Visa requirements for Moldova
Who can enter Moldova, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 145 countries can enter Moldova without a visa in advance. All 145 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 145 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 97 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
145 nationalitiesร land Islands
Albania
American Samoa
Andorra
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Chile
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curaรงao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
El Salvador
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jersey
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Monaco
Montenegro
Montserrat
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palau
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Rรฉunion
Romania
Russia
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Timor-Leste
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Wallis and Futuna
Visa required in advance
97 nationalitiesAfghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Comoros
Cรดte dโIvoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Mauritania
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Moldova
Moldova has 1 site on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Struve Geodetic Arc
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Moldova?
It depends on your passport. 145 nationalities can enter Moldova without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Moldova?
July, August, based on Chisinau's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Moldova?
Moldovan leu (MDL). 1 USD is approximately 17.9 MDL.
What side of the road does Moldova drive on?
Moldova drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Moldova have?
1: Struve Geodetic Arc.
What is the emergency number in Moldova?
112.
What time zone is Moldova in?
Chisinau (UTC+3).
What is the nearest airport to Chisinau?
Chiลinฤu International Airport (RMO), about 12 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.