Holiday Vouchers
A modern instrument for supporting domestic tourism in the Republic of Moldova
What is the holiday vouchers?
The holiday voucher is a ticket or a card with a nominal value, issued in electronic form and/or on paper by an authorized operator, granted by the employer to the employee to cover expenses incurred in tourist accommodation structures located in rural areas of the Republic of Moldova.
Main purpose
To stimulate domestic tourism and support the economic development of rural areas.
Beneficiaries
Employees from the private sector
May receive holiday vouchers at their primary workplace or through secondary employment, for use within tourist structures in rural areas.
Private sector employers
May offer an attractive benefit to employees while contributing to the development of domestic tourism.
Tourist structures in rural areas
Indirectly benefit from increased tourist flows and the stimulation of local economic activity.
Use of the voucher
Accommodation - mandatory
The beneficiary must use at least two types of services.
Additional services
Transport, meals, leisure, excursions and other tourist services - optional.
Affiliated units
Vouchers may be used only in legally registered units affiliated with an authorized operator.
Favorable tax regime
No social security contributions, health insurance contributions or income tax are calculated on the value of holiday vouchers. Validity: 12 months from the date of issue.
Authorized operator
A private legal entity operating for profit, or an affiliated unit that declares compliance with the requirements set out in points 24 and 25 of the Regulation on operating holiday vouchers and which, based on the notification submitted to the Public Institution National Tourism Office regarding the intention to carry out the activity of issuing and operating holiday vouchers, is registered in the Register of authorized operators for issuing holiday vouchers.
Affiliated unit
A natural person engaged in entrepreneurial activity or a legal entity providing tourist services in rural areas of the Republic of Moldova which, based on the notification submitted in accordance with the Regulation on operating holiday vouchers, is registered in the Register of affiliated units and may accept holiday vouchers as a means of payment.
Operating scheme
*Accommodation is a mandatory service, and the voucher may also be used for transport, meals, leisure activities and excursions.
Develop rural tourism through holiday vouchers
A simple, transparent and efficient mechanism for the economy.