Workers from Nepal and Bangladesh for agriculture in Moldova
For orchards, vineyards, greenhouses and agricultural processing — seasonal or all year round.
- of seasonal work in any 12-month period
- up to 9 months
- to file the IGM declaration after work starts
- 5 days
- national minimum wage in 2026
- 6,300 MDL
Work we cover
- picking strawberries, cherries, apricots, plums and grapes;
- greenhouse work: planting, tending, harvesting;
- pruning and maintaining orchards and vineyards;
- sorting, packing and processing farm produce.
Foreigners work in Moldova picking berries, cherries, apricots, plums and grapes, and in greenhouses (Logos Press).
Simplified procedure for seasonal workers
Seasonal farm work does not require a work residence permit in advance:
- the employer files a sworn declaration with IGM within 5 working days of the start of work;
- work may last up to 9 months in any 12-month period;
- fixed-term contract, pay at least the national minimum wage.
Source: IGM presentation for employers.
Year-round workers
For greenhouses, farms and processing plants operating all year, we hire workers with a work residence right. See IGM steps and documents.
Why workers from Nepal and Bangladesh
Many candidates come from rural areas and have farming experience. Many have worked in greenhouses and on farms abroad.