How much income do you need for the Digital Nomad Residence Permit?

The Digital Nomad Residence Permit requires a minimum income of about $2,838 per month, per the program's current published rules.

How long is the Digital Nomad Residence Permit valid for?

The Digital Nomad Residence Permit for Moldova is issued for 2 years and is renewable under the published renewal rules.

Does the Digital Nomad Residence Permit lead to permanent residency?

No — the Digital Nomad Residence Permit does not directly lead to permanent residency.

Can family members join the Digital Nomad Residence Permit?

Yes — eligible dependents can apply to join the Digital Nomad Residence Permit per the program's family-clause rules. Verify per-dependent fees and documentation requirements against the official source.

Where can I read the official rules for the Digital Nomad Residence Permit?

The official source for the Digital Nomad Residence Permit (digital nomad visa for Moldova) is published at https://invest.gov.md/en/qa-2/digital-nomads/. CountryLens only renders facts; the authority is the source.

MoldovaDigital Nomad Visa

Digital Nomad Residence Permit

A digital nomad pathway for Moldova. Below are the requirements, fees, and the deep-linked official government source. Verify against the source before applying — visa rules change without notice.

Minimum income

MDL 52,200/mo~$2,838/mo USD

Application fee

$250

Duration

2 years

Renewable

Yes

Tax-residency trigger

183 days / yr

Last verified

2026-05-25

Eligibility

Qualification readout

Family allowed
Yes
Path to permanent residency
No
Launched
2025

Notes

Launched 20 September 2025. Income requirement: applicant must have received at least 18 Moldovan average monthly salaries cumulatively over the preceding 6 months (= 3× average gross monthly salary per month). Per 2026 R&D: MDL 52,200/mo (~EUR 2,580 / USD 2,838) based on forecasted MDL 17,400/mo average salary for 2026. MDL-indexed (annual recalculation). Permit valid up to 2 years, renewable under identical conditions. Remote work exclusively for legal entities registered outside Moldova. 30-45 day processing. Apply via state portal, BMA Chișinău, or Moldovan embassy. Separate MITP-sponsored IT Visa programme exists for IT-park-resident-company employees (up to 4 years residency) — covered by Moldova Innovation Technology Park framework, not this DN entry.

Official sources

Verify the latest details on the issuing government’s own page. Rules and fees change without notice.

Sourceinvest.gov.md

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