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The procedure of proof of residence for obtaining temporary protection has been simplified

05 September 2023

By the Decision of the Commission for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Moldova No. 80 of 4 September 2023, the procedure of documenting the residence for obtaining Temporary Protection has been simplified.    You can download the sample declaration of residence approved from the official website of the General Inspectorate for Migration, fill it […] ➞

Advance payments

18 August 2023

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, will undergo a global system upgrade from mid-August to the end of September. During this period, the payments related to UNHCR’s cash program will experience temporary disruptions. Because of it, to minimize the inconvenience, the payments for beneficiaries with due dates between mid-August and the end of September will be […] ➞

Delays in cash assistance 

12 May 2023

We have received several reports through our different communication channels about delays in the payments of the cash assistance program for refugees provided by UNHCR in partnership with CRS, Caritas Moldova and Diaconia.   UNHCR acknowledges that some families experienced delays in receiving their payments due to some technical issues.   We understand the impact of the […] ➞

Services interruption

10 April 2023

There will be a system upgrade during the period of 3-18 April. Some services related to UNHCR cash program, may be disrupted during this period and will be fully available after 18 April. We thank you for your patience and apologize for any inconvenience caused. ➞

Enrolment centres

02 April 2023

Due to a systems upgrade, Căușeni, Orhei and Ungheni Enrolment Centres will be available only for legal assistance and counseling from April 3 to 5. While the Enrolment Centres in Donduseni, Bălți, Cahul will be available only for legal assistance and counseling from April 10 to 12. ➞

Traveling to Hungary?

16 February 2023

Please, be informed that as of the 3rd February, Ukrainians crossing the border between Romania and Hungary without a valid biometric passport or Schengen visa, may face challenges entering Hungary.  We will share more information when we have it.  Should you face any difficulties in Moldova or Romania, you may contact the Refugee Response Green […] ➞

Relocation of the Moldexpo Enrolment Center

13 February 2023

The Chisinau Enrolment Centre located at Moldexpo is moving to a new place in the city: 32 Gheorghe Caşu Street (Sociology and Social Work Faculty building, Moldova State University, block 5,  https://goo.gl/maps/7f7sQmhedgMQs8Np6).   Moldexpo Enrolment Centre will be open for pre-enrolment, enrolment, and verification activities with a limited capacity from the 13 to the 17 […] ➞

Temporary closure: Moldexpo

01 February 2023

The Moldexpo Enrolment Centre will be closed on February 2 and 3. You may approach nearby centres for information, legal counselling, enrolment into the EU Air Transfer program, or protection-related queries and support. ➞

Advance winter payments

13 December 2022

Due to the year-end budget closures, all refugees enrolled on UNHCR’s cash program will receive advance winter payments for January. The winter cash is 700 lei per household, so you will see a deposit of 1,400 lei (December and January) in addition to your regular deposit. Please, take care of your money. This is an […] ➞

Winter assistance

01 November 2022

To provide support during the winter season. Households enrolled in UNHCR’s cash program will receive additional assistance from November 2022 to March 2023. The winter cash, 700 lei per household, will be loaded to your existing bank card in addition to your regular payment. ➞

Temporary closure: Moldexpo

10 October 2022

The Moldexpo Enrolment Centre will be closed on October 13 and 14. You can approach nearby centres for information, legal counselling, enrolment into the EU Air Transfer program, or protection-related queries and support. ➞