US Embassy in Chișinău
Embassy 
United States Chișinău, Moldova
- Address
- Strada Alexei Mateevici 103, MD-2009 Chișinău
- Phone
- +373 22 408 300
- Website
- md.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 22 September 2025
At Strada Alexei Mateevici 103, MD-2009 Chișinău, the US embassy in Chișinău represents the United States towards Moldova. Moldovan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Chișinău
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Moldova
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South Capital's Day Cahul
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Chișinău is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
United States visa for Moldovan citizens
MoldovaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Moldova
United StatesMoldova Visa-free, 90 days Moldova visa for citizens of the United States
Moldovan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United States.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 2,741 | 2,448 |
| Student (F, M) | 54 | 63 |
| Exchange (J) | 260 | 291 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 462 | 399 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 461 | 537 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 246 | 206 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 29 | 19 |
| Total | 4,253 | 3,963 |
The US embassy in Chișinău issued 3,963 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 62% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by transit and crew (14%) and work and treaty (10%) visas. That is 7% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (4,253).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 1,272, 14% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Germany in ChișinăuStrada Alexei Mateevici 82, 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
The United States’ other missions in Moldova
The US embassy in Chișinău is the only mission of the United States in Moldova on record. Moldova in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Chișinău
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Chișinău.
Address and contact
Address: Strada Alexei Mateevici 103, MD-2009 Chișinău. The record for the US embassy in Chișinău includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Moldova
US citizens can visit Moldova without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the US embassy in Chișinău is closed
The next closures of the US 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 Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Chișinău
Current procedures for the US embassy in Chișinău, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Chișinău
The US embassy in Chișinău has 18 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Chișinău?
The US embassy in Chișinău is at Strada Alexei Mateevici 103, MD-2009 Chișinău.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Chișinău?
The US embassy in Chișinău is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the US Embassy in Chișinău open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Chișinău do not include Saturday.
When is the US Embassy in Chișinău closed?
The US 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 the United States.
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Moldovan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
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