### What you'll need

#### Who can apply

- Works remotely using information and communication technology.
- Works exclusively for a legal entity registered outside Moldova.
- Is an employee, a service provider under contract, or a shareholder, partner or administrator of the foreign entity.
- Intends to stay beyond the period of legal stay.

#### What you must show

- Income from the remote work of at least 3 forecast average monthly salaries (MDL 52,200 (≈ $2,920) at the 2026 forecast of MDL 17,400 (≈ $970)) in each of the last 6 months.
- A fee for examining the residence application is charged in addition to the permit card fee; the official pages read do not state the amount, which depends on standard or expedited examination.

#### Documents

- Bank statement in Romanian or English showing the income of the last 6 months.
- Valid health insurance for Moldova.
- Proof of ownership or use of housing in Moldova, such as a lease or a hotel accommodation contract.
- Criminal-record certificate from the home country, legalised or apostilled; a certificate from the country of residence is added after two years of legal stay elsewhere.
- Employees and contractors add the employment or service contract, legalised and translated, and a self-declaration of remote work.
- Shareholders add a certificate from the company registry issued within 3 months showing shareholder status and no insolvency or liquidation.

#### Steps

1. Submit the application in person at the single desk for foreigners of the General Inspectorate for Migration.
2. Apply at least 30 days before the current legal stay ends; late applications are fined.

#### After you arrive

- The permit can be extended on the same conditions, again for up to 2 years.
- Keep health insurance valid and report changes such as the end of the foreign contract.

## What happens at day 183

How Moldova decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

- **Stay on this route:** **Up to 2 years at first, renewable**
- **Tax residence:** - **More than 183 days in a fiscal year** Presence in Moldova for more than 183 days in total during the fiscal year makes a foreign national resident.
- **Foreign-source income:** Residents are taxed on Moldovan-source income and on foreign-source income earned for activity in Moldova.

[All tax rules for Moldova](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/moldova/tax/) Tax records checked 12 Oct 2026

## What you need to arrange

- **Health insurance** Valid health insurance for Moldova
- **Accommodation** Proof of ownership or use of housing in Moldova, such as a lease or a hotel accommodation contract
- **Bank account / funds** Bank statement in Romanian or English showing the income of the last 6 months
- **Certified translation** Criminal-record certificate from the home country, legalised or apostilled
- **Police certificate and civil documents** Criminal-record certificate from the home country, legalised or apostilled

Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.

**Full official text**

Temporary residence of up to two years for foreign nationals working remotely for a legal entity registered outside Moldova as an employee, contractor or shareholder. (sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

#### What you must show and pay

- Income of at least MDL 52,200 a month (≈ $2,920) · Remote-work income of at least 3 forecast average monthly salaries (3 x MDL 17,400, (≈ $970) the 2026 forecast) in each of the 6 months before applying; 18 salaries (MDL 313,200 (≈ $17,500)) in total. (sources 1, 2, 3)
- A fee of MDL 500 (≈ $28) · Temporary residence permit card (IR): IGM fee MDL 350 (≈ $20) plus state fee MDL 150 (≈ $8) for the standard 20-working-day issue; faster issue costs more (up to MDL 1,750 (≈ $98) plus MDL 150 (≈ $8) for same-day). (source 5)
- Fee · Fee for examining the residence application under the Law on state fees 213/2023, charged in addition to the permit card fee. (source 2)

#### Requirements

- Works remotely using information and communication technology. (source 2)
- Works exclusively for a legal entity registered outside Moldova. (source 2)
- Is an employee, a service provider under contract, or a shareholder, partner or administrator of the foreign entity. (sources 2, 1)
- Intends to stay beyond the period of legal stay. (source 2)
- Income from the remote work of at least 3 forecast average monthly salaries (MDL 52,200 (≈ $2,920) at the 2026 forecast of MDL 17,400 (≈ $970)) in each of the last 6 months. (sources 1, 2, 3)
- A fee for examining the residence application is charged in addition to the permit card fee; the official pages read do not state the amount, which depends on standard or expedited examination. (source 2)
- Bank statement in Romanian or English showing the income of the last 6 months. (source 1)
- Valid health insurance for Moldova. (sources 1, 2)
- Proof of ownership or use of housing in Moldova, such as a lease or a hotel accommodation contract. (source 1)
- Criminal-record certificate from the home country, legalised or apostilled; a certificate from the country of residence is added after two years of legal stay elsewhere. (source 1)
- Employees and contractors add the employment or service contract, legalised and translated, and a self-declaration of remote work. (source 1)
- Shareholders add a certificate from the company registry issued within 3 months showing shareholder status and no insolvency or liquidation. (source 1)
- Submit the application in person at the single desk for foreigners of the General Inspectorate for Migration. (sources 2, 4)
- Apply at least 30 days before the current legal stay ends; late applications are fined. (sources 1, 4)
- The permit can be extended on the same conditions, again for up to 2 years. (source 2)
- Keep health insurance valid and report changes such as the end of the foreign contract. (source 2)

#### Stay

- Granted for the period requested, up to 2 years; extendable on the same conditions.
- First stay: up to 24 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
- Temporary residence permit up to 24 months: Extendable for up to 2 years at a time on the same conditions

#### Work

Remote work for the foreign employer, client or company only.

