The Republic of Moldova ranks 40th in the Nomad Passport Index, with a total score of 79. The index evaluates Moldova’s passport by assessing the government’s approach to travel, international tax legislation, global perception, dual citizenship, and personal freedom.
Travel destinations from the Republic of Moldova – 50% of the total score
To calculate Moldova’s travel score, the source used government data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time information and its own research. This component includes a Mobility Score that measures ease of travel, focusing on visa-free access, visas on arrival, and eTA or eVisa options issued within three days. Based on this analysis, Moldova received a travel score of 124, which means Moldovan passport holders can access 124 destinations visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or through an eTA.
Taxation in the Republic of Moldova – 20% of the total score
To determine Moldova’s taxation score, the source analyzed data from tax service providers, news sources, and tax authorities. The index assigns a score of 10 to countries that tax citizens regardless of residence, 20 or 30 to countries that allow citizens to relocate to avoid taxation, 40 to countries that do not tax foreign income of resident citizens, and 50 to countries with zero taxation. Moldova allows its citizens to relocate to avoid taxation.
Perception of the Republic of Moldova – 10% of the total score
The source calculated Moldova’s perception score using data from the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index, and subjective assessments based on network experience. This evaluation measures how citizens are received and perceived abroad. Countries whose citizens face widespread entry bans or high hostility receive a score of 10, while scores of 20, 30, and 40 reflect medium levels of hostility. A score of 50 applies to countries whose citizens face minimal hostility. Moldovan citizens face a medium level of hostility.
Dual citizenship in the Republic of Moldova – 10% of the total score
To assess dual citizenship, the source relied on embassy data and practical experience to evaluate whether citizens can hold multiple citizenships. Scores range from 10, where dual citizenship is strictly prohibited, to 50, where it is freely allowed. Moldova scored 50, which means Moldovan citizens can almost always hold additional citizenships.
Freedom in the Republic of Moldova – 10% of the total score
The source calculated Moldova’s freedom score based on media reports on compulsory military service, government surveillance, press freedom, and other indicators of personal freedom for citizens, travelers, and expatriates. The index assigns scores from 10, indicating low freedom, to 50, indicating full freedom. Moldova scored 30, reflecting a medium level of personal freedom.
In the same index, Romania ranked second, while Ukraine placed 23rd.