Meeting Dedicated to Streamlining Work Visa Procedures for Foreign Nationals

Friday 16 October, 2026
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The Foreign Investors Association of Moldova (FIA) participated in a meeting held under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dedicated to the procedures for admitting and regularizing the stay of foreign nationals coming to the Republic of Moldova for employment purposes.

Discussions focused on applicable administrative procedures, the responsibilities of the relevant institutions, and ways to strengthen interinstitutional cooperation in managing work visa applications and residence formalities for foreign nationals.

The meeting provided an important platform for dialogue between public authorities and the business community, enabling companies to highlight the main challenges encountered in obtaining work visas and present concrete proposals to simplify procedures and streamline the recruitment and employment of foreign nationals.

For the business community, a clear, predictable, and efficient administrative framework for employing foreign nationals is essential. It directly affects companies’ competitiveness, their ability to attract skilled professionals and address workforce shortages, as well as business continuity and growth.

FIA Moldova was represented at the meeting by Inga Pascal, Project Manager.

The Foreign Investors Association of Moldova (FIA) continues to represent its members’ interests through institutional dialogue and active engagement in initiatives aimed at improving the business environment and fostering a competitive and attractive investment climate in the Republic of Moldova.

Our Members

Foreign Investors Association (FIA) is a non-profit and apolitical association from the Republic of Moldova, founded in September 2003 by the largest companies with foreign capital in the country, covering the whole range of industries — agriculture, automotive and petroleum industry, telecommunications and IT, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, winemaking, distribution, insurance, banking, consultancy and audit.