#### Family

Family members can apply for family-reunification residence if the holder has a valid permit and sufficient means (Law 200/2010, Art. 38).

Checked 2026-10-12

## Official sources

1. [Temporary residence for digital nomads: document lists](https://old.igm.gov.md/imigrare/sederea-provizorie/munca/cererea-privind-acordarea-prelungirea-dreptului-de-sedere-in-scop-de-nomad-digital-precum-si-lista-de-acte/) · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
2. [Digital nomads: legal framework, documents and conditions](https://invest.gov.md/en/qa-2/digital-nomads/) · Invest Moldova Agency · checked 2026-10-11
3. [Government approves the 2026 minimum wage and the average monthly wage of MDL 17,400](https://gov.md/en/print/pdf/node/5613) · Government of the Republic of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Temporary residence right: purposes and procedure](https://old.igm.gov.md/imigrare/sederea-provizorie/) · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
5. [Documentation of foreigners with identity documents: permit fees and issue times](https://old.igm.gov.md/documentarea-cu-acte-de-identitate-pentru-straini/) · General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM), Ministry of Internal Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
6. [Permanent residence right](https://old.igm.gov.md/sederea-permanenta/) · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11

## Digital nomad residence and its alternatives

| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Digital nomad residence | Needs income of MDL 52k+ a month ≈ $2,920 | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
| [D8 nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/d8-remote-work-residence/) Portugal | Needs income of €3,680+ a month ≈ $4,110 | 2 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/international-telework-visa/) Spain | Needs income of €2,442+ a month ≈ $2,730 | 3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/italy/digital-nomad-remote-worker/) Italy | Needs income from €25k a year ≈ $28k | 1 yr, renewable | No local work |
| [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/greece/digital-nomad-visa-i8/) Greece | Needs income of €3,500+ a month ≈ $3,910 | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |

## Questions people ask

### How much money do I need for the Digital nomad residence?

Income of at least MDL 52,200 a month (≈ $2,920). Remote-work income of at least 3 forecast average monthly salaries (3 x MDL 17,400, (≈ $970) the 2026 forecast) in each of the 6 months before applying; 18 salaries (MDL 313,200 (≈ $17,500)) in total. A fee of MDL 500 (≈ $28). Temporary residence permit card (IR): IGM fee MDL 350 (≈ $20) plus state fee MDL 150 (≈ $8) for the standard 20-working-day issue; faster issue costs more (up to MDL 1,750 (≈ $98) plus MDL 150 (≈ $8) for same-day).

### How long can I stay on the Digital nomad residence?

Granted for the period requested, up to 2 years; extendable on the same conditions.

### How long does the Digital nomad residence take to process?

The examination period is 30 days, or 10 days with the urgency fee.

### Can I work on the Digital nomad residence?

Limited. Remote work for the foreign employer, client or company only.

### Can I bring my family on the Digital nomad residence?

Family members can apply for family-reunification residence if the holder has a valid permit and sufficient means (Law 200/2010, Art.

### Does the Digital nomad residence lead to permanent residence in Moldova?

Time on the Digital nomad residence counts toward permanent residence in Moldova, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence.

### How are Digital nomad residence holders taxed in Moldova?

No special regime in our records is tied to the Digital nomad residence. The standard rules apply: Resident individuals pay income tax at 12% of annual taxable income after a personal exemption of MDL 29,700 (≈ $1,660) a year in 2026; employees pay a 9% mandatory health premium out of gross pay and the employer pays social contributions on top. Residents are taxed on Moldovan-source income and on foreign-source income earned for activity in Moldova.

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≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## How this was checked

**Checked on 2026-10-12 against 6 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources.

Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.

1. [Temporary residence for digital nomads: document lists](https://old.igm.gov.md/imigrare/sederea-provizorie/munca/cererea-privind-acordarea-prelungirea-dreptului-de-sedere-in-scop-de-nomad-digital-precum-si-lista-de-acte/) · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
2. [Digital nomads: legal framework, documents and conditions](https://invest.gov.md/en/qa-2/digital-nomads/) · Invest Moldova Agency · checked 2026-10-11
3. [Government approves the 2026 minimum wage and the average monthly wage of MDL 17,400](https://gov.md/en/print/pdf/node/5613) · Government of the Republic of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Temporary residence right: purposes and procedure](https://old.igm.gov.md/imigrare/sederea-provizorie/) · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
5. [Documentation of foreigners with identity documents: permit fees and issue times](https://old.igm.gov.md/documentarea-cu-acte-de-identitate-pentru-straini/) · General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM), Ministry of Internal Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
6. [Permanent residence right](https://old.igm.gov.md/sederea-permanenta/) · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11

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