Moldova may introduce visas for Russians and Belarusians Moldovan authorities are considering the possibility of introducing a visa regime for citizens of Russia, Belarus, China and several other countries. Prime Minister Vasil Tofan said this. According to him, such a step is related to the need to adapt the legislation to the standards of the European Union in preparation for joining the union. Moldova applied for EU membership in March 2022, shortly after Ukraine. At the end of 2023, the European Union decided to start accession negotiations with Chisinau and Kyiv. Currently, Russians and Belarusians can visit Moldova without a visa and stay in the country for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Moldova may introduce visas for Russians and Belarusians Moldovan authorities are considering the possibility of introducing a visa regime for citizens of Russia, Belarus, China and several other countries. Prime Minister Vasil Tofan said this. According to him, such a step is related to the need to adapt the legislation to the standards of the European Union in preparation for joining the union. Moldova applied for EU membership in March 2022, shortly after Ukraine. At the end of 2023, the European Union decided to start accession negotiations with Chisinau and Kyiv. Currently, Russians and Belarusians can visit Moldova without a visa and stay in the country for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.