Moldova's Ministry of Finance reported that the government approved draft amendments partially liberalizing capital-related foreign exchange operations and aligning the national framework with European standards. The amendments would raise the threshold for certain transactions conducted without National Bank of Moldova authorization from EUR 10,000 to EUR 100,000, increasing it further to EUR 250,000 from Jan. 1, 2028. The changes would remove notification requirements for some external loans and credits, broaden the transactions permitted without authorization and make it easier for emigrating resident individuals to open accounts abroad. They would also expand the use of foreign currency at certain commercial establishments and strengthen regulation and supervision of the foreign exchange market.
Ministry of Finance (Moldova)2026-08-13
Moldova's Ministry of Finance outlines government-approved foreign exchange liberalization with EUR 100,000 authorization threshold
Moldova's government approved draft amendments partially liberalizing capital-related foreign exchange operations. The authorization-free threshold for certain transactions would rise from EUR 10,000 to EUR 100,000 and then to EUR 250,000 from Jan. 1, 2028, alongside simplified procedures for external borrowing and overseas accounts.