Moldova Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: FCDO advises against travel to some parts of Moldova. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Moldova and have at least one blank page. You can visit for up to 90 days in a 6-month period without a visa.
Moldova travel requirements at a glance
3 months after leaving
At least 1 blank page
Visa-free 90 days in 6 months
FCDO: against all travel
Official source: GOV.UK Moldova entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Passport valid 3 months after you leave
- At least one blank page
- Up to 90 days in 6 months visa-free
- Return or onward ticket needed
Passport validity for Moldova
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Moldova.
It must also have at least one blank page. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other documents meet the rules, and renew your passport if you need to.
Visas
You can visit Moldova for tourism or business without a visa for up to 90 days in a 6-month period. You must be able to show a return or onward ticket.
Overstays are strictly penalised, including fines and expulsion. You need a work or residence permit to work or stay longer.
Border crossings
FCDO advises against all travel to Transnistria. There is no official border, but de facto checkpoints control passports and you must fill in 2 copies of a migration card.
If you enter overland from Ukraine, use an internationally recognised crossing point outside the Transnistria region. Check updates with the Moldovan Border Police.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Moldova?
No. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Moldova, and at least one blank page.
Do I need a visa for Moldova?
No, not for tourism or business visits of up to 90 days in a 6-month period.
Can I visit Transnistria?
FCDO advises against all travel to Transnistria. All border crossings between Ukraine and Transnistria are temporarily closed.