Travel advisory · MoldovaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Moldova.The warnings cover only these areas: Transnistria.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Transnistria · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK, US
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (regional advisories) | Jul 7, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High Degree of Caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Moldova
Moldova is a wine country, home to the record-holding Mileștii Mici cellars, a 13th-century cliff monastery and the capital, Chișinău.
Moldova is a small, landlocked country in Eastern Europe, with Romania to the west and Ukraine on its other sides. Chișinău is the capital and largest city, the main cultural and commercial center, and home to about a third of the country's population in its metro area. Most of the land is rolling hills and plains, and the Dniester and Prut rivers mark much of the borders.
Moldova is best known for its wine. Mileștii Mici holds a Guinness record for the most bottles stored in one wine cellar, and the Cricova cellar has galleries stretching more than 120 km underground. The country has over 140 wineries, and vineyard tours run across it. Orheiul Vechi is a 13th-century monastery carved into a cliff face and still in use. Spring and autumn are mild and suit vineyard visits, while summers are warm, around 20 °C on average. Transnistria is an unrecognized region east of the Dniester that Chișinău does not control, so plan any visit to it with care.
Five things to know before Moldova
- Read the UK advice before you plan anything
FCDO's status is avoid all travel to parts of Moldova: it advises against all travel to Transnistria, outside government control. Insurance can be invalidated against that advice. This guide plans no Transnistria trip. UK travel advice
- Check the entry rule for your passport
Moldova's foreign ministry lists US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German and Spanish citizens as visa-exempt. UK, Canadian, Australian and German sources quote up to 90 days; UK and Canadian advice asks for an onward ticket. Visa checker
- Base yourself in Chișinău
The capital holds the airport, the main boulevard, the museums and the transport links to the countryside. Most first trips sleep here and visit the wineries and Orheiul Vechi as day trips. Chișinău
- Choose a cellar and book it
Cricova and Mileștii Mici are the two big underground wine cellars near the capital, and each sets its own booking rules. The comparison covers hours, formats and how to reach them. Cricova or Mileștii Mici
- Carry cash alongside your card
FCDO says paying by card is now generally widespread but not always possible, particularly outside Chișinău. It recommends carrying some euros in cash in perfect-condition notes. Money and cards
Moldova travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
The capital as a base: where to stay, sights and wine day trips.
Read the guideVisa checkerEntry rules by passport, checked against official pages.
Read the guideVisas and entryPassport validity, onward tickets and border checks.
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical cover and what policies exclude.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData plans, roaming and when a local SIM is cheaper.
Read the guideMoney and cardsCards, cash, ATMs and fees to avoid.
Read the guideGetting aroundBuses, trains, taxis and how to plan transfers.
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Destinations in Moldova
When to go
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- JanuaryPartly cloudy7 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh3°Low-3°ColdJanuaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 3°
- Low
- -3°
- Precipitation
- 34 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 2
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
- FebruaryPartly cloudy5 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh6°Low-1°ColdFebruaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 6°
- Low
- -1°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
- MarchPartly cloudy8 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh11°Low2°ThawMarchPartly cloudy
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Thaw
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh17°Low7°SpringAprilPartly cloudy
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh21°Low11°Warm, greenMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JunePartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh27°Low17°WarmJunePartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JulyPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh30°Low18°HotJulyPartly cloudy
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 50 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh30°Low18°HotAugustClear
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- SeptemberClear5 rainy daysHigh25°Low14°HarvestSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harvest
- OctoberPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh17°Low8°Wine DayOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wine Day
- NovemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh10°Low3°GrayNovemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Gray
- DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh5°Low0°ColdDecemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 5°
- Low
- 0°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold
Average daily high and low in Chișinău, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Moldova
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 5%
Moldova
10:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today7°3°5%Monday: Fog. High 7°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Tue9°6°70%Tuesday: Rain. High 9°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 70%.
- Wed8°3°3%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 8°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Thu5°0°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 5°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri5°3°13%Friday: Rain. High 5°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Sat6°-1°3%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 6°, Low -1°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun6°-2°0%Sunday: Cloudy. High 6°, Low -2°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 06:15 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.03 MDL
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Moldova
Moldova FAQ
Do I need a visa for Moldova?
Moldova's foreign ministry lists US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German and Spanish citizens as exempt; UK, Canadian, Australian and German sources quote up to 90 days. Others can apply for a transit or short-stay e-Visa online (40 euros, up to 10 days, extendable to 20).
Is Moldova safe to visit?
FCDO's status is avoid all travel to parts of the country, which means Transnistria; it does not apply that advice to the rest of Moldova. It still notes pickpockets, frequent police ID checks and regular small demonstrations in central Chișinău.
Can I plan a trip to Transnistria?
This guide does not. FCDO advises against all travel there, says its ability to help is extremely limited and warns that insurance may be invalidated. Read the current advice from your own government before you decide anything.
How do I get to Moldova?
Most visitors fly into Chișinău or cross overland from Romania. From the airport, public transport line 30 runs to the city (fare 7 MDL, 06:00 to 22:59 per the airport). Carry a return or onward ticket and a passport with the validity your government states.
How many days do I need?
Three days covers Chișinău, one winery and Orheiul Vechi. Add a day for a second winery or the countryside.