Moldovan citizenship by repatriation

The Law of the Republic of Moldova No. 1024-XIV “On Citizenship of the Republic of Moldova” provides for the possibility of restoring (repatriation) of citizenship for persons whose ancestors were born or lived in the territory of modern Moldova before June 28, 1940. If you are interested in this opportunity, the migration lawyers of the law firm “Prikhodko and Partners” will help you implement it. We provide our clients with high-quality consulting and support services, thanks to which you can obtain Moldovan citizenship, having a basis for the repatriation procedure.

Who is entitled to this format of obtaining citizenship?

Repatriation is a simplified procedure for restoring citizenship without the requirement of residence in the country. The following categories of persons are entitled to obtain Moldovan citizenship on this basis:

• applicants who have documentary evidence of Moldovan origin;
• direct descendants - children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.

As for the required documents, we are talking about birth certificates, extracts from archives, documents of ancestors before 1940.

What are the key advantages of Moldovan citizenship?

Among the main advantages that Moldovan citizenship opens up, it is worth noting the following:

• the ability to travel visa-free to over 120 countries around the world, including the EU and the UK;
• the ability to further obtain Romanian citizenship using a simplified procedure.

At the same time, one of the key advantages of Moldovan citizenship is that to obtain it, you do not have to renounce Ukrainian citizenship. So this is an opportunity to gain new opportunities in the international legal field, while not neglecting the political and legal connection with the Motherland.

What is the procedure for obtaining Moldovan citizenship?

To obtain Moldovan citizenship, you need to act in the following sequence:

• prepare a package of documents that will allow you to confirm your origin;
• translate documents, have them apostilled and notarized;
• submit an application to the Agency for Citizenship and Migration of the Republic of Moldova (this can be done both independently and through a representative whose powers are enshrined in the relevant power of attorney);
• wait for the case to be considered, which on average lasts from 6 to 12 months.

Let's separately touch on such an issue as apostilling documents. An apostille is a special stamp that is relevant in countries that have joined the Hague Convention. Its size is 10 x 10 centimeters, and inside it contains key information about the document. In short, this is a simplified procedure for legalizing documents for countries that are members of the said convention. Both Ukraine and Moldova joined the Hague Convention at one time, so both states recognize the apostille.

What is worth knowing about submitting documents without being present?

Until December 24, 2025, the possibility of submitting documents for citizenship by proxy is valid. This means that you can do everything you need without personally arriving in Chisinau. In this case, the documents can be submitted officially through a representative with a notarized power of attorney.

Why is it worth speeding up the decision on citizenship?

As of today and until December 24, 2025, it is possible to obtain Moldovan citizenship on the basis of repatriation, without even passing a language exam. Therefore, until the specified date, the requirement for knowledge of the state language is temporarily not applied. Therefore, if you do not know the language and want to obtain Moldovan citizenship, you should, without delay, contact the specialists who support such cases to start the process.

What is the result of the procedure?

After the application with the accompanying package of documents is approved, the applicant takes an oath at the consulate or in Moldova itself. After that, he receives a certificate of citizenship and a Moldovan passport.

How can legal support be useful?

Full support from a lawyer is relevant, starting from checking documents and preparing a power of attorney until obtaining a passport of a citizen of Moldova. You can also contact a specialist for the following categories of services:

• Advisory assistance. Political and legal ties with any state imply both rights and obligations. Therefore, when you make decisions on such issues, it is worth consulting with a lawyer and finding out all the necessary information.
• Support in obtaining the necessary documents. For example, it often happens that a person knows for sure that he has Moldovan origin, but does not have the necessary documents in his hands. A lawyer can apply to archival institutions with a lawyer's request to expedite their receipt.
• Representation in submitting documents, which relieves the client from the need for personal presence during this procedure.

To order the services of a migration lawyer who will support the procedure for submitting documents for Moldovan citizenship, fill out the feedback form on our website. A specialist will call you back to talk in the format of an initial consultation.