Romania Consulate General Balti

Before your visit

• Consular and visa section: consular information also by e-mail to contact@informatiiconsulare.ro, according to the list.

About the Consulate General of Romania in Balti

The consulate general is headed by Marian-Alexandru Trifu (consul, acting head of post), according to the diplomatic list of the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (updated 13 October 2026). Romania is also represented by the Embassy of Romania in Moldova, the Consulate General of Romania in Chisinau, the Consulate General of Romania in Cahul and the Consular Office of Romania in Ungheni. Bălți, in the municipality of Bălți, lies about 107 km in a straight line from the centre of Chișinău and about 120 km from Chișinău International Airport.

Documents checklist

What Romanian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Romanian government information:

Electronic passport for Romanians living abroad (CRDS)

• Book an appointment on econsulat.ro – you must apply in person (no post, no proxy)
• Romanian personal numeric code (CNP)
• Your Romanian identity card, if you have one – it is handed over when you register your residence abroad
• Your previous passport, if any
• Romanian birth certificate and, if applicable, marriage certificate or divorce decree (foreign certificates must first be transcribed into the Romanian civil register)
• Proof of your right of residence in Moldova (residence permit or registration certificate)
• The consular fee and passport booklet fee, paid at the mission

Sources: Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – electronic passport for Romanians living abroad (mae.ro) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate general.

Other consulates and embassies in Balti

3 other countries are represented in Balti: Austria (honorary), Kazakhstan (honorary), Ukraine (consulate).

Closing days

Under Article 111 of the Labour Code, Moldova’s non-working public holidays are 1 January, 7 and 8 January (Orthodox Christmas), 8 March, Orthodox Easter Sunday and Monday, Memorial Easter (Paștele Blajinilor, the Monday a week after Easter Monday), 1 May, 9 May, 1 June, 27 August (Independence Day), 31 August (National Language Day) and 25 December; a holiday that falls on a weekend is not moved to a weekday. Orthodox Easter fell on 12 April in 2026 and falls on 2 May in 2027. The consulate general may also close on Romania’s national day (1 December).

Emergency assistance

Outside office hours, Romanian citizens can call the consulate general’s emergency number +373 681 95 006, according to the diplomatic list of the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (updated 13 October 2026). In Moldova, dial 112 for the police, fire service or ambulance (GOV.UK travel advice). Moldovan citizens who need help in Romania can contact the Embassy of Moldova in Bucharest or the Call Center of the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (+373 22 232 002, toll-free in Moldova 0 80 090990, e-mail callcenter@mfa.gov.md; mfa.gov.md).

Diplomatic missions of Romania in Moldova

Romania in Moldova

Measured in a straight line from Balti, the nearest other Romanian office is the Consular Office in Ungheni (about 63 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Balti.

• Chisinau (110 km) – Embassy of Romania in Moldova
• Chisinau (110 km) – Consulate General of Romania in Chisinau
• Balti – Consulate General of Romania in Balti (this page)
• Cahul (210 km) – Consulate General of Romania in Cahul
• Ungheni (63 km) – Consular Office of Romania in Ungheni