Moldova

Pressure on border controls in Europe has increased due to mass movement of asylum seekers.

Always carry your passport when you cross borders.

Monitor local media and ask transport providers for up-to-date information on border conditions.

You’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Moldova.

Get your IDP before you leave Australia.

Roads are poorly maintained and street lighting is rare.

Driving is hazardous because of pedestrians, farm vehicles and wandering livestock.

If you intend to drive in Moldova:

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Check with your travel insurer whether your policy covers you when riding a motorbike.

Always wear a helmet.

Use only official taxis and limousines. Book these through your hotel.

Unofficial taxis may overcharge. They may also not comply with safety standards.

Taxis that look official can still be unlicensed.

Don’t share a taxi with strangers.

Buses connecting Chisinau with other major cities are frequent.

Standards are not the same as in Australia. Minibus accidents are common. Most buses are old and overcrowded.

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DFAT doesn’t provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.

Check Moldova’s air safety profile with the Aviation Safety Network.

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Read the original advice at SmartTraveller.gov.au by Australian Government