As many as 2,307 applications to obtain Moldovan nationality by recognition according to the simplified procedure were submitted between April 19 and August 31, 2018, IPN reports.
Under the simplified procedure, the persons older than 18 who were born on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, no matter whether they have or not the nationality of another state and live in the country or abroad, can be recognized as Moldovan citizens when they submit an application to this effect.
According to the Public Services Agency, the territorial principle applied earlier to this procedure was excluded so that the applicants can go to any subdivision of the Agency. Those who are abroad can file applications to Moldova’s embassies or consular offices.
Statistics for the last few years show the obtaining of the nationality of the Republic of Moldova by recognition is the most popular procedure. 85% of the applicants chose this procedure. Last year, there were submitted 1,554 applications to get Moldovan nationality, 1,309 of which by recognition.
The amendments to the Nationality Law that simplify the procedure for obtaining Moldovan nationality took effect on April 19, 2018.
