Moldova
Contents
- Warnings and insurance
- Entry requirements
- Safety and security
- Regional risks
- Health
- Getting help
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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 whereFCDOadvises against travel
Transnistria
FCDOadvises 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.
FCDOs 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:
- seegeneral advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- seegeneral advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read aboutsafety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
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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