Moldova
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Germany visa for Moldovan citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Moldovan citizens for Germany, for stays of 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 chisinau.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in Moldova
| 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% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Moldova (Chișinău) received 398 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 367. 6.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 3.5%: the rate rose by 2.6 points. Applications rose by 38% compared with 2024 (288).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 6.9% of the applications lodged in Moldova that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Moldova.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Moldova, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
German citizens travelling to Moldova
GermanyMoldova Visa-free, 90 days Moldova visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Moldovan citizens can stay in Germany
Moldovan citizens may stay in Germany for up to 90 days. Days in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Germany and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Moldovan citizens in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Germany’s neighbours for Moldovan citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit Moldovan citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to Moldova
No visa is needed by German citizens for Moldova, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Moldova and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for Germany?
No visa is needed by Moldovan citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Moldovan citizens stay in Germany?
Moldovan citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do German citizens need a visa for Moldova?
No visa is needed by German citizens for Moldova, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Moldovan citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, Moldovan citizens can enter Germany 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.