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January 10, 2024

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U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country

Moldova, Republic of

Moldova
Moldova

Reciprocity Schedule

Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.

Explanation of Terms

Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.

Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).

Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.

Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.

Visa Classifications

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
Visa
Classification
Fee Number
of Entries
Validity
Period
A-1 None Multiple 60 Months
A-2 None Multiple 60 Months
A-3 1 None Multiple 24 Months
B-1 None Multiple 120 Months
B-2 None Multiple 120 Months
B-1/B-2 None Multiple 120 Months
C-1 None Multiple 60 Months
C-1/D None Multiple 60 Months
C-2 None Multiple 3 Months
C-3 None Multiple 3 Months
CW-1 11 None Multiple 12 Months
CW-2 11 None Multiple 12 Months
D None Multiple 60 Months
E-1 2 No Treaty N/A N/A
E-2 2 None Two 3 Months
E-2C 12 None Two 3 Months
F-1 None Multiple 60 Months
F-2 None Multiple 60 Months
G-1 None Multiple 48 Months
G-2 None Multiple 48 Months
G-3 None Multiple 48 Months
G-4 None Multiple 48 Months
G-5 1 None Multiple 24 Months
H-1B None Multiple 60 Months 3
H-1C None Multiple 60 Months 3
H-2A None Multiple 60 Months 3
H-2B None Multiple 60 Months 3
H-3 None Multiple 60 Months 3
H-4 None Multiple 60 Months 3
I None Multiple 60 Months
J-1 4 None Multiple 60 Months
J-2 4 None Multiple 60 Months
K-1 None One 6 Months
K-2 None One 6 Months
K-3 None Multiple 24 Months
K-4 None Multiple 24 Months
L-1 None Multiple 60 Months
L-2 None Multiple 60 Months
M-1 None Multiple 60 Months
M-2 None Multiple 60 Months
N-8 None Multiple 48 Months
N-9 None Multiple 48 Months
NATO 1-7 N/A N/A N/A
O-1 None Multiple 60 Months 3
O-2 None Multiple 60 Months 3
O-3 None Multiple 60 Months 3
P-1 None Multiple 60 Months 3
P-2 None Multiple 60 Months 3
P-3 None Multiple 60 Months 3
P-4 None Multiple 60 Months 3
Q-1 6 None Multiple 60 Months 3
R-1 None Multiple 60 Months
R-2 None Multiple 60 Months
S-5 7 None One 1 Month
S-6 7 None One 1 Month
S-7 7 None One 1 Month
T-1 9 N/A N/A N/A
T-2 None One 6 Months
T-3 None One 6 Months
T-4 None One 6 Months
T-5 None One 6 Months
T-6 None One 6 Months
TD 5 N/A N/A N/A
U-1 None Multiple 48 Months
U-2 None Multiple 48 Months
U-3 None Multiple 48 Months
U-4 None Multiple 48 Months
U-5 None Multiple 48 Months
V-1 None Multiple 120 Months
V-2 None Multiple 120 Months 8
V-3 None Multiple 120 Months 8

Country Specific Footnotes

Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.

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Visa Category Footnotes

  1. The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:

    • A-1
    • A-2
    • G-1 through G-4
    • NATO 1 through NATO 6

  2. An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty.  *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used.  **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.  

    *Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.

    **Example 2:  Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.

  3. The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.

    Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.  

    Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.

  4. There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.

    Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.

    In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).

    However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.

  5. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.

    Canadian Nationals

    Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.

    Mexican Nationals

    Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.

    Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.

  6. Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.

  7. No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.

  8. V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.

  9. Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:

    • T-2 (spouse)
    • T-3 (child)
    • T-4 (parent)
  10. The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.

  11. The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.

  12. The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.

 

 

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General Documents

Most civil documents are available from the Registry Offices throughout the country - and are generally reliable. Certified copies can be obtained at the Civil Status Office (“Serviciul Stare Civilă”) in Chisinau. There are no restrictions on the export of these documents.

The United States does not recognize documents issued by the de facto authorities in the separatist Transnistrian region of Moldova.

Birth, Death, Burial Certificates

Birth Certificates

Available

Fees:  Fee information is available here

Document Name: Certificat de Nastere

Issuing Authority: Registry Offices/Civil Status Office

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Light background with Blue/Purple border, 8.27 inches by 5.83 inches, plus one ink stamp and bearing the signature of the Vital Statistics officer

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrar

Registration Criteria: Information is available here

Procedure for Obtaining: Information is available here

Certified Copies: Available at the Civil Status Office

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents

Exceptions: None

Comments: None

 

Death Certificates

Available

Fees: Fee information is available here

Document Name: Certificat de Deces

Issuing Authority: Registry Offices/Civil Status Office

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Light background with green/brown border, 8.27 inches by 5.83 inches, plus one ink stamp and bearing the signature of the Vital Statistics officer

