The period of Moldova's independence is characterized by active migration. Therefore, for the participants in the migration process, sooner or later, the question arises related to obtaining citizenship of the Republic of Moldova or retaining it while acquiring citizenship of another state.
It is necessary
- - application;
- - your birth certificate (copy);
- - a document confirming the fact of your parents' residence in the territory of Bessarabia until June 28, 1940;
- - documents confirming the citizenship of another state;
- - passport (copy);
- - a certificate of no criminal record from the country of which you are a citizen at the time of the appeal for the citizenship of the Republic of Moldova.
Instructions
Step 1
To obtain citizenship, you need to write an application of the established form addressed to the President of the Republic of Moldova to the department of registration and documentation of the population at the place of residence.
Step 2
The following documents must be attached to the application: - your birth certificate (copy); - document confirming the fact that your parents lived in Bessarabia before June 28, 1940; - documents confirming the existence of citizenship of another state; - passport (copy); - certificate on the absence of a criminal record from the country of which you are a citizen at the time of the appeal for the citizenship of the Republic of Moldova.
Step 3
If you have never lived on the territory of Moldova before, you have the right to obtain Moldovan citizenship through naturalization. To do this, you need to meet the following conditions: - legally reside in Moldova for a certain time; - know the state language and the Constitution of this Republic; - have legal sources of income; - renounce the existing citizenship of another country. documents is 1 year.
Step 4
If you are not a refugee, the minimum period of residence in Moldova to obtain citizenship is 10 years. If you live with parents or children who have citizenship of this republic, then the minimum period of residence is 3 years. In addition, you have the right to apply for the citizenship of the Republic of Moldova after 3 years of marriage with a citizen of the Republic, regardless of the time of your residence in its territory.
Step 5
You can apply for the acquisition of Moldovan citizenship at the diplomatic mission or consular office of the Republic of Moldova, which are abroad. This is especially true for people living on the territory of other states.
