Moldova Border Crossing Points
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Brichen — Rososhany
Bronnitsa — Unguri
Cișmichioi — Dolynske
Dolynske — Cișmichioi
Dzhurzhuleshty — Reni
Kelmentsi — Larga
Kriva — Mamalyha
Larga — Kelmentsi
Mamalyha — Kriva
Mayaky — Udobne — Palanka
Mohyliv-Podilskyi — Otacz
Myrne — Tabaky
Oknitsa — Sokyriany
Otacz — Mohyliv-Podilskyi
Palanka — Mayaky — Udobne
Reni — Dzhurzhuleshty
Rososhany — Brichen
Sokyriany — Oknitsa
Starokozache — Tudora
Tabaky — Myrne
Tudora — Starokozache
Unguri — Bronnitsa
International Trains
Direct train connections between Ukraine and Moldova. Track train delays in real-time.
Odesa — Chișinău
Kyiv — Chișinău
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Kosovo Entry to Moldova
Moldova is an EU candidate country. Ukrainian citizens enjoy visa-free travel for stays up to 90 days. Entry is possible with an internal passport (ID card) or international passport.
Required Documents
- Ukrainian internal passport (ID card) or international passport
- For children — birth certificate or ID card
- When traveling by car — vehicle registration and insurance
Key Facts
- Moldova is not part of the EU or Schengen area
- Currency — Moldovan Leu (MDL)
- Most people speak Romanian and Russian
Border with Ukraine
The Ukraine-Moldova border has over 20 crossing points of various types.
Main Car Crossings
- Mohyliv-Podilskyi — Otaci — main crossing, 24/7
- Mamalyha — Criva — 24/7
- Roshu — Briceni — in the north
- Kuchurhan — Pervomaysk — in the south
Crossing Tips
- Shortest queues — weekdays, early morning or late evening
- Remember import limits (up to 300 euros)
- Meat and dairy products require veterinary certificates
Transit Through Transnistria
Transnistria is an unrecognized territory in eastern Moldova. When transiting through:
- Registration at the Transnistrian checkpoint is required
- International passport is recommended
- Avoid extended stops in the territory
- Do not photograph military facilities or checkpoints
Border with Romania
Moldova borders Romania to the west. Romania became a full Schengen member on January 1, 2025.
- Sculeni — Albita — in the north
- Leuseni — Ungheni — in the center
- Giurgiulesti — in the south, near the Danube
- Biometric passport required for entry to Romania (Schengen)
Airports
- Chisinau (KIV) — main international airport
- Direct flights to many European cities
Practical Tips
- Documents: Ukrainian internal or international passport
- Currency: Moldovan Leu (MDL), euros and dollars accepted at exchanges
- Languages: Romanian (official), Russian (widely used)
- Connectivity: roaming or local SIM card
- Transit: Moldova is convenient for transit to Romania and further to the EU
Frequently Asked Questions
For Ukrainian citizens, an internal passport (ID card) or international passport is sufficient to enter Moldova. No visa is required for stays up to 90 days.
There are over 20 border crossings of various types (car, rail, pedestrian) on the Ukraine-Moldova border, including Mohyliv-Podilskyi — Otaci, Mamalyha — Kryva, and others.
No, Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa for transit through Moldova. You can stay in the country for up to 90 days within 180 days without a visa.
The busiest crossings are Mohyliv-Podilskyi — Otaci and Mamalyha — Kryva. For shorter queues, consider alternative crossings.
Personal goods up to 300 euros are allowed. Import of meat and dairy products without veterinary certificates is prohibited.
Yes, when transiting through Transnistria, you need to register at the Transnistrian checkpoint. It is recommended to have an international passport and avoid long stops in the territory.