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title: "Moldova for digital nomads: Chișinău and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/moldova
description: "Moldova for remote workers: Chișinău scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (66/100). Moldova has a dedicated remote-work visa,…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# Moldova for digital nomads: Chișinău and the numbers behind it (2026)

Chișinău is the only city in Moldova in the dataset and scores 66/100 under balanced weights. Moldova has a dedicated remote-work visa, the Digital nomad temporary residence permit.

## Cities in Moldova, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Chișinău | 66 | 973 | 52.7 | Wine cellars; Parks and markets | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/chisinau |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 2.01 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 64th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 71/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 69.6 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.785 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | 90 days visa-free |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. Long stay: dedicated nomad visa in the [Moldova visa guide](https://nostos.navoy.io/visas/moldova).

## FAQ

### Is Moldova good for digital nomads?

Chișinău scores 66/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 357 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: air quality and internet; weakest: climate.

### What is the cheapest city in Moldova for a remote worker?

Chișinău, at about $973 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Chișinău is the most expensive city-priced option at $973.

### Does Moldova have a digital nomad visa?

Yes: the Digital nomad temporary residence permit. Minimum income $2,932/month. Details, documents and official sources are in the Moldova visa guide.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Moldova without a visa?

US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 90 days visa-free. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Moldova has the fastest internet?

Chișinău, with a measured median download of 52.7 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Moldova?

Moldova records 2.01 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 64th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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