Moldovan nationality law dates back to June 2, 2000 and has been amended several times, with the latest modifications being made in 2014.

Under the law, there are provisions for citizenship to be acquired by: The Moldovan nationality law outlines several categories of persons who are entitled to citizenship; In Moldova, up until 2023, followed the principle of unrestricted jus soli, and any person, regardless of their parents' citizenship status would acquire Moldovan nationality upon birth within the territory.

Moldova's jus soli law provides for the international law precedent where foundlings on the territory are entitled to Moldovan nationality, until proven otherwise until attainment of 18 years of age.

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.