What documents does a China citizen need for a Moldova visa?

- Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Moldova, with at least 1 blank page - Digital passport-style photo for the online application - Scanned passport bio page - Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter) - Return/onward travel itinerary - Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement) if requested - Travel health insurance covering the stay, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage recommended - Biometrics: not collected online; passport stamped on arrival, no fingerprinting currently required

What types of visas can China citizens get for Moldova?

- Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid for use within 90 days of issue, max stay 90 days within 180 days - Business e-Visa: same process, requires invitation letter from a Moldovan company - Transit e-Visa: for short stopovers, validity typically up to 5 days

How do China citizens apply for a Moldova visa?

- Visit Moldova's official e-Visa portal (linked via mfa.gov.md) and create an application - Fill in personal and trip details, upload the passport scan, photo, and supporting documents - Pay the e-Visa fee online by credit/debit card - Processing time: typically 3-5 working days; approval sent by email as a PDF to print - Present the printed e-Visa, passport, and return ticket at the Moldovan border

How much does a Moldova visa cost for China citizens?

- e-Visa fee: approximately USD 60-75 depending on visa type (single-entry tourist) - No separate agency fee if applying directly through the official portal - Standard processing: 3-5 working days - Urgent processing (where offered): 24-48 hours for an additional fee

What should China citizens know before traveling to Moldova?

- Apply at least 1-2 weeks before travel to allow for processing and any requests for additional documents - Print the e-Visa approval and carry it alongside the passport, since border officers check the paper/PDF copy - Moldova is not in the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa does not cover entry — the Moldovan e-Visa or national visa is required separately - Keep hotel and itinerary documents consistent with what was submitted online, as discrepancies can cause delays at the border - Check mfa.gov.md for the latest e-Visa eligibility and document list before applying, as rules are periodically updated

Moldova Visa for China Citizens 2026

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Chinese citizens can apply for Moldova's e-Visa online before travel, uploading passport and trip documents electronically and receiving approval by email to present at the border.

Guide last updated October 4, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Moldova, with at least 1 blank page
Digital passport-style photo for the online application
Scanned passport bio page
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
Return/onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement) if requested
Travel health insurance covering the stay, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage recommended
Biometrics: not collected online; passport stamped on arrival, no fingerprinting currently required

Visa types

Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid for use within 90 days of issue, max stay 90 days within 180 days
Business e-Visa: same process, requires invitation letter from a Moldovan company
Transit e-Visa: for short stopovers, validity typically up to 5 days

How to apply online

Visit Moldova's official e-Visa portal (linked via mfa.gov.md) and create an application
Fill in personal and trip details, upload the passport scan, photo, and supporting documents
Pay the e-Visa fee online by credit/debit card
Processing time: typically 3-5 working days; approval sent by email as a PDF to print
Present the printed e-Visa, passport, and return ticket at the Moldovan border

Fees & processing time

e-Visa fee: approximately USD 60-75 depending on visa type (single-entry tourist)
No separate agency fee if applying directly through the official portal
Standard processing: 3-5 working days
Urgent processing (where offered): 24-48 hours for an additional fee

Tips for China travelers

Apply at least 1-2 weeks before travel to allow for processing and any requests for additional documents
Print the e-Visa approval and carry it alongside the passport, since border officers check the paper/PDF copy
Moldova is not in the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa does not cover entry — the Moldovan e-Visa or national visa is required separately
Keep hotel and itinerary documents consistent with what was submitted online, as discrepancies can cause delays at the border
Check mfa.gov.md for the latest e-Visa eligibility and document list before applying, as rules are periodically updated

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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