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Japan visa for Moldovan citizens
Entry requirement
Moldovan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at md.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Moldova
- Embassy of Japan in Chișinău
Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt 73/1, MD-2001 Chișinău
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Japan has 1 mission in Moldova, with its embassy in Chișinău.
Japanese citizens travelling to Moldova
JapanMoldova Visa-free, 90 days Moldova visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Moldova to Japan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Moldovan citizens can stay in Japan
How long Moldovan citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Moldovan citizens apply
In Moldova, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Chișinău, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Moldova
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Moldova: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Moldovan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Moldova?
The Japanese embassy in Moldova is in Chișinău.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Moldova?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Moldova: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Moldovan citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Moldovan citizens need a visa for Japan 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.