The Moldova Embassy in Romania is an official diplomatic mission of Moldova, located in Bucharest. It provides visa information, Moldova passport services, consular assistance and support for Moldova citizens living in Romania and travelers heading to Moldova.
The Embassy of Moldova in Bucharest represents the government of Moldova in Romania and manages the bilateral relationship between the two countries, covering diplomacy, trade and cultural exchange. As Moldova's principal mission in the country, it works directly with the Romania government and oversees consular services nationwide.
Citizens and residents of Romania traveling to Moldova come here for visa guidance and application requirements. Moldova citizens living in Romania rely on the mission for passport renewals, civil registry matters such as birth and marriage registration, notarial services and emergency assistance.
Moldova operates 2 missions in Romania, so the office you need depends on your region — the network section below shows every location. As a rule of thumb, the consulates general in the major cities process the highest volume of visa and passport applications.
The embassy in Bucharest is the main mission, but most visa and passport applications are handled by the consulates in other cities. Choose the office that covers your region:
Traveling the other way? See the Embassy of Romania in Chisinau, Moldova.
Apply for a Moldova visa for tourism, study, work, business or transit. The embassy provides visa information and application guidance for citizens and residents of Romania, with most applications processed through the consulates general in the major cities.
Passport renewal and replacement for Moldova citizens abroad, including lost or stolen passports and emergency travel documents.
Consular help for Moldova citizens in distress: accidents, hospitalization, arrest, lost documents or crisis situations in Romania. Emergency contact procedures are published on the official website.
Authentication and certification of official documents for use abroad — powers of attorney, certified copies and signature legalization for papers moving between the Moldova and Romania legal systems.
Registration of life events for Moldova nationals abroad: births, marriages and deaths are entered into the national civil registry so they are recognized at home.
Referrals to local legal resources and lists of lawyers for Moldova citizens involved in legal proceedings in Romania.
Entry requirements for Moldova depend on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and how long you plan to stay. Some travelers enter visa free for short visits while others need a visa or electronic authorization — check the current rules with this embassy or on the official Moldova immigration portal before booking travel.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process than visitor visas. Typical Moldova visa documents include a valid passport, photos, proof of funds, travel insurance, accommodation details and purpose specific papers. Apply well before travel and book your visa appointment early.
Officers refuse incomplete files more often than weak ones — run through this checklist before your appointment:
Requirements vary by visa type and nationality — the official checklist from the Moldova authorities is always the final word.
The embassy may close on Romania public holidays as well as Moldova national holidays — always confirm before visiting.
Free to call from any phone, 24 hours. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Call +40 (21) 230.04.74 / +40 (21) 230.07.32 during office hours, email moldova@customers.digiro.net.
The embassy is located at Aleea Alexandru Nr.40 Sector 1 011824 Bucuresti Romania
Contact the embassy or check the official website for the current application procedure — many countries route applications through online portals and visa application centers, and the consulates general usually handle the highest volume of applications. Book an appointment before visiting.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, the purpose of travel and length of stay. Check the current rules with this embassy or on the official Moldova immigration portal before booking travel.
The mission is generally open on weekdays (09:00–13:00–14:00–18:00 on Mondays) and closed on weekends and public holidays of both countries. Check the live status in the office hours panel on this page.
Visa information and applications, passport services for Moldova citizens, document notarization and legalization, civil registry matters, and emergency consular assistance.
Almost always, yes. Most missions require appointments for visa and passport services; walk-in availability is limited to emergencies. Book through the official website.
Call the local emergency number 112 first for immediate danger. For consular help — lost passports, accidents, arrests — contact the mission at +40 (21) 230.04.74 / +40 (21) 230.07.32 during office hours or use the emergency line on the official website.