Moldova · Student
Moldova Student permit
Temporary residence for study
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Key facts
Student permit is a student 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).
RenewalRenewable
Granted for the study period and extendable.
General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
This category is excluded from the temporary residence years that lead to permanent residence.
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
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Needs a place at a school or university in Moldova
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Applicant is enrolled at a Moldovan educational institution under a study contract.
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).
Documents6
- Request from the educational institution and the application in the prescribed form.
- Agreement of the Ministry of Education, except for nationals of Lisbon Convention countries.
- Proof of enrolment and the study contract.
- Health insurance valid for at least 3 months.
- Proof of means of subsistence, or proof of a Moldovan scholarship.
- Criminal-record certificate for applicants aged 16 and over, and proof of housing or a dormitory voucher.
Steps1
- The institution files the request; extensions are filed 30 days before the permit ends.
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
Health insurance valid for at least 3 months
- Accommodation
Criminal-record certificate for applicants aged 16 and over, and proof of housing or a dormitory voucher
- Police certificate and civil documents
Criminal-record certificate for applicants aged 16 and over, and proof of housing or a dormitory voucher
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Residence for foreign students enrolled at a Moldovan educational institution, requested by the institution. 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
- Applicant is enrolled at a Moldovan educational institution under a study contract. 1
- Request from the educational institution and the application in the prescribed form. 1
- Agreement of the Ministry of Education, except for nationals of Lisbon Convention countries. 1
- Proof of enrolment and the study contract. 1
- Health insurance valid for at least 3 months. 1
- Proof of means of subsistence, or proof of a Moldovan scholarship. 1
- Criminal-record certificate for applicants aged 16 and over, and proof of housing or a dormitory voucher. 1
- The institution files the request; extensions are filed 30 days before the permit ends. 1
Stay
- Residence right for the study period; extendable.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Nationals of Lisbon Convention countries do not need the Ministry of Education agreement.
Official sources
- Temporary residence for study · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
- Temporary residence right: purposes and procedure · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · 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
- Permanent residence right · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
Student permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student permit | – | – | – |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Internship permit Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student permit?
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 Student permit?
Residence right for the study period; extendable.
How long does the Student permit take to process?
The examination period is 30 days, or 10 days with the urgency fee.
Does the Student permit lead to permanent residence in Moldova?
Time on the Student permit doesn't count toward permanent residence in Moldova.
How are Student permit holders taxed in Moldova?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student permit. 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 4 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 study · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
- Temporary residence right: purposes and procedure · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · 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
- Permanent residence right · General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova · checked 2026-10-11
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