Good to know
- Who this is for: Moldovan citizens who live outside Moldova.
- Adults apply in person at the embassy or consulate. If there is none in your country of residence, you can apply at any of them.
- The passport and the identity card are two separate procedures, with their own fees.
- Your case is different? Ask us about your case.
Steps, in order
Check that you need a new one
Full guide: Moldovan passport issued abroad →checked 19 October 2026Full guide: Moldovan identity card issued abroad →checked 19 October 2026You need a new passport for a first passport, a change of data, expiry, loss or theft, or a second passport. A new identity card is needed in similar cases, including a change of home address.
- You do this
Book an appointment
Full guide: Moldovan passport issued abroad →checked 19 October 2026Full guide: Moldovan identity card issued abroad →checked 19 October 2026Book through eProgramare at the embassy or consulate.
- You do this
Go in person to apply
Full guide: Moldovan passport issued abroad →checked 19 October 2026Full guide: Moldovan identity card issued abroad →checked 19 October 2026The staff take your photo and fingerprints and scan your signature. Children under 12 and people who cannot give fingerprints do not have to give them.
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Pay the consular fee
Full guide: Moldovan passport issued abroad →checked 19 October 2026Full guide: Moldovan identity card issued abroad →checked 19 October 2026You pay by bank transfer. For the passport, adults pay 65 euro in 20 working days or 105 euro in 5 working days. The identity card costs 39 euro in 20 working days or 64 euro in 5 working days.
Your file is processed
Full guide: Moldovan passport issued abroad →checked 19 October 2026Full guide: Moldovan identity card issued abroad →checked 19 October 2026The embassy or consulate prepares the document and takes the decision.
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Collect it, or have a passport delivered
Full guide: Moldovan passport issued abroad →checked 19 October 2026You collect the document at the consular section, in person or through your legal representative. A passport can also be delivered to an address through MDelivery.
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Applying for a child, or someone who cannot come
Ask about your case →The guides explain the special cases. Check the details with the embassy or consulate.