Moldova
Citizenship-by-Investment Program (MCBI)
The Republic of Moldova has opened a new economic citizenship program granting citizenship to qualified foreign investors, who bring wealth, talent, and highly qualified skills to the Republic of Moldova. The MCBI program requires applicants to make a defined economic contribution to the country through the Public Investment Fund. In exchange, and subject to a stringent vetting and due diligence process, including thorough background checks, applicants and their families can become citizens of Moldova, and obtain the country’s passport.
Official Name: Republic of Moldova
Surface Area: 13,068 sq mi
Capital: Chisinau
Official Language: Romanian / Moldovan
Population: 4 million inhabitants
GDP: USD 21.260 Billion (est. 2018)
GDP per Capita: USD 6,000
Henley Passport Index: Ranked 44th with 122 destinations visa-free access
Member of: UN, WTO, Council of Europe and other org.
Benefits
Competitive pricing structure and strong value proposition
Full citizenship, with passport rights, for the all applicants
Visa-free access to 122 destinations, including all the countries in Europe’s Schengen Area, Russia, Turkey, and other countries
No physical stay requirement
No military obligations
Dependent children up to 29 years of age and parents (of either the main applicant or the spouse) from 55 years of age can be included
Requirements
Process
Moldova has developed a four-tier due diligence system, which is considered the most thorough in the world for this kind of program. The regulations stipulate that the issuance of a certificate of naturalization under the MCBI program, shall take a maximum of three months from the date on which the complete application is submitted, provided that the due diligence processes are carried out without any difficulties.
Costs
The following cost layout is an example for a single application without the inclusion of family members. For a personalized cost layout including additional family members, please request a quote from a Bellevue Zurich Advisory associate.
Applicant
of Four
Five or More
Public Investment Fund (PIF) Contribution
100’000
Escrow Account
700
Service Provider Fee (per application)
35’000
Passport Fee (per applicant)
300
Processing Fee (per applicant)
5’000
Due Diligence Fee
6’000
Public Investment Fund (PIF) Contribution
115’000
Escrow Account
700
Service Provider Fee (per application)
35’000
Passport Fee (per applicant)
300
Processing Fee (per applicant)
5’000 (MA)*
2’500 (SP)*
Due Diligence Fee
6’000 (MA)*
5’000 (SP)*
Public Investment Fund (PIF) Contribution
145’000
Escrow Account
700
Service Provider Fee (per application)
35’000
Passport Fee (per applicant)
300
Processing Fee (per applicant)
5’000 (MA)*
2’500 (SP)*
1’000 (0-15)*
2’500 (16-29)*
5’000 (PAR)*
Due Diligence Fee
6’000 (MA)*
5’000 (SP)*
5’000 (16-29)*
5’000 (PAR)*
Public Investment Fund (PIF) Contribution
155’000
Escrow Account
700
Service Provider Fee (per application)
35’000
Passport Fee (per applicant)
300
Processing Fee (per applicant)
5’000 (MA)*
2’500 (SP)*
1’000 (0-15)*
2’500 (16-29)*
5’000 (PAR)*
Due Diligence Fee
6’000 (MA)*
5’000 (SP)*
5’000 (16-29)*
5’000 (PAR)*
*MA: Main Applicant; SP: Spouse; 0-15 : Dependant children from 0 to 15 years; 16-29 : Dependant children from 16-29 years; PA: Parents above 55 years of age
Important Points to Consider
Moldova has entered into an association agreement with the EU, and is aiming to become a candidate country of EU membership. Relations between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova have intensified in the past years.
Visa waiver agreements are not yet established between Moldova and the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and the United States.
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