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🇲🇩 Vaccines for Moldova

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Moldova

Moldova requires no specific travel vaccines and is a low-risk European destination, though healthcare infrastructure outside Chișinău is more limited than in Western Europe. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended for travellers planning to eat widely outside tourist establishments, particularly in rural areas, given more variable food and water hygiene standards than in EU countries. Tick-borne encephalitis exists in some rural forested areas similar to neighbouring Romania and Ukraine. There's no malaria risk. Most visitors come for wine tourism in regions like Cricova and Mileștii Mici, or to visit Chișinău, where facilities and standards are more developed than rural areas.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.

No vaccines required for entry to this destination.

Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
  • Hepatitis A
Required vaccines
None required for entry
Recommended vaccines
~€140
(~$152)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

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Do I need vaccines for Moldova?
No vaccines are required for entry. Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended, particularly if your trip includes rural travel or wine region visits where food and water hygiene standards can be more variable than in Chișinău itself.
Is there malaria in Moldova?
No. Moldova is malaria-free.
Is tap water safe in Moldova?
Tap water quality in Moldova is variable, particularly outside Chișinău. Bottled water is recommended throughout the country as a precaution, even in the capital.
What healthcare is available in Moldova?
Healthcare in Chișinău is adequate for routine issues but generally below Western European standards. Outside the capital, facilities are more limited. Comprehensive travel insurance is recommended, with consideration of medical evacuation for serious issues.