Moldovan nationality law
Moldovan nationality law dates back to June 2, 2000 and has been amended several times, with the latest modifications being made in 2014. It is based on the Constitution of Moldova (articles 17, 18 and 19). It is mainly based on Jus sanguinis. Dual nationality is allowed, under certain conditions. Under the law, there are provisions for citizenship to be acquired by: Citizenship by birth. You acquire citizenship by birth, if you fulfil any of the following requirements: Citizenship by recognition. You may gain Moldovan citizenship by: Citizenship by naturalisation. Citizenship may be granted to anyone who  has reached the age of 18, and who meets one of the following criteria: In addition they must fulfil the following criteria: Dual citizenship. Moldova allows its citizens to hold foreign citizenship in addition to their Moldovan citizenship. Acquiring a foreign citizenship, therefore, does not result in the loss of Moldovan citizenship. Some countries, however, do not permit multiple citizenship e.g. adults who acquired Moldovan and Japanese citizenship by birth must declare, to the latter's Ministry of Justice, before turning 22, which citizenship they want to keep. Controversy. On 28 September 2017, a new law allowing individuals to buy  their citizenship for a fixed sum took effect. Moldovan pro-Russian president Igor Dodon tried to bring in investments from Russia stating that "The Moldovan passport could allow them to travel in Europe freely." These provisions were repealed by a law that entered into force on September 1, 2020.