Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: Moldova Permanent Residency allows foreign nationals indefinite stay, work, and access to public services after fulfilling legal residence requirements, typically 5 years, or through family reunification and other specific categories.
Eligibility: Requires legal temporary residence for at least 5 years (for general PR), or strong family ties to Moldovan citizens/PR holders. Clean criminal record and sufficient financial means are mandatory.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://bma.gov.md/en/content/right-stay
Summary: Moldova Permanent Residency grants indefinite stay and rights similar to citizens (excl. political), primarily for those with 5 years legal temporary residence, family ties, or specific contributions.