Moldova
Moldova is a small, landlocked country nestled between Romania and Ukraine. Moldova is one of the least visited countries in Europe, but adventurous travellers will find some rewarding experiences. Wikivoyage
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 10 December 2025:
You can visit Moldova for tourism or business without a visa for up to 90 days in a 6-month period. You must be able to show a return or onward flight ticket.
You need a work permit or residence permit to work or for stays of more than 90 days. See more information on work and residence permits.
The Moldovan authorities will automatically register your arrival date. They strictly enforce penalties, including fines and expulsion, against foreign visitors who stay in Moldova longer than allowed. Contact the Moldovan authorities with any additional questions.
Passport validity
Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Moldova, and at least one blank page.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
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Your embassy in Moldova
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For a lost passport, an arrest or an emergency.
Moldova's embassy in United Kingdom
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For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
Emergency numbers in Moldova
- Currency
- Moldovan Leu (MDL)
- Time
- UTC+3
- Tue 16:56 there now
- Plugs and power
- Types C, F · 220 V
- Driving
- On the right
- Calling code
- +373
- Languages
- Romanian
- Capital
- Chișinău
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.