Moldovan nationality law

Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Moldova
Parliament of Moldova
CitationNr. 1024/2000
Territorial extentMoldova (including Transnistria)
Enacted byParliament of Moldova
Enacted2 June 2000
Commenced2 June 2000
Status: Amended

Moldovan nationality law dates back to June 2, 2000 and has been amended several times, with the latest modifications being made in 2014. It is based on the Constitution of Moldova (articles 17, 18 and 19). It is mainly based on Jus sanguinis.

Dual nationality is allowed, under certain conditions.

Under the law, there are provisions for citizenship to be acquired by:

  • Birth
  • Recognition
  • Adoption
  • Recover
  • Naturalisation