Moldova Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Holders of EU, UK, US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese, South Korean, Norwegian, Swiss, most CIS and several Balkan passports may enter Moldova visa-free for tourism or business.
A quick border hop does not reset the 90-day tally; overstay and you face a fine plus a possible entry ban.
Nationals who once queued at a consulate can now skip the line and apply online for a single- or multiple-entry eVisa.
Cost: mid-range, payable by card
Print the eVisa pdf. Mobile screenshots are not accepted at border control.
Travellers whose passports are on neither list, or anyone carrying refugee or alien travel documents, must arrange a sticker visa in advance.
Processing can take 10-20 days; apply at least one month ahead.
Arrival Process
You will land either at Chișinău International Airport or roll in by road from Romania or Ukraine Ukraine.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
Moldova runs a two-channel system and enforces tight limits on alcohol, tobacco and cash.
Prohibited Items
- Narcotics and psychotropic substances, zero tolerance
- Weapons, ammo, explosives, unless pre-authorised
- Printed or digital material promoting extremism or pornography
- Meat/dairy products from outside the EU, veterinary ban
Restricted Items
- Medication containing tramadol, codeine or pseudoephedrine, bring prescription plus translated note
- Cultural artefacts over 50 years old, need export permit from Ministry of Culture on departure
Health Requirements
No vaccinations are compulsory for entry into Moldova. But routine immunisations should be up to date.
Required Vaccinations
- None for entry
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Tick-borne encephalitis if visiting rural areas April, October
- Rabies for long-stay outdoor workers
- MMR and Tetanus-diphtheria booster
Health Insurance
Insurance is not mandatory for EU/EEA citizens holding EHIC, yet border officers can still insist that everyone else buy a local policy covering only emergency care in Moldova.
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Important Contacts
Essential resources for your trip.
Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
Children need their own passport. If only one parent travels, carry notarised consent from the other parent plus the child's birth certificate. Guards screen for child-trafficking indicators.
Dogs, cats and ferrets must be micro-chipped, vaccinated against rabies at least 21 days before arrival, and carry an EU (or equivalent) veterinary certificate issued within 10 days of travel. Entry is allowed only via Chișinău Airport, Leușeni or Cahul checkpoints.
You cannot stretch a visa-free stay beyond 90 days inside the country. If you need longer, apply for a residence permit, available for study, work or family reunion, at the Bureau for Migration and Asylum in Chișinău before the 90-day window closes.
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