British Embassy in Chișinău
Embassy 
United Kingdom Chișinău, Moldova
- Address
- Strada Nicolae Iorga 18, MD-2012 Chișinău
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Fern Horine
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 22 September 2025
The United Kingdom’s embassy to Moldova is in Chișinău, the capital of Moldova, at Strada Nicolae Iorga 18, MD-2012 Chișinău. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30, closing earlier on Fridays. The United Kingdom requires Moldovan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Chișinău
| Monday | 09:00–17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Moldova
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South Capital's Day Cahul
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Chișinău is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Moldovan citizens
MoldovaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Moldova
United KingdomMoldova Visa-free, 90 days Moldova visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Moldovan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the British embassy in Chișinău takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Latvia in ChișinăuStrada Mitropolit Gavriil Bănulescu-Bodoni 27, Chișinău
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Embassy of Slovakia in ChișinăuStrada Alexei Șciusev 101, Chișinău
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Consular Office of Russia in ChișinăuStrada Alexei Șciusev 85, Chișinău
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Embassy of Azerbaijan in ChișinăuStrada Mihail Kogălniceanu 64, MD-2009 Chișinău
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Honorary Consulate of Mexico in ChișinăuStrada Alexei Mateevici 70, Chișinău
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Embassy of Bulgaria in ChișinăuStrada București 92, Chișinău
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Moldova
The British embassy in Chișinău is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Moldova on record. Moldova in turn has 3 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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Good to know
About the British embassy in Chișinău
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Chișinău. It is headed by Fern Horine, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Strada Nicolae Iorga 18, MD-2012 Chișinău. The record for the British embassy in Chișinău includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Moldova
British citizens can visit Moldova without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Chișinău is closed
The next closures of the British embassy in Chișinău for public holidays in Moldova are South Capital's Day Cahul on Saturday 21 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas)) on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Chișinău
Current procedures for the British embassy in Chișinău, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Chișinău
The British embassy in Chișinău has 22 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Chișinău?
The British embassy in Chișinău is at Strada Nicolae Iorga 18, MD-2012 Chișinău.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Chișinău?
The British embassy in Chișinău is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British Embassy in Chișinău open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Chișinău do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Chișinău closed?
The British embassy in Chișinău closes on Moldova’s public holidays, the next being South Capital's Day Cahul on Saturday 21 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Moldovan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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