Travora
/ Moldova
The land of wine, giant cellars and forgotten Europe
A little-known country tucked between Romania and Ukraine, Moldova is home to the world's largest wine cellars, dramatic cave monasteries and the curious time-frozen 'republic' of Transnistria. It is one of Europe's cheapest and most authentic destinations. The official e-visa makes the trip simple for Cameroonians, just a few hours away via Istanbul or Bucharest.
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Apply on the official evisa.gov.md portal: create an account, fill in the form, upload your documents and pay online. The visa is emailed to you; print it to enter through any border crossing.
Required documents
- Ordinary passport valid beyond the length of stay
- Digital passport photo
- Hotel booking and return flight ticket
- Travel insurance valid in Moldova
- Proof of sufficient funds
Good to know
- •Only transit (B) and short-stay (C) visas can be obtained online.
- •The e-visa is single entry: do not leave the country before the end of your stay.
- •Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, US or UK visa can often enter visa-free — check current rules.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
630 000 FCFA–930 000 FCFANo direct flight: stopover in Istanbul (Turkish Airlines, Istanbul–Chisinau ~1h30) or Bucharest, from where Chisinau is under 1h by air (or 6h by bus). Compare both hubs for the best fare.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Cricova and Mileștii Mici, giant cellars
Mileștii Mici holds the Guinness World Record with over 200 km of underground galleries; Cricova has 'streets' lined with bottles. You tour them by mini-train before the tasting.
Chisinau, the green capital
A laid-back capital of wide avenues, parks, markets, a cathedral and triumphal arch, with a booming scene of wine bars and restaurants.
Orheiul Vechi monastery
The country's flagship site: cave monasteries carved into limestone cliffs (15th-16th c.) overlooking a river bend, in dramatic rural scenery.
Transnistria and Tiraspol
A trip to this unrecognised, Soviet-frozen 'republic': Lenin statues, the Kvint cognac factory and Bender fortress. Doable as a day trip from Chisinau.
Castel Mimi winery and the wine route
Wine châteaux and family estates dot the countryside; tastings of acclaimed Moldovan wines (Fetească, Rara Neagră) in elegant settings.
Soroca and its medieval fortress
In the north, the circular Soroca fortress on the Dniester and the picturesque 'Roma Hill' with its extravagant mansions.
One week, day by day
- D1
Arrival in Chisinau: city centre, cathedral and wine bars
- D2
Cricova cellar: mini-train and underground tasting
- D3
Orheiul Vechi: cave monasteries and countryside
- D4
Day trip to Transnistria: Tiraspol and Bender fortress
- D5
Mileștii Mici, the world's largest cellar, and Castel Mimi
- D6
Trip north to Soroca and its fortress
- D7
Markets and museums in Chisinau, then departure
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Moldavie
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability haute. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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