ETIAS FOR MOLDOVAN CITIZENS

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Under the visa waiver agreement, citizens of the Republic of Moldova can travel Schengen Area countries without a visa.

Moldovans can visit Schengen nations for tourism, pleasure, or business for up to 90 days in every 180-day period.

Visitors from countries having visa waiver arrangements with the EU, including Moldovans, will be able to apply online for an ETIAS travel authorisation before departure beginning in November 2023. For visa-exempt travellers, ETIAS will become a necessity.

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), as well as other systems such as the Entry Exit System, are currently being developed (EES). It will become a necessity for Moldovans and other visa-exempt foreign people to enter the country.

EUROPEAN COUNTRIES THAT REQUIRE MOLDOVANS TO CARRY AN ETIAS

ETIAS will be required for Modovans to travel to the following countries for up to 90 days each 180-day period:

ETIAS Required

ETIAS authorises Moldovans nationals to travel to all Schengen member states from November 2023

  • EU Schengen
  • Non-EU Schengen States
  • Non-Schengen EU States
ETIAS Required

Non-EU Member States:

Micro-States de facto part of Schengen Area:

ETIAS Required

Non-Schengen EU States

ETIAS FOR MOLDOVANS SECURITY OVERVIEW

ETIAS will make Europe a safer place for visitors and citizens alike. Moldovans’ information on the ETIAS application form will be cross-checked against many security databases, including:

  • Europol
  • Interpol
  • SIS
  • VIS
  • Eurodac

With the implementation of ETIAS, even those who do not require a visa would be subjected to security inspections. Individuals who pose a health or security risk may be barred from entering the Schengen Area.

Despite its location in Europe, Moldova is neither a member of the European Union nor a Schengen country. Moldovans who wish to travel to the European Union must apply for an ETIAS permit online.

ETIAS FOR MOLDIVANS TRAVELLING TO THE SCHENGEN AREA

Citizens of Moldova travelling to a Schengen country will be able to get an ETIAS travel authorization beginning in November 2023. Transit travellers will also require ETIAS if they want to stop in a Schengen country on their way to their final destination.

For Moldovans making short travels to the Schengen Area, the ETIAS visa waiver will be required. It is valid for up to 90 days of stay each 180-day term. The travel authorization will be available online, and registration will only take a few minutes.

The ETIAS is not a visa; rather, it is a travel authorization that is easier to get than a visa. ETIAS candidates are not required to attend an interview at an embassy or consulate.

The same ETIAS permit is applicable for travel to all Schengen Area countries. ETIAS is necessary to pass the external Schengen border; Moldovans can then visit any of the countries in the transit zone for the following purposes:

  • Tourism
  • Business
  • Health
  • Transit

ETIAS FOR MOLDOVANS REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

A valid Moldovan passport is required to apply for ETIAS. Travellers need to provide passport data including the passport number, issue date, and expiry date. On approval, the ETIAS is electronically linked to the Moldovan passport used to apply.

ETIAS for Moldovans is a digital document, applicants must provide an email address to receive status updates. Travellers are notified by email once their ETIAS application has been approved.

The final requirement is a debit or credit card to pay the ETIAS processing fee securely online.

ETIAS FOR MOLDOVANS VALIDITY AND STAY IN EUROPE

The ETIAS for Moldovans is valid for three years from the date of approval, provided the passport used to apply is still valid.

If the Moldovan passport expires within the ETIAS’s three-year validity period, a new travel authorization must be obtained.

Travelers must apply for a new ETIAS using the information on their new passport, which includes:

  • Passport number
  • Country of issuance
  • Date of issuance
  • Expiration date

The ETIAS allows Moldovans to enter Schengen area for up to 90 days in each 180-day period. Following that. Moldovan visitors will be required to spend the following 90 days outside the Schengen Area before being allowed to return.

ETIAS ONLINE APPLICATION FROM MOLDOVA

Applying for an ETIAS travel authorisation for Moldovans will be straightforward.

The ETIAS will become a requirement for Moldovans of all ages, including children, who intend to travel Schengen member countries. ETIAS will be operational beginning in November 2023.

Moldovan children travelling with their parents or legal guardians also need to carry a valid ETIAS to cross the Schengen border. Parents and legal guardians can request an ETIAS on the minor’s behalf.

The ETIAS online form should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Applicants must supply basic personal, passport, and travel information, such as:

  • Full name
  • Country of birth
  • Date of birth
  • Passport number
  • Passport issuance date and country
  • Passport expiration date
  • First country of intended arrival to the Schengen Zone
  • Estimated arrival date
  • Travel purpose

Applicants will also be required to answer a number of health and security questions. Moldovan candidates should answer all of these questions honestly and completely. Moldovans who have committed minor infractions may still be granted ETIAS provided they are not considered a threat to the EU.

ETIAS FOR MOLDOVANS PROCESSING TIME

Most ETIAS petitions from Moldova will be automatically accepted shortly after they are filed.

A few apps may need manual processing. The revision will be carried out in this case by the ETIAS National Unit.

If a Moldovan’s ETIAS application data raises a red alert in one or more of the security databases, manual correction is performed. When an ETIAS from Moldova must be manually assessed, the processing time will be extended.

A very small fraction of ETIAS applications from Moldova may necessitate the submission of extra information or documents by the applicant.

Moldovans should apply for an ETIAS as soon as feasible before their trip dates.

If a Moldovan’s ETIAS application is denied, they will be notified by email of the reason for the rejection and advice on how to appeal the decision.

ETIAS FOR MOLDOVANS – FAQ

ETIAS permits Moldovans to travel to all Schengen member countries for up to 90 days for business.

Moldovan ETIAS holders who are unsure which Schengen nation they want to work in may visit all Schengen countries until they select the one that best meets their needs.

Once a Moldovan passport bearer has determined which Schengen country they wish to work in, they must apply for a work visa at an embassy or consulate. ETIAS cannot be utilised for employment in Europe.

Whilst the ETIAS grants entry into all Schengen nations, work visas for Schengen nations are country-specific and must be obtained in person at an embassy.

Working on an ETIAS with a Moldovan passport in Europe may result in penalties, expulsion, or the revocation of the ETIAS visa waiver. This violation of the ETIAS terms may also make it more difficult for the Moldovan passport bearer to get another ETIAS in the future.

ETIAS holders from Moldova will be allowed to travel to all Schengen countries and explore various educational alternatives in the EU, such as conferences, seminars, and short-term courses.

A Moldovan student may attend a summit or congress in any of the member countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without requiring a visa.

Moldovans who want to study at a university in a Schengen nation will need to apply for a student visa. The same is true for students participating in other academic programmes that continue longer than the ETIAS’s 90-day limit for Moldovans.

Student visas are country-specific and must be obtained by submitting the Moldovan citizen’s passport and academic credentials to the embassy or consulate of the country in which they desire to study.

The requirements for Moldovans wishing to study in the Schengen Area may differ from one nation to the next.