Moldova · Spouse visas
Moldova Spouse of a resident
Temporary residence for family reunification with a foreign resident
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Key facts
Spouse of a resident is a spouse visas route for Moldova. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- MDL 500 ≈ $28
- Processing
- Up to 30 days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee MDL 500 ≈ $28; decision: up to 30 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesMDL 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).
RenewalRenewal rules
Valid for no longer than the sponsor's permit.
General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova
Permanent residenceAfter 3 years of residence
Permanent residence can be requested after 3 years as a temporary resident for family reunification; a decision takes 90 days.
General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova
ProcessingUp 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
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Sponsor holds a valid residence permit in Moldova and has sufficient means for the family.
What you must show and pay1
- 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).
Documents4
- Marriage certificate, legalised or apostilled, translated and notarised.
- Sponsor's residence permit.
- Criminal-record certificate, health insurance valid for at least 3 months and proof of housing.
- Proof of means of subsistence issued within 10 days before the appointment.
Steps1
- The sponsor applies in person at the single desk for foreigners; both spouses must appear.
After you arrive1
- The family member's permit cannot outlast the sponsor's permit.
What happens at day 183
How Moldova decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a fiscal yearPresence 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 Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Criminal-record certificate, health insurance valid for at least 3 months and proof of housing
- Accommodation
Criminal-record certificate, health insurance valid for at least 3 months and proof of housing
- Certified translation
Marriage certificate, legalised or apostilled, translated and notarised
- Police certificate and civil documents
Marriage certificate, legalised or apostilled, translated and notarised
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Residence for the family member of a foreign national who holds a residence permit in Moldova. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- 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). 3
Requirements
- Sponsor holds a valid residence permit in Moldova and has sufficient means for the family. 2 1
- Marriage certificate, legalised or apostilled, translated and notarised. 1
- Sponsor's residence permit. 1
- Criminal-record certificate, health insurance valid for at least 3 months and proof of housing. 1
- Proof of means of subsistence issued within 10 days before the appointment. 1
- The sponsor applies in person at the single desk for foreigners; both spouses must appear. 2 1
- The family member's permit cannot outlast the sponsor's permit. 2
Stay
- Valid for no longer than the sponsor's permit.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Official sources
- Temporary residence for family reunification · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
- Digital nomads: legal framework, documents and conditions · Invest Moldova Agency · checked 2026-10-11
- Documentation of foreigners with identity documents: permit fees and issue times · General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM), Ministry of Internal Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
- Temporary residence right: purposes and procedure · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
- Permanent residence right · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a resident and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a resident | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Portugal | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a resident Spain | Needs income of €900+ a month ≈ $1,010 | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a resident Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a resident Italy | Needs income of €11k+ a year ≈ $12k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a resident?
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 Spouse of a resident?
Valid for no longer than the sponsor's permit.
How long does the Spouse of a resident take to process?
The examination period is 30 days, or 10 days with the urgency fee.
Does the Spouse of a resident lead to permanent residence in Moldova?
Time on the Spouse of a resident counts toward permanent residence in Moldova, which the rules allow after 3 years of residence.
How are Spouse of a resident holders taxed in Moldova?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a resident. 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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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 5 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.
- Temporary residence for family reunification · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
- Digital nomads: legal framework, documents and conditions · Invest Moldova Agency · checked 2026-10-11
- Documentation of foreigners with identity documents: permit fees and issue times · General Inspectorate for Migration (IGM), Ministry of Internal Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
- Temporary residence right: purposes and procedure · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
- Permanent residence right · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
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