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Temporary protection in Moldova: what should you do after arrival?

For a first temporary-protection application, the GIM requires you to be physically present in Moldova.

Short answer

For a first temporary-protection application, the GIM requires you to be physically present in Moldova. Where to go: Inspectoratul General pentru Migrație.

Where to go

Inspectoratul General pentru Migrație

What to do step by step

  1. 1

    Enter Moldova lawfully

  2. 2

    Confirm the actual address where you will live in Moldova

  3. 3

    Prepare a Moldovan +373 phone number for online pre-registration

Important

The official applicant guide explicitly states that foreign phone numbers are not accepted for completing the online application.

Official sources

Checked: 2026-10-01

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