Moldova will introduce a visa regime with Tajikistan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova has announced that the country is denouncing the Agreement of the Commonwealth of Independent States on visa-free travel.

At the same time, the Moldovan authorities emphasized that the changes will only affect Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Visa-free travel remains in place with other countries, including Russia.

The Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified on November 8 that the planned denunciation of the agreement on visa-free movement of citizens of CIS states during the next government meeting does not concern citizens of Russia. The ministry noted that Moldova has a separate bilateral agreement with the Russian Federation, which remains in effect.

A visa will be introduced between Tajikistan and Moldova

The Moldovan authorities noted that the country will continue to gradually withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States, as it considers membership in this organization incompatible with European integration.

The Moldovan authorities previously stated that the country would denounce international agreements that “do not benefit citizens and do not align with national interests.”

If such a decision is made, citizens of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan will need a visa to enter Moldova for work, study, or personal travel.

After Turkey, Moldova will become the second country in recent years to introduce a visa regime for citizens of Tajikistan.