Moving to Dominica from Moldova

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

MD
9.1
DM
11.0

Moldova performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

MD
32.5
DM
11.2

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

MD
3.4t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MD
12.6%
DM
10.0%

Moldova generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$15,700
DM
$15,900

Moldova generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MD
11.6
DM
11.3

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

Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Moldova

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Moldova 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 Dominica?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominica has 19.5 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 Dominica safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Moldova?

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

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

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