Moldova Travel Guide

Moldova — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

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

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) For stays exceeding three months, a formal invitation is required. (c) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

Airport transit (type A): £20, transit (type B): £37, short-term visa (type C): £55, long-term visa (type D): £72.

Validity

Tourist 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 Important Addresses.

Working Days Required

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

Travel Warnings

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.

Parliamentary elections in April 2009 resulted in violent demonstrations. The situation for the moment is more settled, however you should still avoid any political rallies, demonstrations or large gatherings.

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 is a zero tolerance policy for possessing or supplying drugs; therefore, 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 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 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.