The ministry stated that the competent authority for foreign nationals continues to oversee the operation of this mechanism. Its task is to ensure stability and continuity of the legal status of displaced persons within the country.
Temporary protection allows its beneficiaries to access education and healthcare services, as well as to enter the labour market in accordance with Moldovan legislation.
Different motives for migration
The migration situation in Moldova is shaped by several factors simultaneously. The country continues to receive people who have fled Ukraine due to the war, attracts international students and processes asylum applications from various countries. At the same time, the authorities are stepping up controls over the residence of foreign nationals and compliance with migration legislation.
Another aspect is labour migration. Moldovan employers are increasingly recruiting staff from other countries due to a shortage of local workers. Foreigners work predominantly in construction, agriculture and delivery services. According to data published in September 2026, more than 5,500 foreign nationals held residence permits for the purpose of employment, whilst the total number of foreign nationals with legal residence status exceeded 23,800. Among the workers were nationals of Nepal, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, India and Sri Lanka.
The authorities are also continuing to process asylum applications. According to information from the Ministry of the Interior dated 22 October, around 460 such applications were under consideration at that time, including 88 from Ukrainian nationals.
At the same time, the government intends to clarify the rules governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals. In February 2026, the government approved a draft of a new law which provides for the digitisation of procedures, additional requirements for proving means of support, and clearer conditions for foreign workers and investors. The new rules are expected to come into force on 1 June 2027 following the law’s adoption by parliament.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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