Moldova Travel Advisory

Travel Advisory
September 19, 2024

Moldova - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

O D K E N H U T C

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.

Exercise increased caution while traveling to Moldova. This is due to unresolved conflict between the breakaway region of Transnistria and the central government. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Country Summary:   There has been no military spillover into Moldova from the conflict, however debris from airborne projectiles has landed in Moldova but all incidents have been in close proximity to the Ukrainian/Moldovan border. The Chisinau airport is operating normally although there are no flights available to or from Belarus, Russia or Ukraine.

Read the Moldova country information page for additional information on travel.

If you decide to travel to Moldova:

Transnistria – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Transnistria. There is also military conflict in nearby Ukraine.

Transnistria is a region that is not under the control of the Moldovan government. Visitors must show identification to cross into Transnistria. Those without a Moldovan government-issued identification document will have to show a passport. Visitors may also have to show ID such as a passport at checkpoints. This is at roads leading into and out of the region. Ukraine has closed its border crossing points into the Transnistrian region. Taking photographs of military facilities and security forces is not allowed and may result in trouble with authorities. 

The U.S. government’s ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens traveling in Transnistria maybe be limited or delayed since Transnistria’s de facto authorities control access to the region.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

Travel Advisory Levels

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy Chisinau
103 Mateevici Street
Chisinau MD-2009
Republic of Moldova
Telephone
+(373)(22) 40-83-00
Emergency
+(373)(22) 40-83-00
Fax
+(373)(22) 22-63-61

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