U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Moldova due to risk of unexploded ordnance (UXO). Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Moldova safe? 🇲🇩
Europe · Updated
As of October 2026, Moldova scores 76/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Moldova Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 2 Moldova destinations assessed, Tiraspol scores highest (76/100), while Chișinău scores lowest (76/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Transnistria FCDO advises against all travel to Transnistria.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Moldova: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
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Moldova destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Moldova safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 2.5 / 100k | 82 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 64/100 | 64 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 56/100 | 56 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 9.1 / 100k | 69 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Moldova safety FAQ
Is Moldova safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Moldova Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Moldova averages 76/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 14 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Moldova?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Tiraspol currently scores highest at 76/100 (Safe). Chișinău scores lowest at 76/100.
Where does this Moldova safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.