Visa Requirements
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Moldova?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Russia citizens travelling to Moldova
Nationals of many countries may visit Moldova for tourism or business without a visa for up to 90 days within any 6-month period. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date. Moldovan authorities strictly enforce the permitted stay limit, and overstaying may result in fines or expulsion.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Russia passport holders can enter Moldova for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
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At a glance
Key facts for Russian citizens visiting Moldova
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Russian citizens enter Moldova
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 90 days or fewer. Beyond that, Moldova needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Questions
What Russian citizens ask about entering Moldova
No. Russian citizens can enter Moldova without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 90 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
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Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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