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Moldova Travel Guide

Chișinău Capital
MDL Currency
Romanian Language
+373 Calling Code
Right Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa-free Entry For Eu Countries And Others For Stays Up To 90 Days.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Overpriced taxi fares
  • Fake tour guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 902
Response Speed Slow
English-Speaking Doctors Rare
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Ride-sharing Apps Bolt
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability Medium
Tipping 10-15% In Restaurants Is Common.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30 Tourist: $70 Family: $200

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Alcohol Is Accepted; Drugs Are Illegal.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsCorruption

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Bună
Boo-nuh
Goodbye
La revedere
Lah reh-veh-deh-reh
Please
Te rog
Teh rog
Thank you
Mulțumesc
Mool-tzoo-mesk
Sorry
Îmi pare rău
Uh-mee pah-reh ruh-oo
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Vorbiți engleză?
Vor-beetz eng-leh-zah?
I don’t understand
Nu înțeleg
Noo un-tze-leg
Can you speak slowly, please?
Puteți vorbi mai încet, vă rog?
Poo-tetz vor-bee my in-chet, vah rog?
Can you help me, please?
Mă puteți ajuta, vă rog?
Muh poo-tetz ah-zoo-tah, vah rog?
What does this mean?
Ce înseamnă asta?
Che un-seam-nuh ah-stah?

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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