German Embassy in Chișinău
Embassy 
Germany Chișinău, Moldova
- Address
- Strada Alexei Mateevici 82, MD-2009 Chișinău
- Phone
- +373 22 200 600
- Website
- chisinau.diplo.de
Head of mission: Hubert Knirsch, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 27 March 2026
Germany’s embassy to Moldova is in Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, at Strada Alexei Mateevici 82, MD-2009 Chișinău. Within 1 km there are 17 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Chișinău
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Für alle konsularischen Dienstleistungen ist ein Termin online über den Servicebereich der Internetseite zu reservieren. Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte über das Kontaktformular direkt an die Konsularabteilung. Bereitschaftsdienst (nur in Notfällen außerhalb der Dienstzeit, Montag-Donnerstag von 16.30 bis 24.00 Uhr, Freitag von 13.30 h bis 24.00 Uhr, Samstag und Sonntag von 08.00 bis 24.00 Uhr): Tel.: +373-76 00 08 13. Routineanfragen können nicht beantwortet werden. Visaangelegenheiten gelten nicht als Notfälle für den Bereitschaftsdienst! Feiertagskalender 2026: 31. Dezember 2025 1. Januar 7. Januar 3. April 6. April 13. April 20. April 1. Mai 25. Mai 27. August 24., 25., 31. Dezember
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Moldova
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South Capital's Day Cahul
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
No regular hours are on record for the German embassy in Chișinău, but an official note on hours or appointments is shown (in German).
Germany visa for Moldovan citizens
MoldovaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of Moldova
GermanyMoldova Visa-free, 90 days Moldova visa for citizens of Germany
Moldovan citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 219 | 208 | 7 | 3.2% | 99.5% |
| 2024 | 288 | 277 | 10 | 3.5% | 99.6% |
| 2025 | 398 | 367 | 24 | 6.0% | 99.7% |
2025 figures: 398 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Chișinău, and 367 visas were issued. 24 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 6.0%. The refusal rate rose by 2.6 points from 3.5% in 2024. Applications rose by 38% compared with 2024 (288).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 3.2% (2023) to 6.0% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Moldova, 6.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 7 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Moldova.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the United States in ChișinăuStrada Alexei Mateevici 103, MD-2009 Chișinău
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Honorary Consulate of Mexico in ChișinăuStrada Alexei Mateevici 70, Chișinău
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Embassy of Slovakia in ChișinăuStrada Alexei Șciusev 101, Chișinău
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Embassy of Belarus in ChișinăuStrada Alexei Mateevici 83/1, MD-2009 Chișinău
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in ChișinăuStrada Nicolae Iorga 18, MD-2012 Chișinău
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Embassy of Bulgaria in ChișinăuStrada București 92, Chișinău
Germany’s other missions in Moldova
The German embassy in Chișinău is the only mission of Germany in Moldova on record. Moldova in turn has 6 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Chișinău
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Chișinău. It is headed by Hubert Knirsch, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Strada Alexei Mateevici 82, MD-2009 Chișinău. The record for the German embassy in Chișinău includes a phone number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Moldova
No visa is needed by German citizens for Moldova, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the German embassy in Chișinău is closed
The next closures of the German embassy in Chișinău for public holidays in Moldova are South Capital's Day Cahul on Saturday 21 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas)) on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Chișinău
Current procedures for the German embassy in Chișinău, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Chișinău
The German embassy in Chișinău has 17 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Chișinău?
The German embassy in Chișinău is at Strada Alexei Mateevici 82, MD-2009 Chișinău.
When is the German Embassy in Chișinău closed?
The German embassy in Chișinău closes on Moldova’s public holidays, the next being South Capital's Day Cahul on Saturday 21 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Moldovan citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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