MOLDOVA 

CITIZENSHIP: Citizenship is based upon the Law of Citizenship, dated June 23, 1990.  All who resided in the territory of Moldova before June 23, 1990, and have a viable means of support, may obtain citizenship automatically upon request.

• BY BIRTH: Birth within the territory of Moldova does not automatically confer citizenship.
• BY DESCENT: Child, at least one of whose parents is a citizen of Moldova, regardless of the child’s country of birth.
• REGISTRATION: Citizenship may be granted by registration for the following persons:
• Foreign national who has been married to a citizen of Moldova for at least three years.
• Child, 18 and under, who has been adopted by citizens of Moldova.
• BY NATURALIZATION: Moldovan citizenship may be acquired upon fulfillment of the following conditions: Person must be at least 19 years old, have renounced previous citizenship, and have resided in the country for at least 10 years.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP:  NOT RECOGNIZED. Exception: A foreign citizen can be granted Moldovan citizenship by Special Presidential Decree without renouncing former citizenship.

LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP:

• VOLUNTARY: Voluntary renunciation of Moldovan citizenship is permitted by law. Contact the Embassy for details and required paperwork.
• INVOLUNTARY: No information was provided. The Law on Citizenship states that Moldovan citizenship may be revoked for certain (unspecified) reasons.