MoldovaCanada

Canada visa for Moldovan citizens

Visa required

Moldovan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Where Moldovan citizens apply for a visa for Canada

Canada has no embassy or consulate in Moldova on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Canada looks after Moldova from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Bucharest, Romania (356 km from Chișinău) as the responsible post. Measured from Chișinău, other Canadian embassies and consulates are closest in Kyiv, Ukraine (402 km) and Istanbul, Turkey (659 km). Canada sets which of its missions takes applications from Moldova; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Canadian citizens travelling to Moldova

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Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Moldovan citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Moldovan citizens can stay in Canada

How long Moldovan citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Moldovan citizens apply

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Moldova. Moldovan citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Moldova from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canada’s neighbours for Moldovan citizens

The United States requires Moldovan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Moldova

Moldova admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for Canada?

Moldovan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Canada in Moldova?

No. Canada has no embassy in Moldova. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Bucharest, Romania for Moldova.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Moldova?

Moldova admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Moldovan citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Moldovan citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.