Romania→Moldova
Romania to Moldova
Can children travel on this route?
Moldova maintains an embassy or consulate in Romania, so any visa application or consular assistance can be handled without leaving Romania.
What should I do before I travel?
No visa is required for Romanian citizens visiting Moldova for tourism for stays of up to 90 days. If you plan to stay longer than 90 days you will need a visa.
Your travel document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of entry. Accepted travel documents are a passport or a national identity card.
What happens at the border?
No vaccination is mandatory to enter Moldova. The source notes other vaccinations as recommended. Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry. There is no requirement recorded for proof of funds or arrival registration on entry.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Moldova?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa to enter Moldova for stays of up to 90 days for tourism.
How long must my passport be valid for?
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of entry into Moldova.
Can I travel to Moldova with my Romanian ID card instead of a passport?
You may also enter Moldova using your Romanian national identity card; both a passport and a national identity card are accepted travel documents.
Are any vaccinations required to enter Moldova?
No vaccination is mandatory for entry into Moldova. The source mentions additional vaccinations as recommended, but none are required as a condition of entry.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Moldova?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to Moldova but it is not a condition of entry.
How long can I stay in Moldova without a visa?
If you plan to stay in Moldova for more than 90 days, a visa is required; for stays up to 90 days no visa is needed.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 3 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Moldova — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Moldova
Europe
- Capital
- Chisinau
- Currency
- Moldovan Leu (MDL)
- Known for
- Wine, Orthodox Churches, Rich Traditions
- Food
- Mămăligă,Placinte,Zeama