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🇲🇩 Moldova citizenship · By investment

Moldova Citizenship by Investment

The program has been officially closed by government decision. Murblz will help you find other relevant citizenship-by-investment options.

€100,000was the minimum investment
~90 dayswas the max review time
124 countrieswas visa-free access

Moldova is a small country in Eastern Europe between Romania and Ukraine, with a population of about 3 million and its capital in Chișinău. The Citizenship by Investment program (MCBI) launched in 2018 but has been officially closed by government decision — it is no longer possible to obtain a Moldovan passport by investment.

How the program worked

The Moldova Citizenship by Investment Program (MCBI) launched in the second half of 2018, run by the Moldovan government with international partners, to attract foreign investment for the country's sustainable development. In exchange for a non-refundable contribution to the Public Investment Fund, investors and their families could obtain citizenship through an accelerated process after a due diligence review.

The terms that used to apply

Minimum contributions were €100,000 for a single applicant, €115,000 for a couple, €145,000 for a family of four, and €155,000 for a family of five or more. Government fees added around €35,000 per application. There was no residency requirement and no language or history exams, and dual citizenship was allowed.

Why the program closed

The program originally had a quota of 5,000 main applicants. Due to political reasons it was suspended earlier: a moratorium was introduced in July 2019, and the program was permanently closed in 2020.

Moldova's citizenship by investment program no longer operates. We can match you with other active investment citizenship options — such as Paraguay or Turkey. On a free consultation we review what fits your situation.

What the program used to offer

Freedom of travel

The Moldovan passport gave visa-free access to 124 countries, including all of Schengen.

Fast processing

Applications were decided within 90 days of a complete file submission.

Low entry threshold

The €100,000 minimum contribution was among the most affordable in Europe.

Family inclusion

Spouses, children under 29 and financially dependent parents over 55 could be included in the application.

FAQ

Can I still get Moldova citizenship by investment?
No, the program has been officially closed by government decision since 2020.
Why was the program closed?
For political reasons: a moratorium was introduced in July 2019, and the program was permanently closed in 2020, before reaching its 5,000-applicant quota.
How much did the program cost while it was active?
The minimum contribution was €100,000 for a single applicant, plus around €35,000 in government fees. A family of four typically spent around €150,000–160,000 in total.
What are the alternatives to Moldova citizenship?
Murblz can match you with active citizenship-by-investment programs — such as Paraguay or Turkey — based on your situation.

124 visa-free countries — while the Moldova program was active

Visa-free

Schengen areaRussiaTurkeyBalkan countriesMalaysiaand others

Looking for a second citizenship?

Message our Telegram bot — an expert will match you with an active investment citizenship program in place of the closed Moldovan one. The first consultation is free.