| Country | Moldova |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe |
| Minimum investment | EUR 100,000 |
| Additional fees from | EUR 46,300 |
| Investment type | Donation |
| Program type | Citizenship |
Highlights
Moldova lies in Eastern Europe. It is one of the greatest exporters of wine, while its agriculture and food industry are also relevant. It is developing a viable free-market economy, which leaves plenty of space for business opportunities. However, the investment climate is not the most favorable, and corporate tax is 18%.
Family
You can apply together with all your closest family members. This means not only your spouse and underage children, but all dependent children under 29, and also your dependent parents above 55.
Program description
With its mere 3-month application procedure, the Moldovan investment citizenship program is one of the fastest programs. Before the application, you (and all your family members applying together with you) will be required to undergo a strict due diligence process, and make a non-refundabble contribution ot the Public Investment Fund of Moldova. Once you are found eligible, you can apply for Moldovan citizenship – you and your family members will have exactly the same rights as all other citizens of Moldova.
Travel options
Moldovan citizens travel visa-free in 121 countries around the world, including Russian, Turkey, and countries of the Schengen zone.
Financial terms
The program cost is made up of several elements, and in total depends of the number of applicants. For a single applicant, the minimum investment is EUR 146,300; for a family of 5, it will still cost less than EUR 250,000. This makes it one of the most economical citizenship programs in Europe.
Below you can find a breakdown of all costs.
A non-refundable contribution to the Public Investment Fund (PIF):
- For a single applicant: EUR 100,000
- For a couple: EUR 115,000
- For a family of 4: EUR 145,000
- For a family of 5+: EUR 155,000
Agent fee to be paid to the government licensed agent: EUR 35,000 / application
Government processing fee:
- For the main applicant: EUR 5,000
- For spouse: EUR 2,500
- For children under 15: EUR 1,000 / person
- For children aged 16-29 years: EUR 2,000 / person
- For dependent parents above 55: EUR 5,000 / person
Due diligence fee:
- For the main applicant: EUR 6,000
- For spouse, dependent children older than 16 years, and dependent parents: EUR 5,000 / person
Biometric passport fees:
- EUR 300 / person