Romania Embassy Chisinau

About the Embassy of Romania in Moldova

The ambassador is Cristian-Leon Țurcanu, according to the diplomatic list of the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (updated 13 October 2026), which gives 22 July 2022 as the date credentials were presented. Romania is also represented by the Consulate General of Romania in Chisinau, the Consulate General of Romania in Balti, the Consulate General of Romania in Cahul and the Consular Office of Romania in Ungheni. The office is in the capital, Chișinău, about 13 km in a straight line from Chișinău International Airport.

Do Romanian citizens need a visa for Moldova?

Citizens of Romania are on the list of foreign nationals exempt from the visa requirement for entry to, exit from and transit through Moldova, according to the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Moldova is not part of the Schengen area and applies its own entry rules.

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Romanian sources:

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 embassy before your visit.

Other consulates and embassies in Chisinau

48 other countries are represented in Chisinau, among them: Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Belarus (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Belgium (honorary), Bulgaria (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (honorary), Czech Republic (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Russia (embassy), Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (honorary), Sovereign Order of Malta (embassy), Spain (honorary), Sweden (embassy), Türkiye (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy). The full list of all 49 missions is on the overview page for Moldova.

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. Local days off include Chișinău Day (14 October), which several embassies also observe. The embassy may also close on Romania’s national day (1 December).

Emergency assistance

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

The nearest other Romanian office is the Consulate General in Chisinau, in the same city. Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Chisinau.

• Chisinau – Embassy of Romania in Moldova (this page)
• Chisinau (same city) – Consulate General of Romania in Chisinau
• Balti (110 km) – Consulate General of Romania in Balti
• Cahul (130 km) – Consulate General of Romania in Cahul
• Ungheni (80 km) – Consular Office of Romania in Ungheni