Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Moldova Work Permit: Your Complete 2025 Resource from Globexa Immigration
Moldova, a hidden gem in Eastern Europe, is becoming an attractive destination for professionals seeking new opportunities. But to work legally in Moldova, you must secure a work permit. At Globexa Immigration, we specialize in guiding clients through every step of the Moldova work permit process, making sure you avoid delays, rejections, and unnecessary stress. Here’s your complete, detailed guide.
1. Who Needs a Moldova Work Permit?
A Moldova work permit is required if you are:
A non-EU/EEA citizen, such as from India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Philippines, etc.
Planning to work in Moldova for longer than 90 days.
Hired by a Moldovan employer.
💡 Globexa Immigration Tip: Certain categories (like diplomats or international organization staff) might be exempt, but most foreign workers need a permit.
2. Secure a Job Offer with Employer Support
Before starting the application process, you need an official job offer from a Moldovan employer. The employer must:
Prove the role cannot be filled by a Moldovan or EU citizen.
Provide a signed employment contract.
Support your work permit application.
✅ At Globexa Immigration, we assist employers and employees in preparing compliant job offers and contracts, reducing the risk of rejection.
3. Employer’s Responsibility: Submit the Work Permit Application
Your employer applies for the work permit at Moldova’s National Agency for Employment (ANOFM), submitting:
1. Employment contract
2. Company registration documents
3. Proof of recruitment efforts in Moldova/EU
4. Justification for hiring a foreign national
5. Payment of government fees
💡 Globexa Immigration Insight: Errors in employer documents are one of the top reasons for work permit delays. We provide document checking services to ensure accuracy.
4. Employee Documents: What You Need to Prepare
While your employer applies, you need to gather personal documents:
1. Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
2. Recent passport-sized photos
3. Medical certificate proving you’re fit for work and free of communicable diseases
4. Police clearance certificate from your home country
5. Degrees, certifications, or other qualification proofs
All non-Romanian documents must be translated and legalized/apostilled.
✅ Globexa Immigration helps you prepare, translate, and authenticate all your documents to meet Moldovan government requirements.
5. Application Processing and Approval Timeline
Once submitted, the National Agency for Employment will review the application:
1.Processing time: ~30–45 working days
2. Delays happen if documents are incomplete or incorrect.
💡 Globexa Immigration clients enjoy faster processing with fewer rejections, thanks to our detailed document checks and pre-approval support.
6. Apply for a Long-Stay Visa (Type D) After Approval
With your work permit approved, you must apply for a long-stay visa (D visa) at a Moldovan consulate or embassy in your home country.
You’ll submit:
1. Original work permit approval
2. Completed visa application form
3. Passport
4. Proof of accommodation
5. Medical insurance for Moldova
✅ Globexa Immigration assists you with the D visa paperwork, embassy appointments, and interview preparation.
7. Travel to Moldova
After your D visa is issued, you can travel to Moldova. Upon arrival:
1. Carry original documents (work permit, employment contract, D visa).
2. Coordinate with your employer or Globexa Immigration’s local partners for airport pickup and settling in.
8. Register Your Residence Within 15 Days
After arrival, you must register your Moldovan address within 15 days at the Bureau for Migration and Asylum (Biroul Migrație și Azil).
Documents needed:
1. Passport and visa
2. Proof of address (rental agreement or employer-provided accommodation)
3. Moldovan health insurance
✅ Globexa Immigration’s Moldova team can accompany you to the registration office, ensuring a smooth process.
9. Obtain Your Temporary Residence Permit
After registration, you’ll receive a temporary residence permit:
1. Usually valid for 1 year, renewable if your job continues
2. Essential for living, opening a bank account, and accessing local services
3. Must be renewed at least 30 days before expiration
💡 Globexa Immigration clients receive reminders and renewal support, avoiding costly overstays or penalties.
10. Bringing Your Family to Moldova
With a valid work and residence permit, you can sponsor your spouse and dependent children to join you in Moldova.
Requirements include:
1. Proof of family relationship (marriage, birth certificates)
2. Adequate accommodation in Moldova
3. Your valid work and residence permits
✅ Globexa Immigration provides complete family relocation services, from document preparation to dependent permits.
11. Rights and Responsibilities of Foreign Workers
1. You’re entitled to the same labor rights as Moldovan citizens, including fair wages, safe working conditions, and social security benefits.
2. You must comply with Moldovan labor laws, including tax and insurance obligations.
3. Any change of employer, address, or family status must be reported to the Bureau for Migration and Asylum.
12. Mistakes That Can Delay or Jeopardize Your Work Permit
1. Incomplete applications — most common cause of rejection.
2. Late renewal applications — always start renewals 45–60 days before expiration.
3. Working outside the approved employer or position — strictly prohibited.
4. Failure to register residence on time — leads to fines or deportation.
✅ Globexa Immigration prevents these mistakes by managing your entire application and compliance process.
Final Thoughts from Globexa Immigration
Navigating Moldova’s work permit process can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, it’s straightforward. Globexa Immigration offers complete, end-to-end services to help you secure your Moldova work permit quickly, legally, and hassle-free — so you can focus on your new job and life in Moldova.
