South Africa passport → Moldova

Do South African citizens need a visa for Moldova?

Visa required in advance

South African passport holders need a visa for Moldova, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Moldova at a glance

Capital: Chișinău
Currency: Moldovan leu (MDL)
Languages: Moldavian
Calling code: +373
Region: Eastern Europe

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Moldova for other passports

South AfricaVisa required
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 South African passport holders

RussiaVisa-free90 days
UkraineeVisa
BelarusVisa required
BulgariaVisa required
CzechiaVisa required
HungaryVisa required
PolandVisa required
RomaniaVisa required

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Moldova?

South African passport holders need a visa for Moldova, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can South African citizens stay in Moldova?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Moldova?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.