Moldova
Moldova Citizenship by Investment (MCBI) — terminated
Established 2018. Regulated by Public Services Agency, Moldova (program closed).
- Min investment
- —
- Processing time
- —
- Physical presence
- —
- Interview
- —
- Language test
- —
- Dual citizenship
- Yes
- Visa-free destinations
- ~121
- Henley rank (2025)
- #47
Investment options
Donation
—PROGRAM CLOSED 1 SEPTEMBER 2020. Historical: EUR 100,000 donation to the Public Sustainable Development Fund (single applicant); EUR 115,000 (couple); EUR 145,000 (family of 4).
Additional fees
Program closed.
Family inclusion
- Spouse: —
- Children under 18: —
Historical program — no longer accepting applications.
Tax implications
- Worldwide income taxed: Yes
- Tax residency required: No
Moldova taxes residents on worldwide income. EU candidate country (accession path opened 2022 post-Ukraine war).
Eligibility requirements
—
Recent changes
- 2018-11
Program launched as 'Moldova Citizenship by Investment'.
- 2019-06
Parliament suspended applications shortly after launch over corruption and oligarch-influence concerns.
- 2020-09-01
Parliament formally repealed the CBI law. Program permanently closed.
Notes
Shortest-lived CBI program of the post-2000s era. Closed under combined EU pressure, internal political reform agenda, and corruption concerns. Moldova became EU candidate in June 2022. Listed for historical/contextual reference.
EasyPassport is a document-organization tool focused on citizenship by descent. This page is reference research, not legal or financial advice. Always verify with the official program authority.