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Poland visa for Moldovan citizens
Entry requirement
Moldovan citizens can visit Poland 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 kiszyniow.msz.gov.pl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Poland: visa decisions in Moldova
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 47 | 8 | 14.0% | 76.6% |
| 2024 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 18.5% | – |
| 2025 | 41 | 36 | 5 | 12.2% | 44.4% |
In 2025, Poland’s embassy and consulates in Moldova (Chișinău) received 41 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 36. The refusal rate was 12.2%. The refusal rate fell by 6.3 points from 18.5% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 78% compared with 2024 (23).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 6.9% of the applications lodged in Moldova that year. Poland’s consulates worldwide refused 15.8%. Poland was the 7th 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
Polish citizens travelling to Moldova
PolandMoldova Visa-free, 90 days Moldova visa for citizens of Poland
Travel advice for Poland
- 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 Poland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Poland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Poland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Poland (updated 20 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Moldovan citizens can stay in Poland
Moldovan citizens may stay in Poland for up to 90 days. Days in Poland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Poland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Moldovan citizens in Poland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Poland’s neighbours for Moldovan citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia admit Moldovan citizens visa-free.
Polish citizens travelling to Moldova
No visa is needed by Polish citizens for Moldova, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Moldova and Poland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for Poland?
Moldovan citizens can visit Poland without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Moldovan citizens stay in Poland?
Moldovan citizens can stay in Poland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Moldova?
No visa is needed by Polish citizens for Moldova, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Moldovan citizens enter Poland visa-free?
Yes, Moldovan citizens can enter Poland 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.