Chișinău guide
🇲🇩 Packing List
What to pack for Chișinău
In July, Chișinău is typically warm, light rain possible (20–30°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Chișinău essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
- Smart-casual outfits (skip gym wear for dinners)
- A scarf or shawl to cover hair where required
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light summer clothing
- Sunglasses
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Eat at busy restaurants with high turnover for freshest food. Avoid raw salads washed in tap water outside the city centre.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/F (two round pins). Voltage: 230V, 50Hz.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Moldovan Leu (MDL)
- Cash is widely accepted. International cards accepted at hotels and larger restaurants. Carry local currency for...
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Orange, Moldcell. Good 4G in Chișinău. Prepaid SIMs available at phone shops from 50 MDL.
- Pocket tissues: some island toilets are squat-style or limited
- Unlicensed taxis overcharging — use Yandex Go or Bolt apps
- Peak season in July: keep bags zipped and don't flash jewellery