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Moldova Visa Requirements for Ghana Citizens

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Ghana passport holders need an eVisa for Moldova, applied for online before travel.

Moldova's eVisa portal says foreigners on the list of states whose citizens must hold an invitation issued by the Migration and Asylum Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are not exempt from presenting it when applying for an eVisa.

“Străinii care se regăsesc în lista statelor ai căror cetăţeni necesită să deţină invitaţia emisă de Biroul Migraţie şi Azil al Ministerului Afacerilor Interne al RM, nu sunt exoneraţi de prezentarea acestui document la solicitarea eVisa.”

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova — Visa regime for foreigners · checked 8 Oct 2026

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How to get your eVisa for Moldova in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Ghana passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — 40 EUR by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport, usually within —.
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Fee
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Stated by the eVisa portal; paid by international bank card once the application is complete. Nationals of states on the invitation list must still present the invitation. The portal says an application is examined within 10 calendar days, a term that may be extended to 20 days if necessary.

Documents (5)
  • Passport copy (if applicable)
  • Recent photograph (if applicable)
  • Travel itinerary (if applicable)
  • Accommodation details (if applicable)
  • Invitation letter (if applicable)
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What the Moldova visa rules mean for Ghana travellers

Ghana passport holders need an eVisa to enter Moldova. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the eVisa, which costs 40 EUR with a processing time of —.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Moldova applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Moldova's Border Police says that on the day you enter, your travel document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date set for leaving Moldova, must have at least two blank pages and, except for identity cards…
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 2 blank pages.
  • Travel insurance: For tourism (C/T), visit (C/V), transport (C/TS), sport (C/S) and cultural, scientific, humanitarian and short medical-treatment (C/AD) visas, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for travel medical insurance valid thro…
  • Return or onward ticket: Moldova's Border Police lists a return or round-trip ticket among the documents that justify a tourist or personal trip, together with proof of accommodation, and the entry conditions require proof of adequate means for…

Moldova entry rules compared

Moldova lets 102 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 95 and requires an embassy visa from 1. Ghana citizens are treated the same way as Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana and Burkina Faso. Overall the Ghana passport ranks #120 in the world with 42 visa-free destinations.

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In the other direction, Moldova citizens need evisa to visit Ghana.

Flag of MoldovaEntry requirements for Moldova

Travel insurance

For tourism (C/T), visit (C/V), transport (C/TS), sport (C/S) and cultural, scientific, humanitarian and short medical-treatment (C/AD) visas, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for travel medical insurance valid throughout Moldova for the whole expected stay, covering medical repatriation, emergency treatment and hospitalisation or death, of not less than €30,000. The eVisa portal lists medical insurance for the stay among the documents an eVisa holder must have at the border.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova — Types of visas and requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

Moldova's Border Police lists a return or round-trip ticket among the documents that justify a tourist or personal trip, together with proof of accommodation, and the entry conditions require proof of adequate means for the stay and for the return or transit. The UK FCDO says British visitors must be able to show a return or onward flight ticket.

Border Police of the Republic of Moldova — Border crossing by foreign citizens✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

30 euro

Moldova's Border Police says foreigners must present documents justifying the purpose of entry, such as a hotel booking or a host's invitation for tourist or personal trips, and proof of adequate means both for the stay and for the return home or transit. For short-stay visa applications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for a bank statement showing at least 30 euro per day of stay, and not less than 300 euro for a stay shorter than 10 days, or a host's commitment of maintenance and accommodation.

Border Police of the Republic of Moldova — Border crossing by foreign citizens✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

72 hours

Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs says visitors arriving in Moldova by air are registered automatically by the Moldovan immigration authorities, and that hotels are also responsible for registering foreign visitors. Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs says visitors who enter by land and stay in private accommodation for more than three days must register with the Department of Information Technologies or the local passport office within three working days. The Government of Canada says visitors who enter Moldova from Transnistria must register within 72 hours.

Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs — Moldova travel advice✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says amounts over €10,000 (or the equivalent) per person per trip must be declared in writing to customs; for taking out larger sums it lists documents to present, such as proof the money was brought in, a licensed bank's permission or a National Bank of Moldova authorisation.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova — Customs rules✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Moldova?

Ghana passport holders need an eVisa for Moldova, applied for online before travel. Moldova's eVisa portal says foreigners on the list of states whose citizens must hold an invitation issued by the Migration and Asylum Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are not exempt from presenting it when applying for an eVisa.

How much does a Moldova visa cost for Ghana citizens?

eVisa: 40 EUR, processing —.

How do Ghana citizens apply for a Moldova eVisa?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (evisa.gov.md). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Moldova?

Moldova's Border Police says that on the day you enter, your travel document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date set for leaving Moldova, must have at least two blank pages and, except for identity cards, must have been issued within the last 10 years.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.