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Moldova Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Moldova Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    B-
  • Passport Ranking
    90/198
  • Passport Score
    109.2/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    107
  • Visa-required Countries
    91
  • Access to the World's GDP
    28%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    37%
  • Access to the World's Population
    24%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    58%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    No
    No provisions
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    10 years
  • Physical presence requirement
    –
  • Language test
    Yes, Romanian
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    Yes
  • Can minor children naturalize?
    Yes, children younger than 16 naturalize along with parents
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    –
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
    –
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    3 years / 3 years
    Must be both married and reside in the country for 3 years.
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    Not allowed
  • Language test
    Yes, Romanian
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    Yes
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    No provisions
  • Citizens of specific countries
    No provisions
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Visas and Residencies
Visas and Residencies
Taxation
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.

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Moldova Overview
  • Region
    Europe
  • Capital City
    Chişinău
  • Largest City
    Chişinău
  • Currency
    Moldovan leu
  • Languages
    Moldovan (Romanian), Russian
  • Population
    2.6 million (142nd)
  • Life Expectancy
    72.4 years (156th)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $14 billion (144th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $5,409 (116th)
Useful Data
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Cost of Living
    Very cheap (2/7)
  • Climate
    Comfortable (2/5)
  • Safety
    Safe (3/7)
  • Pollution
    Average (3/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Moderate (3/5)

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