Moldova to Romania: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇲🇩 Moldova → 🇷🇴 Romania
Visa Free

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Moldova citizens can enter Romania without a visa for up to 90 days. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~37, NYC=100).

Moldova Passport Strength

73 Visa-free
31 Visa on arrival
45 e-Visa
50 Visa required

Entry Details — Romania

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
90 days
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Romania
36.8
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Romania
10%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$920/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Europe Destinations — Moldova Passport

🇦🇱AlbaniaVisa Free 🇦🇩AndorraVisa Free 🇦🇹AustriaVisa Free 🇧🇾BelarusVisa Free 🇧🇪BelgiumVisa Free 🇧🇦Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa Free 🇧🇬BulgariaVisa Free 🇭🇷CroatiaVisa Free

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Romania and Moldova have a broadly similar cost of living (index 37 vs 38, NYC=100).
Romania cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Romania — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Moldova citizens need a visa to visit Romania?+

Moldova passport holders currently have Visa Free access to Romania. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Moldova passport holders stay in Romania?+

The authorised stay for Moldova citizens in Romania is 90 days per entry under current rules. Extensions may be available — check with local immigration authorities on arrival.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Romania?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Romania?+

The cost of living index for Romania is 36.8 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Romania.

What documents are required for Moldova citizens to enter Romania?+

A valid Moldova passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.