Moldova customs
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Get import & export customs regulations, restricted items and food restrictions before travelling to Moldova. Items allowed to import is Medication for personal use must be accompanied by a prescription. Some of restricted items are Goods of cultural value.
Import Regulations
Free to import items into Moldova
Tobacco
- 200 cigarettes; and
- 50 cigars or cigarillos.
Alcohol
- There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into Moldova.
- Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency
- There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into Moldova.
- Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items
- Medication for personal use must be accompanied by a prescription.
- Personal items for non-commercial use are subject to certain restrictions. For a comprehensive list, please visitInserting and Removing Goods.
- Food items must be declared, and will be assessed by customs officers at the border.
Prohibited items into Moldova
No rules presentRestricted items into Moldova
- Goods of cultural value.
- Weapons and ammunition require a permit.
- Plants and animals require authorisation from theMinistry of Environment, and often phytosanitary or veterinary certificates
- Ozone depleting substances require authorisation from theMinistry of Environment.
- Protected species and products protected under CITES require a permit for import.
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Export Regulations
Free to export items from Moldova
No rules presentProhibited items from Moldova
- No information available.
Restricted items from Moldova
- Funds of €10,000 to €50,000 must be declared when leaving Moldova. Amounts exceeding €50,000 may not be exported.
- Goods of cultural value.
- Weapons and ammunition require a permit.
- Plants and animals require authorisation from the Ministry of Environment.
- Protected species and products protected under CITES require a permit for export.
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