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| Still current at: 25 November 2009
Updated: 04 November 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (removal of the Swine Flu paragraph) and the Health paragraph (Swine Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Local laws and customs
There is a zero tolerance policy in Moldova for possessing or supplying any drugs. Whilst legislation stipulates that fines are possible penalties for drug use/supply, in practice possession of even small quantities of drugs (Class B/C drugs as well as Class A) could result in long prison terms (2-5 years, 5-8 years for repeat offenders) in addition to heavy fines.
Homosexuality is not forbidden in Moldova, though the Moldovan government does not formally recognise unmarried or same-sex partners. There is an active social and lobbying group on gay/lesbian issues in Chisinau. But public attitudes are less tolerant.
The authorities in the Transnistrian region of Moldova can be uncomfortable with visitors taking photos in Transnistria. We advise caution if taking photos of even the most normal buildings/monuments, and we advise against taking photographs of any peacekeeping or military staff/installations, which could lead to difficulty.
You should also avoid taking photos of military and government (including airports, power stations etc) facilities in Moldova more widely.
There are frequent police checks. You should carry with you at least a copy of identification documents (passport) at all times. Drivers should hold a valid international driving licence and original car/insurance documents, and should keep to speed limits.
You must obtain permission from the Moldovan Department of Monuments to bring out of the country any artwork or antiques. Failure to obtain this permission could result in the artwork or antiques being impounded and criminal charges brought.
For more general information for different types of travellers see Your Trip.
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Contacts
Moldova, Chisinau, British Embassy
Address:
British Embassy Chisinau
18 Nicolae Iorga str.
Chisinau, MD-2012
Republic of Moldova
Telephone:
(373 22) 22 59 02
(373 69) 10 44 42 Out of Hours
Fax:
(373 22) 25 18 59
Email: visa.enquiries5@fco.gov.uk
Office hours:
Website: http://ukinmoldova.fco.gov.uk/en/
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