Travel guide

Moldova

  • Chișinău
  • Europe
  • Romanian

At a glance

Moldova: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Chișinău
Population
2,409,207
Area
33,844 km² · 13,067 sq mi
Languages
Romanian
Currency
Moldovan Leu (MDL)
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Calling code
+373
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.md
Landlocked
Yes
More facts
Continent
Europe

Member of

  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Moldova visa requirements

Moldova entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 104 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 86 apply online before they travel and 7 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa-free104 passports

Safety

Moldova safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution

Due to civil unrest in the Transnistria region

US State Dept, updated September 20, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Moldova: frequently asked questions

Moldova visa: do I need one?
Moldova entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 104 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 86 apply online before they travel and 7 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Moldova: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Moldova at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to civil unrest in the Transnistria region.
Moldova: what currency is used?
Currency in Moldova: Moldovan Leu (MDL).
Moldova: what language do people speak?
Languages of Moldova: Romanian.
Moldova: what is the capital?
The capital of Moldova is Chișinău.

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