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Moldova travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Moldova with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Moldova.
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Moldova travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Moldova with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
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Time difference | UK +2 hours |
Language(s) | Romanian, Russian |
Currency | Moldovan Leu |
Electricity | C + F plug (230V) |
Driving side | Right |
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Considering a holiday to the Moldova? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination such as for its culture to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.
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Moldova weather
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The Moldova weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Chisinau.
Moldova travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Moldova from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Moldova - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Moldova - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Moldova - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Moldova - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Moldova - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Moldova - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Moldova.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Moldova travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Moldova with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Moldova - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Moldova - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Moldova - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Moldova, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Moldova covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Moldova with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Moldova - Ministry of Health Labour & Social Protection, Moldova
- Coronavirus timeline in Moldova - Our World in Data
Moldova travel features
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Moldova FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Moldova including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Moldova due to Covid-19?
Moldova is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Moldova.
Check out Ministry of Health Labour & Social Protection, Moldova for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Moldova?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Moldova. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Moldova and the UK?
The time difference between Moldova and the UK is UK time+2 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Moldova?
The main languages spoken in Moldova are Romanian and Russian.
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What is the currency in Moldova?
The currency in Moldova is the Moldovan Leu (MDL).
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Which plugs are used in Moldova?
Moldova uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Moldova?
They drive on the right side of the road in Moldova.
Find out more about driving in Moldova with RAC* and International Drivers Association*.
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