Moldova travel advisory

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Level 2 — Exercise increased caution

SafeRoutes uses the highest level reported by the sources below. Countries at Level 3–4 are avoided as transit points by the route finder.

US State Department

Level 2Updated 7 July 2026
Exercise increased caution in Moldova due to risk of unexploded ordnance (UXO). Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory. There are ongoing security threats related to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Petty crime such as purse snatching and pickpocketing is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Be wary of people posing as police officers demanding fines. Take safety precautions against ATM "skimming" devices and online sc …

Source: travel.state.gov (excerpt; read the full advisory at the source). Fetched 6 November 2026.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country

Latest FCDO update: This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with changes made throughout, including updated information about visa requirements, land border crossings, entering Moldova from Ukraine, political situation, humanitarian support workers, crime, using cameras, money and taxi's ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

Source: gov.uk foreign travel advice, updated 4 November 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Fetched 6 November 2026.

Advisories describe risk to travellers on the ground. Whether airspace is open is decided by the national authority and published in NOTAMs; airlines also follow their own regulator's conflict-zone guidance.