Good to know
- Who this is for: anyone who needs a Moldovan official document accepted abroad.
- The route depends on the agreements between Moldova and the other country. Check the country first.
- Not sure which one your country needs? Ask us about your case.
Which one do you need?
The country is a party to the Apostille Convention: get an apostille
Full guide: Apostille for Moldovan documents →checked 19 October 2026An apostille is a form of legalisation for a Moldovan official document. Individuals pay 100 lei in 5 working days or 130 lei in 3 working days. Pay on the day you apply: the time starts when the payment is made.
No treaty with that country, and no apostille: super-legalisation
Full guide: Consular legalisation (super-legalisation) of a document →checked 19 October 2026It is for states that have no treaty or legal-assistance convention with Moldova and are not parties to the Hague Convention of 1961. It takes 3 working days.
Birth document for some European countries: the multilingual extract
Full guide: Multilingual extract of your birth certificate →checked 19 October 2026In the states of the convention that covers it, it is accepted without an apostille or a translation.
Criminal record certificate
Full guide: Criminal record certificate in Moldova →checked 19 October 2026A certificate in digital or paper form is accepted in Moldova and abroad. You can also order the apostille on the same online platform.
Birth and marriage extracts
Full guide: Extract of your birth certificate (duplicate) →checked 19 October 2026Full guide: Extract of your marriage certificate (duplicate) →checked 19 October 2026Extracts of these records are what offices abroad most often ask for. The guides explain who can ask for them.
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Which exact country needs what
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