French visa for Moldovan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Moldovan passport holders visiting France for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Moldovan citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Moldovan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Moldovan citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Moldovan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Moldova, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Chisinau: The Embassy of France in Chisinau, Moldova (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 minutes)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Moldova for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Moldova traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Moldova) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,584 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,535 | -3.09% |
| 2010 | 1,533 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 1,610 | 5.02% |
| 2012 | 1,640 | 1.86% |
| 2013 | 1,673 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 1,674 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 1,689 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 1,654 | -2.07% |
| 2017 | 1,735 | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 1,786 | 2.94% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Moldova comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Moldova is approximately 32,850 km2 (12,683 sq mi). This means Moldova is 16.67 times smaller than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 61,851,067 more people than the population of Moldova.
We have highlighted France & Moldova’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | Moldova | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 3,996,850 | 61.9 million more people live in France than Moldova |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 26 | France has 241 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Moldova. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 84 | France passport holders can visit 59 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 40 | French hosts 439 more foreign missions than Moldova. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Moldova travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Moldova visiting France in 2018 was approximately 1,786.
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- Travel time: 5 hours 27 minutes
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