Border zone

Moldova border protection strip

Border zone · Moldova

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In short

For visitors: permit required.

No boundary — routes will not see this zone
Checked against the act on 20 October 2026
Local name: fâșia de protecție a frontierei de stat

Who may enter, and with what

Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.

Everyone — permit required. The border zone up to the protection strip needs only an ID; the 15 m border protection strip needs a Border Police permit via e-Permis.Issued by: General Inspectorate of the Border PoliceExceptions: Into the border zone up to the guarded strip — with a document; foreigners must show lawful stay; minors — only with a parent
Original wording
Cetățenii din Republica Moldova nu vor mai avea nevoie de permis de acces
Apply · Press (evz.ro), citing draft government documents · as of 7 December 2023 · checked 20 October 2026

Legal basis

Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Moldova border protection strip?

For visitors: permit required. The border zone up to the protection strip needs only an ID; the 15 m border protection strip needs a Border Police permit via e-Permis.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: General Inspectorate of the Border Police. The link to the official application page is in the rule above.

Will the planner see this zone on my route?

No: we have no boundary for this zone, so the planner cannot see it. Check your route against the rule above.

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