Japan passport → Moldova
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Moldova?
Visa-free entry90 days
Japanese passport holders can visit Moldova without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Moldova at a glance
- Capital
- Chișinău
- Currency
- Moldovan leu (MDL)
- Languages
- Moldavian
- Calling code
- +373
- Region
- Eastern Europe
Moldova for other passports
- JapanVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Eastern Europe for Japanese passport holders
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Moldova?
Japanese passport holders can visit Moldova without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Moldova?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Moldova?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.