🇲🇩 Moldova visa requirements for Sao Tomean citizens
Sao Tomean citizens need an e-visa for Moldova, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders
Before traveling to Moldova, Sao Tomean citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Moldova government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Moldova immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Sao Tomean passport ranks #142 worldwide, opening 61 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (25 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Moldova is not among them — it is one of the 100 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Moldovan citizens traveling to São Tomé and Príncipe face the same requirement (e-visa).
Eastern Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Sao Tomean passport holders: none of its 4 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Moldova
- Capital
- Chișinău
- Region
- Eastern Europe
- Currency
- Moldovan leu (L)
- Languages
- Romanian
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Frequently asked questions
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Moldova?
Sao Tomean citizens need an e-visa for Moldova, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Sao Tomean citizens apply online for entry to Moldova?
Yes. Moldova offers an online e-visa for São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Moldova?
The currency in Moldova is the Moldovan leu (L). The capital city is Chișinău.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Sao Tomean citizens traveling to Moldova. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Moldova embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.