Moldava Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No	No
Australian	Yes	Yes	No/1
Canadian	Yes	No	No
USA	Yes	No	No
Other EU	Yes	No	No

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except nationals of Australia who do require a visa.

Visa Note
(a) 1. Nationals of Australia need a letter of invitation and in some cases a return ticket. (b) All foreign visitors must register with the police within three days of arrival. (c) For stays exceeding three months, a formal invitation is required. (d) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Simple: £22 (single-entry, one month); £27 (double-entry, one month). Service (business): £22 (single-entry, one month); £27 (double-entry, one month); £36 (multiple-entry, two month); £61 (multiple-entry, three month); £81 (multiple-entry, six month); £100 (multiple-entry, 12 month). Transit: £12 (single-entry); £22 (double-entry).

Validity
Tourist, Simple and Service visas must all be used within one month of date of issue; Transit visas are valid for five days from date of issue.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see General Info.

Working Days Required
Five; same day for urgent visas with surcharge of 50% of visa price.

Warning
The threat from terrorism is low. But travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Caution is advised if considering traveling to Transnistria; consult your embassy in Chisinau for the most up-to-date information.

You should be vigilant to petty crime, particularly in Chisinau. It is advised to always carry a photocopy of your passport for identification purposes, as police checks are frequent.

There are strong penalties for possession or use of drugs.

Avoid taking photographs of military or government installations.

The Moldovan authorities are now strictly enforcing penalties (including deportation) against foreign visitors who overstay the terms of their visas.  

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Diphtheria	Yes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	No
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Sometimes
Yellow Fever	No

Health Care
The standard of medical care in Moldova is below that available in some other European countries. Non Russian/Romanian speakers may encounter difficulties in a medical emergency. The embassy (see General Info) has details of English-speaking doctors.

A number of large medical institutions operate in Chisinau, including the Republican Clinical Hospital. Elderly travelers and those with existing health problems may be at risk owing to inadequate medical facilities.

There is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK for urgent medical treatment. Otherwise, all services and prescriptions are charged for and doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment; medical insurance is strongly recommended.


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