COVID-19 Information

Last updated: October 7, 2022

COVID-19 Information

The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect.  For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Entry and Exit Requirements:

  • Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No.
  • Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No.
  • Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No.

Quarantine Information:

Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No

Anyone who believes they have symptoms or might have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their primary care physician or call 112. U.S. citizens must quarantine if quarantine is recommended by a doctor.

COVID-19 Testing:

  • Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Moldova? Yes
  • If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours? Yes
  • COVID-19 testing is available at both public and private medical laboratories. U.S. citizens who do not have Moldovan health insurance and a Moldovan family doctor can go to a private medical laboratory to request a test. Private laboratories will require payment at the time of service. Prices range from 450 to 600 Moldovan lei (MDL) (approximately $30-35). Private clinics in Chisinau include, but are not limited to, MedexpertInvitro Diagnostics, and Alfa Diagnostica Laborator MD has a rapid antigen test available in 20 minutes. Antigen tests are available at the Chisinau Airport for 450 MDL with results in one hour.
  • Private clinics make test results available by email and physical copy. There is no guarantee that tests or results will be available to meet your departure timing requirements.

 COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

  • Has the Government of Moldova approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use?  Yes
  • Are vaccines available in Moldova for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
  • Moldova is now vaccinating the general public. As of February 10, 2022, anyone present in Moldova can be vaccinated. For more information on vaccination in Moldova, visit https://vaccinare.gov.md/.
  • Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
  • The United States Government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas.  Please follow host country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Forthcoming information on vaccine availability in Moldova will be available on the website of the Moldovan Ministry of Health.
  • Information from the CDC regarding COVID-19 vaccination.

Local Resources:

Movement Restrictions:

  • Is a curfew in place? No
  • Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No

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