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Following the completion of the Twinning Project (2017–2019), the Customs Service requested the assistance of the EU in the implementation of the NCTS.

 

-      In July 2023, the Contribution Agreement between the Delegation of the European Union and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was signed. The purpose of the Agreement is to finance the development and implementation of the NCTS in the Republic of Moldova, which will ensure the connection with the national electronic system at the Common Communications Network of the European Commission. On 26 September 2023, the Project was launched, with UNCTAD being the developer. On 1 July 2024, the new transit system compatible with the technical requirements of NCTS P5 was implemented, used by all member countries of the Convention on a common transit procedure.

 

-      In February 2025, the European Commission's pre-monitoring visit took place, following which recommendations were presented in the accession process.

 

-      In June 2025, a monitoring visit took place, following which the degree of implementation of the recommendations was assessed, and a report was presented on the proposal to invite Moldova to accede to the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure.

 

-      By Order of the Customs Service, No. 198 from 20 May 2025, the national transit coordinator and local coordinators were designated for the efficiency of communication and dialogue with economic operators.

 

-      Law No. 169/2025 was adopted to accede to the Convention on a common transit procedure, and the instrument of accession will be deposited in accordance with Article 15a of the Convention.

 

-      Council Decision (EU) 2025/1948 of 18 September 2025 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the EU-CTC Joint Committee established by the Convention on the simplification of formalities in trade in goods and within the EU-CTC Joint Committee established by the Convention on a Common transit procedure as regards the adoption of decisions inviting the Republic of Moldova and Montenegro to accede to those Conventions and as regards the adoption of decisions amending the Convention on a common transit procedure following the Republic of Moldova's and Montenegro's accession to that Convention.

 

As a result of these efforts, the Republic of Moldova officially became a full member of the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure on 1 November 2025.

 

The application of the procedure allows the submission of the transit declaration in electronic format at the point of departure, using a single declaration and a guarantee valid throughout the route. The system eliminates the need to carry out additional customs formalities at each border, and the transit declaration is recognized up to the final destination within all the states party to the Convention. The route of the goods is monitored digitally, which allows for the traceability of the transport and the secure exchange of information between the customs authorities involved. This increases the competitiveness of Moldovan products on the European market and integrates Moldova into the European customs network. For citizens and businesses, the implementation of the system translates into reduced border delays, more efficient trade processes, and stronger integration with the European Single Market.

 

The provisions of the Article 11 are implemented.

Following the completion of the Twinning Project (2017–2019) the Customs Service requested the assistance of the EU in the implementation of the NCTS.

In July 2023, the Contribution Agreement between the Delegation of the European Union and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was signed. The purpose of the Agreement is to finance the development and implementation of the NCTS in the Republic of Moldova, which will ensure the connection with the national electronic system at the Common Communications Network of the European Commission. On 26 September 2023, the Project was launched, with UNCTAD being the developer. According to the work plan, the pilot test of the national transit system will be launched on 1 April 2024, for national movements with an economic operator, and later, on 1 July 2024, the system will be mandatory for all economic operators. The Customs Service plans to carry out the first joint transit operations on 1 April 2025.