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrar

Registration Criteria: Information is available here

Procedure for Obtaining: Information is available  here

Certified Copies: Available at the Civil Status Office

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents

Exceptions: None

Comments: None

Marriage, Divorce Certificates

Marriage Certificates

Available

Fees: Fee information is available here

Document Name: Certificat de Casatorie

Issuing Authority: Registry Offices/Civil Status Office

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Pink background with red/brown border, 8.27 inches by 5.83 inches, plus one ink stamp and bearing the signature of the Vital Statistics officer

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrar

Registration Criteria: Information is available here

Procedure for Obtaining: Information is available here

Certified Copies: Available at the Civil Status Office

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: None

Comments: None

 

Divorce Certificates

Available

Fees: Fee information is available here

Document Name: Certificat de Divort

Issuing Authority: Registry Offices/Civil Status Office

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Light background with a green/brown border, 8.27 inches by 5.83 inches, plus one ink stamp and bearing the signature of the Vital Statistics officer

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Registrar

Registration Criteria: Information is available here

Procedure for Obtaining: Information is available here

Certified Copies: Available at the Civil Status Office

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: None

Comments: None

Adoption Certificates

Available

Fees: Fee information is available here

Document Name: Certificat de adoptie

Issuing Authority: Registry Offices/Civil Status Office

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Yellow  background with brown/yellow border, 8.27 inches by 5.83 inches, plus one ink stamp and bearing the signature of the Vital Statistics officer

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  Registrar

Registration Criteria: Information is available here

Procedure for Obtaining: Information is available here

Certified Copies: Available at the Civil Status Office

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: None

Comments: None

Identity Card

Available

Fees: Fee information is available here

Document Name: Buletin de Identitate

Issuing Authority: Public Service Agency (“Agentia Servicii Publice”)

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Plastic photo ID card, light purple background, 3.6 inches by 2.1 inches,  with an accompanying paper document containing one ink stamp and bearing the signature of the Public Service Agency officer

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:

Registration Criteria: Information is available at http://asp.gov.md/

Procedure for Obtaining: Information is available at www.asp.gov.md

Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: None

Comments: None

Police, Court, Prison Records

Police Certificates

Available

Fees: 60 MLD Lei in 1 day and 30 MLD Lei in 10 calendar days.

Document Name: Certificat de Cazier Detaliat

Issuing Authority: Ministry of Internal Affairs

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Paper document containing one ink stamp and bearing the signature of the Department Chief

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Department Chief

Registration Criteria: There is no registration criteria

Procedure for Obtaining: apply online here or in person at Iacob Hâncu 3A Str., Chişinău city, by submitting an ID document, and the bank receipt (Victoriabank). One can also apply for this Certificate at any Local Police Inspectorate.

Certified Copies: Certified copies are not available

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.

Exceptions: None

Comments: The “Certificat de Cazier Judiciar" is no longer accepted for immigration purposes.

 

Court/Prison Records

Available

Fees: There are no fees

Document Name: Hotarare

Issuing Authority: Ministry of Internal Affairs

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Paper document containing one ink stamp

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Judge

Registration Criteria: There is no registration criteria

Procedure for Obtaining: Apply in courts

Certified Copies: Certified copies are available

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents

Exceptions: None

Comments: None

Military Records

Available

Fees: There are no fees

Document Name: Livret Militar

Issuing Authority: Ministry of Internal Affairs

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There is no special seal(s)/color/format

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Chief Commander

Registration Criteria: There is no registration criteria

Procedure for Obtaining: Applicants are welcome to apply every day during business hours by submitting an ID document, the recruitment certificate and/or other related documents to the administrative-military territorial bodies.

Certified Copies: Certified copies are available

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents

Exceptions: None

Comments: None

Passports & Other Travel Documents

Travel Documents

Types Available:  Regular, Diplomatic and Official.  The “Titlu de calatorie” (“Pasaport Alb”) is a travel document available for emergency situations outside Moldova

Fees: 

Terms

30 Days

15 Days

10 Days

5 Days

24 Hours

6 Hours

3 Hours

1 Hour

Cost

850 lei

1060 lei

1280 lei

1490 lei

1700 lei

2130 lei

2550 lei

2980 lei

These costs are subject to change. Please visit this website for more information.

Document Name: Pasaport or Titlu de calatorie (“Pasaport Alb”)

Issuing Government Authority: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Paper photo ID card, light purple background, bearing the signature of the issuing authority

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: MFA

Registration Criteria: There is no registration criteria

Procedure for Obtaining: In Moldova, apply through the Moldovan Public Services Agency (http://asp.gov.md/), if outside Moldova, contact the nearest Moldovan embassy or consulate.

Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents

Exceptions: None

Comments: None

Other Documents Available: None

Visa Issuing Posts

Post Title: Chisinau, Moldova

Address: 103 A. Mateevici Str.

Phone Number: 00373 22 40 83 00 – Call Center: 03373 022 89 30 60

Visa Services: All visa categories for Moldova.

Comments / Additional Information: None

Additional Information for Reciprocity

Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.