Planning your visit to Chișinău
Chișinău is Moldova's capital and home to our partner clinics. Here is what to think about when you plan your trip around your treatment.
Last reviewed by the Moldova Dental Journey coordination team. Clinical statements are general information, not medical advice.
Travel essentials for Chișinău
Getting there
Chișinău International Airport (RMO) has direct flights to many European cities. Patients from the US and Canada usually connect through a European hub, so allow for longer travel time.
Entry requirements
Requirements depend on your citizenship. Check your government's official travel advice and Moldova's current entry rules before booking. Your passport should be valid well beyond your return date.
Money & language
The currency is the Moldovan leu (MDL). Cards are widely accepted in the city. Romanian is the official language and Russian is widely spoken; your coordinator can help with translation.
Where to stay
Choose accommodation close to your clinic. After surgery, a quiet place with easy access to food and a pharmacy makes recovery easier.
Getting around
The city centre is compact. Licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps are the simplest way to reach appointments.
Travel insurance
Buy travel insurance that is valid in Moldova and read what it says about planned medical treatment — many policies exclude it.
Plan your trip around your treatment
Before you book flights
- Get the written treatment plan and the number of visits first
- Ask how long you must stay after each procedure
- Ask when it is safe to fly after surgery
- Leave buffer days for unexpected adjustments
Patients from the USA & Canada
- Expect longer journeys and higher travel costs
- Complex treatment may need more than one transatlantic trip
- Arrange who will see you at home if a problem appears later
- Dental insurance often won't reimburse treatment abroad
Travel information is general guidance, checked as of 2026. Rules change, so confirm entry requirements and flight details with official sources. Booking combined travel services may be subject to separate terms from authorised travel providers.
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