Moving to Moldova from Dominica

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominica to Moldova — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Dominica to Moldova, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Dominica to Moldova.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
MD
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
MD
9.1

Moldova performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
MD
$1,181
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
MD
32.5

Moldova generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
MD
3.4t

Dominica performs better than Moldova across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
19.5
MD
24.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
MD
12.6%

Dominica generally does better on infrastructure, though Moldova leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
MD
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
MD
$15,700

Dominica generally does better on employment & economy, though Moldova leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
MD
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
MD
11.6

Dominica generally does better on family life, though Moldova leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica and Moldova. To live, work, or study long-term in Moldova, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Moldova's immigration authority.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Moldova

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Moldova without a visa.
Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Moldova passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Moldova?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Moldova has 24.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Moldova safe for expats?

Moldova performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Moldova is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Moldova compared to Dominica?

Moldova generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 32.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Moldova, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Moldova scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

What language do they speak in Moldova?

The official language in Moldova is Romanian. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM MD
Population 74,629 3,287,326
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Moldovan Leu (MDL)
Languages English Romanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +373
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112