Moldova
France
France visa for Moldovan citizens
Entry requirement
Moldovan citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at md.ambafrance.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
French citizens travelling to Moldova
FranceMoldova Visa-free, 90 days Moldova visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Moldovan citizens can stay in France
Moldovan citizens may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Moldovan citizens in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for Moldovan citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit Moldovan citizens visa-free.
French citizens travelling to Moldova
French citizens do not need a visa for Moldova: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Moldova and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for France?
Moldovan citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Moldovan citizens stay in France?
Moldovan citizens can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for Moldova?
French citizens do not need a visa for Moldova: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Moldovan citizens enter France visa-free?
Yes, Moldovan citizens can enter France without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.