Cash assistance programme for refugees in Moldova
How can you access financial assistance?
How can you access financial assistance?
Persons who fled Ukraine on/after 24 February, can be considered for the grant. They can be Ukrainian nationals or citizens of other countries who were residing in Ukraine.
Family and people with the following characteristics are eligible for the grant:
Family with one or more dependents
Family headed by a single parent
Family headed by a child (below 18)
Family with an unaccompanied or separated child
Family headed by an older person (above 60)
Family with one or more persons with specific needs, including: person with a disability, pregnant woman, person with a serious medical condition, woman at risk , person with legal and physical protection needs, LGBTI.
How much is the payment?
Each eligible refugee is entitled to 2,200 MDL/month. The grant will be renewed for refugees remaining in the country.
How are payments made?
Each household will receive a maib prepaid card. The card is distributed at enrolment sites. You will receive an SMS notification when money has been deposited in your card. The card can be used free of charge for purchases in all stores and for cash withdrawal in ATMs. It is valid in Moldova only.
Additional cash payments will be deposited on the same card – KEEP YOUR CARD AND PIN SAFE!
This poster explains the cash enrolment and payment process in detail or consults answers to frequently asked questions.
How can you enroll?
Enrolment is done through appointments only.
At the moment, appointments are given only through referrals from UNHCR’s partners. In order to get an appointment, please fill the pre-enrollment form below. You will be contacted within 15 days.
All family members must go together to their appointment with all their available ID documents. Biodata, fingerprints and photographs will be captured for all family members, and they will be issued with a bank card and Proof of Enrollment. This is not a legal document and it is not linked to refugee status in any way. For more information on enrolment, click here or consult the privacy notice.
