FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Moldova
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to parts of Moldova, including Transnistria, which is outside the control of the Moldovan government. There is widespread military activity in Ukraine, including close to some Moldovan borders, and the FCDO's ability to offer support is extremely limited. The Government of Moldova announced an energy state of emergency on 16 December 2024 linked to the cut-off of gas supplies on 1 January 2025, and managed power blackouts may occur. Travelling against FCDO advice could invalidate travel insurance.
Impact and considerations
For businesses with operations or staff in Moldova, security risks in Transnistria, the energy state of emergency and possible power blackouts, combined with limited consular support, need to be factored into operational continuity assessments.
Key points
- The FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Moldova, including Transnistria.
- Transnistria is outside the control of the Moldovan government, and the FCDO's ability to offer support is extremely limited.
- There is widespread military activity in Ukraine, including close to some Moldovan borders.
- The Government of Moldova announced an energy state of emergency on 16 December 2024 linked to the cut-off of gas supplies on 1 January 2025.
- Managed power blackouts may occur; follow updates from local authorities and energy companies.
- Travelling against FCDO advice could invalidate travel insurance.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 10 Dec 2025, 21:44
- Page published
- 13 Aug 2026, 08:28
- Last updated
- 10 Dec 2025, 21:44
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Moldova travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 4 Jan 2013, 08:00