Moldova Travel Status

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Ordinary travel to most of Moldova continues, including international flights and entry through Romania. However, the war in neighbouring Ukraine continues to affect the regional security environment, while much stronger warnings apply to Transnistria.

Most of Moldova remains accessible

Ordinary travel continues in Chișinău and most government-controlled areas of Moldova. There is no nationwide closure preventing tourism or normal international travel.

War in neighbouring Ukraine

Ukraine shares a long border with Moldova. The continuing war has increased regional security risks, and projectiles and debris from the conflict have previously reached Moldovan territory or airspace.

Transnistria

Transnistria is outside the control of the Moldovan government. The UK currently advises against all travel there, while the United States advises travellers to reconsider travel because of the risk of armed conflict.

Ukraine-Transnistria border closed

All border crossings between Ukraine and Transnistria are temporarily closed. Travellers should not plan to use Transnistria as a route between Moldova and Ukraine.

Ukraine border

Travel between Moldova and Ukraine is possible through internationally recognized crossing points outside Transnistria. Travellers should check the status of their intended crossing shortly before departure.

Romania border

Moldova’s crossings with Romania provide the principal overland route into the European Union. Travellers should check current border waiting times and crossing information before travelling.

Transnistria checkpoints

There is no internationally recognized border between Moldova and Transnistria, but the de facto authorities operate checkpoints. Travellers can face document checks and unpredictable requirements.

Unexploded ordnance

The current U.S. advisory warns that unexploded ordnance and old landmines remain in some parts of Moldova, including agricultural land, forests and areas near the Dniester River. Travellers should never enter marked areas.

Demonstrations

Political demonstrations periodically occur in central Chișinău and elsewhere. They are generally peaceful but travellers should avoid demonstrations and large political gatherings.

Visa requirements

Visa requirements depend on nationality. Many nationalities can visit Moldova without a visa for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Ordinary international travel continues

No significant current nationwide shutdown affecting commercial flights or ordinary tourism in government-controlled Moldova has been identified.

U.S. advisory is Level 2

The current U.S. State Department advisory rates Moldova Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, including because of unexploded ordnance and security concerns connected with Transnistria.

Canada advises increased caution

Canada currently recommends exercising a high degree of caution in Moldova because of the effects of the armed conflict in Ukraine and the risk of demonstrations and civil unrest.

Transnistria remains the main regional concern

The UK advises against all travel to Transnistria. The region remains outside the control of Moldova’s government and the security situation can change quickly.

Ukraine-Transnistria crossings remain closed

All crossings between Ukraine and Transnistria remain temporarily closed, with no confirmed reopening date.

Check your airline and flight status shortly before departure.

Check the visa and passport requirements that apply to your nationality.

If travelling overland between Moldova and Ukraine, use an internationally recognized crossing outside Transnistria and confirm that it is operating before departure.

Avoid travel to Transnistria in accordance with applicable official travel warnings.

Remain alert near the Ukrainian border and monitor local authorities and reliable news sources for security developments.

Avoid political demonstrations and do not enter areas marked as containing mines or unexploded ordnance.

Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.