Good to know
- Who this is for: citizens of Turkey travelling to or moving to Moldova.
- The official sources do not fully agree on the limit for visa-free stays. Check before a long trip.
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- Another citizenship? Check your country.
Steps, in order
Turkish citizens do not need a visa
Official page: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa regime for foreigners ↗Turkey is on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of states whose citizens are exempt from the visa for entry, exit and transit.
How long you can stay without a visa
Official page: eVisa portal: visa-free countries ↗The eVisa portal gives the limit for visa-free visitors as up to 90 days within six months from the first entry. Its page is older and does not yet name Turkey, while the ministry’s main list does, so check before a long trip.
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Staying longer: a residence permit
Full guide: Residence permit in Moldova (right of residence) →checked 19 October 2026A right of residence lets you live in Moldova for longer, for a reason such as work, study or family. The guide lists the reasons and the documents.
Or the right to stay without a residence permit
Full guide: Right to stay in Moldova without a residence permit →checked 19 October 2026For some kinds of work, permission to stay for more than 90 days in total, up to one year, exists by exception.
Moldovan missions in Turkey
Official page: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Moldovan embassies and consulates ↗Official page: turcia.mfa.gov.md ↗Moldova has an embassy in Ankara and a consulate general in Istanbul.
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Your exact dates and your own case
Ask about your case →How the days add up for your own trips is not covered on this page.