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Entry Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: New visa regulations are in effect for Moldova as of December 12, 2003. American citizens may now enter Moldova for a period of up to 90 days without obtaining a prior visa, provided they hold a U.S. passport still valid for six months on the date of their arrival. American citizens can obtain visas at the Chisinau International Airport or at specific border crossings. Additionally, American citizens are no longer required to have an invitation from a Moldovan citizen or entity. For more information on entry requirements, please contact the Moldovan Embassy, 2101 S. Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone: (202) 667-1130, (202) 667-1131, or (202) 667-1137, fax: (202) 667-1204, e-mail: moldova@dgs.dgsys.com. Travelers may also wish to consult the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website for general information on Moldovan visas and for application forms: http://www.mfa.md/En/ConsularInf/VisasInfo.htm.

Important Reminder: All foreign citizens staying in Moldova for three days or longer are required to register with local authorities at the Office of Visas and Registration. The place of registration (usually, a district police station) depends on where a visitor is staying in Moldova. Most hotels will register guests automatically. The Embassy encourages U.S. citizens to ask about registration when checking into a hotel. U.S. citizens not staying in a hotel are responsible for registering with authorities. To find out exactly where to register, a U.S. citizen may call the central Office for Visas and Registration at (373) (22) 21-30-78, and should be prepared to give the address of the residence in Moldova. Under Moldovan law, those who fail to register with authorities may be required to appear in court and pay a fine. For more information on registering with Moldovan authorities, U.S. citizens are encouraged to call the Consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau at (373) (22) 40-83-00.

In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have initiated procedures at entry/exit points. These often include requiring documentary evidence of relationship and permission for the child's travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present. Having such documentation on hand, even if not required, may facilitate entry/departure.