Good to know
- Who this is for: Moldovan citizens abroad whose passport was lost or stolen. The temporary document is also for foreigners with a right of residence in Moldova.
- After you report the loss, the passport is cancelled and becomes invalid for good. Its status cannot be restored.
- Only Moldovan embassies and consulates abroad issue the temporary document.
- Your case is different? Ask us about your case.
Steps, in order
- You do this
Report the loss or theft
Full guide: Report a lost or stolen ID or passport →checked 19 October 2026Reporting is done the same day. Abroad, you do it at a Moldovan embassy or consulate. A lost or stolen passport carries a 50 lei state fee.
- You do this
Apply for a temporary travel document
Full guide: Temporary travel document to return to Moldova →checked 19 October 2026Book an appointment on eProgramare, or apply by post with a notarial act that certifies that you are the person in the photo.
Receive it at the embassy or consulate
Full guide: Temporary travel document to return to Moldova →checked 19 October 2026It is for one journey to Moldova and is valid for 30 days. It costs 15 euro and is issued in 1 to 3 working days.
- You do this
Apply for a new passport
Full guide: Moldovan passport issued abroad →checked 19 October 2026Loss or theft is one of the reasons for a new passport. Adults apply in person at the embassy or consulate, and pay 65 euro in 20 working days or 105 euro in 5 working days.
- Practical tip · not from an official source
Keep copies of your documents
Keep a digital copy of your passport and ID in a safe place. It helps if they are ever lost abroad.
- Not covered here
Reporting to the local police abroad
Ask about your case →What the country you are in requires is not covered on this page.