COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Moldova (5 December Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers who have been in or transited through Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Eswatini, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland (Rep.), Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, North Macedonia (Rep.), Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, USA, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates or the United Kingdom in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter unless they meet one of the following exceptions:

• Immediate family members of Moldovan citizens;

• Persons having a visa, residency permit, or other document issued by Moldovan authorities;

• Persons travelling for “professional interest” in possession of a visa, residency permit, or other document issued by Moldovan authorities;

• Diplomats accredited by Moldova and members of international organizations and their family members; personnel who can provide humanitarian aid.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• Arrivals from a country that is not on the red list, or those exempted, are not required to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. The list of countries that require self isolation can be found in this link.

• Those arriving from a country on the red list or who have transited through a country on the red list are required to self-isolate for 14 days unless they are in the following categories:

  • drivers and service personnel carrying out the transportation of goods and means of transport;

  • the crews and service personnel of aircraft/ships, and brigades and service personnel of train sets; persons travelling for health and humanitarian reasons, including their attendants;

  • foreign students who travel for the purpose of admission or are enrolled in educational institutions in Moldova;

  • holders of diplomatic and service passports, members of diplomatic missions and consular offices accredited to Moldova.

Entry form required? (health or other)

• Yes

• Arrivals in Moldova must fill out an epidemiological form. This form is to be submitted to immigration officials.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Airports are open and commercial flights are operating. Health screening measures have been installed at the departure terminal.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

  • Land border crossings are open for international, rail, and auto traffic.

  • Borders with Ukraine are open.

  • Anyone entering into Transnistria overland from Ukraine (by bus) will receive a registration document (no passport stamps). Keep this document until departure and present it at the border. The service is free of charge. If you cross the border by road, there are 6 checkpoints with immigration controls, where you can receive a registration document. If you cross the border by rail, there are no ‘immigration controls’ and your passport will not be stamped. In this case, within 3 days, you should go to the Bureau for Migration and Asylum in Chisinau (124 Stefan cel Mare Boulevard) to register your stay. Alternatively, you could go to the local offices of the Bureau for Migration and Asylum located in Hîrbovăț în Anenii Noi; Hajumus in Căușeni; Pîrîta in Dubăsari, Criuleni in Criuleni, Rezina in Rezina and Sărătăuac în Florești.

  • To register your stay you must present the following documents: your passport, proof of travel (for example a Green Card if you drive a vehicle into Moldova; air/ bus/train ticket).

  • Failure to register may result in fines and difficulties when leaving Moldova.

Curfew restrictions

• Moderate

• Moldova has re-imposed the state of emergency until 15 January as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Face masks are mandatory in public places.

• People are not allowed to go out in public in groups of more than three.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• There are no travel restrictions within Moldova.

• Masks are required while using transport.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Malls and other businesses are open.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants and bars must remain closed between 22:00 to 07:00. Night clubs and karaoke bars are closed.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Restaurants and bars must remain closed between 22:00 to 07:00. Night clubs and karaoke bars are closed.

Personal care services open?

• Yes
  • Gyms are allowed to open.

Events allowed?

• Yes with exceptions

• Events with fewer than 50 people are allowed, however, cannot take place close to public institutions, schools, hospitals, or other institutions with a high risk of infection.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

Other

• Most educational institutions are closed.

• Parks are allowed to reopen.

Advies

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.

To reduce the risk of infection by this virus if travelling in or from affected areas:

• Avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections.

• Wearing a mask (face covering) is recommended in public places and when social distancing is not possible.

• Wash hands frequently, especially after direct contact with ill people or their environment. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

• Travellers with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should practice cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash hands).

• Older travellers and those with underlying health issues may be at risk for more severe disease and should discuss travel to affected areas with their healthcare provider.

• Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop after visiting affected areas where transmission is occurring