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Foreign travel advice

Moldova

! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Moldova.

Warnings and insurance

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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Areas where FCDO advises against travel

Transnistria

FCDO advises against all travel to Transnistria. There is widespread military activity in Ukraine, including close to some Moldovan borders. Transnistria is outside the control of the Moldovan government.  

FCDO’s ability to offer support is extremely limited and will be more limited if there is military action on or near the Moldova-Ukraine border.   

Energy shortages

The Government of Moldova announced an energy state of emergency on 16 December 2024 linked to the cut off of gas supplies on 1 January 2025. Managed power blackouts may occur.

Please follow updates from local authorities and energy companies for information.   

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

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If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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Update history

2025-06-04 17:13
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-12-31 14:14
New information about energy shortages starting on 1 January 2025 (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-08-09 14:22
Update to the terrorism section (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-06-20 13:50
Addition of a link to Moldovan customs about goods you can take into and out of Moldova (‘Entry requirements’ page). Addition of information about declaring money you take into Moldova (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2024-06-06 15:32
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

2024-01-09 12:43
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

2023-12-06 11:05
Information that child surrogacy is strictly prohibited in Moldova (‘Local laws and customs’ page).

2023-08-29 12:27
Updated information about FCDO advice against travel to Transnistria (‘Summary’ page).

2023-07-02 11:40
Latest update: Updated information for British Nationals travelling to or from Chisinau International Airport (summary)

2023-06-30 22:06
Updated information for British Nationals travelling to or from Chisinau International Airport (summary)

2023-06-30 18:11
Information for British Nationals travelling to or from Chisinau International Airport.

2023-06-22 10:25
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.

2023-04-13 16:05
Updated information on the regular political demonstrations in Central Chisinau, and occasionally elsewhere in Moldova (‘Summary’ page).

2023-02-03 10:53
Updated information on the extension of the state of emergency declared by the Moldovan authorities (‘Summary’ page).

2022-10-11 15:32
Updated information on the extension of the state of emergency declared by the Moldovan authorities (‘Summary’ page).

2022-08-15 14:16
Updated information on the extension of the state of emergency declared by the Moldovan authorities, lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in public places and that current direct routes between the UK and Chisinau International Airport are operating normally (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘ Entry requirements’ pages)

2022-07-19 15:33
Updated information on extension of State of Emergency declared by Moldovan authorities (‘Summary’ page)

2022-04-26 14:26
Updated information on explosions in the Transnistria region in late April (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

2022-04-13 11:03
Updated information on flights. Added information on how you can provide support to Ukraine (‘Summary’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)

2022-03-22 09:46
Updated with information about the easing of restrictions of flights into Moldova (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)

2022-03-16 17:48
updated with information about the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, including for entry into Moldova.

2022-03-04 15:50
Updated information on the closure of Moldova airspace and entry from Ukraine (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)

2022-03-01 10:01
Updated information on entry into Moldova via Transnistria (‘Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry Requirement’ pages)

2022-02-25 11:11
New information on a State of Emergency in Moldova. The airspace is closed until 4 March. (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

2022-02-24 05:36
There are multiple reports of widespread military activity in Ukraine. You should not attempt to cross into Ukraine from Moldova. (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

2022-02-18 16:29
The FCDO now advise against all travel to Transnistria. Updated information on the security situation and entry requirements (‘Summary’,‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)