From Moldova to Germany

Entry & visa rule

Visa-free for short stays, but a national (D) visa is required to live and work in Germany.

Legal basis (Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Last verified 21 July 2026)

Work permit for people with a recognised vocational qualification (at least 2 years of training) — nurses, ele…

A 12-month residence permit to come to Germany and look for a job — without a job offer. You qualify either as…

Come to Germany for paid dual vocational training (Ausbildung) — you earn a salary from day one (typically €90…

Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for Germany?

Visa-free for short stays, but a national (D) visa is required to live and work in Germany.

Does my degree need to be recognised in Germany?

Check your university in the anabin database; a ZAB Statement of Comparability may be needed for skilled-worker permits.

Last verified: 21 July 2026