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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Moldova
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Moldova - Consular Information Sheet
 November 13, 1995

Country Description:  Moldova is a nation undergoing profound
political and economic change.  It is a newly independent nation
still in the process of stabilizing its relations with neighboring
countries.  Tourist facilities are not highly developed, and many of
the goods and services taken for granted in other countries are not
yet available.  Internal travel may be disrupted by fuel shortages
and other problems.

Entry Requirements:  For information on entry requirements, please
contact the Moldovan Embassy, 1511 K Street N.W., Suite 333,
Washington, D.C. 20005, telephone: [phone], fax: (202)
783-3342.  Visas for travel to other former Soviet states are
necessary and difficult to obtain in Moldova.

Areas of Instability:  There are frequent checkpoints in the
Trans-Dniester region, manned by armed, young and inexperienced
paramilitary units who are not under the control of the Moldovan
government and whose members rarely understand English.  Tourists
and truckers may be subject to extortion or robbery at checkpoints.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care in Moldova is limited.  There is
a severe shortage of basic medical supplies, including disposable
needles, anesthetics, antibiotics, and vaccines.  Elderly travelers
and those with existing health problems may be at risk due to
inadequate medical facilities.  The U.S. Embassy maintains a list of
local doctors who are willing to treat English-speaking patients,
but has yet to identify an English-speaking doctor in Moldova.

Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for
health services.  U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside
the United States so supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage and provision for medical evacuation can prove
useful.

Rabies vaccinations may be useful as casual exposure to stray dogs
is common throughout Chisinau.  The Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) recommend Hepatitis B series for certain travelers.  Further
information on health matters can be obtained from the CDC's
international travelers hotline, tel: [phone].

Crime Information:  Moldova has a low rate of crime, but foreigners
have been increasingly targeted for both violent crime and common
street crime, especially after dark.  The loss or theft of a U.S.
passport abroad should be reported immediately to the local police
and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  The Department of
State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" provides useful information on
guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling
abroad.  This publication is available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Internal Travel:  There are no internal flights in Moldova.  Only
Air Moldova, Moldavan Air and Tarom (Romania's national airline)
regularly fly to Moldova.  Air Moldova service is well below Western
standards.  Aircraft appear to be old and cabin areas are in poor
condition.  Train service is also below Western standards and an
increasing number of Americans have been victimized while traveling
on international trains to and from Moldova.

Currency Regulations:  Moldova is a cash only economy.  Traveler's
checks and credit cards are rarely accepted.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling.  Penalties for possession, use,
or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders
can expect jail sentences and fines.

Registration and Embassy Location:  Americans may register at the
consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau and obtain updated
information on travel and security within Moldova.  The U.S. Embassy
in Chisinau, Moldova, is located at Strada Alexei Mateevici 103;
telephone [phone], after hours telephone [phone].

 No. 95-138

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 24, 1994,
to update the country description, to revise geographic names in the
Areas of Instability, and to update information on Medical
Facilities and Internal Travel.


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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Moldova
============================================================
Moldova - Consular Information Sheet
 November 13, 1995

Country Description:  Moldova is a nation undergoing profound
political and economic change.  It is a newly independent nation
still in the process of stabilizing its relations with neighboring
countries.  Tourist facilities are not highly developed, and many of
the goods and services taken for granted in other countries are not
yet available.  Internal travel may be disrupted by fuel shortages
and other problems.

Entry Requirements:  For information on entry requirements, please
contact the Moldovan Embassy, 1511 K Street N.W., Suite 333,
Washington, D.C. 20005, telephone: [phone], fax: (202)
783-3342.  Visas for travel to other former Soviet states are
necessary and difficult to obtain in Moldova.

Areas of Instability:  There are frequent checkpoints in the
Trans-Dniester region, manned by armed, young and inexperienced
paramilitary units who are not under the control of the Moldovan
government and whose members rarely understand English.  Tourists
and truckers may be subject to extortion or robbery at checkpoints.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care in Moldova is limited.  There is
a severe shortage of basic medical supplies, including disposable
needles, anesthetics, antibiotics, and vaccines.  Elderly travelers
and those with existing health problems may be at risk due to
inadequate medical facilities.  The U.S. Embassy maintains a list of
local doctors who are willing to treat English-speaking patients,
but has yet to identify an English-speaking doctor in Moldova.

Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for
health services.  U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside
the United States so supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage and provision for medical evacuation can prove
useful.

Rabies vaccinations may be useful as casual exposure to stray dogs
is common throughout Chisinau.  The Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) recommend Hepatitis B series for certain travelers.  Further
information on health matters can be obtained from the CDC's
international travelers hotline, tel: [phone].

Crime Information:  Moldova has a low rate of crime, but foreigners
have been increasingly targeted for both violent crime and common
street crime, especially after dark.  The loss or theft of a U.S.
passport abroad should be reported immediately to the local police
and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  The Department of
State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" provides useful information on
guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling
abroad.  This publication is available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Internal Travel:  There are no internal flights in Moldova.  Only
Air Moldova, Moldavan Air and Tarom (Romania's national airline)
regularly fly to Moldova.  Air Moldova service is well below Western
standards.  Aircraft appear to be old and cabin areas are in poor
condition.  Train service is also below Western standards and an
increasing number of Americans have been victimized while traveling
on international trains to and from Moldova.

Currency Regulations:  Moldova is a cash only economy.  Traveler's
checks and credit cards are rarely accepted.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling.  Penalties for possession, use,
or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders
can expect jail sentences and fines.

Registration and Embassy Location:  Americans may register at the
consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau and obtain updated
information on travel and security within Moldova.  The U.S. Embassy
in Chisinau, Moldova, is located at Strada Alexei Mateevici 103;
telephone [phone], after hours telephone [phone].

 No. 95-138

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 24, 1994,
to update the country description, to revise geographic names in the
Areas of Instability, and to update information on Medical
Facilities and Internal Travel.


----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
The "[e-mail]" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets.  To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to:    [e-mail]

Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
.