Legal status in Moldova

Per-substance legal status for Moldova, from sourced statutes where available. Legal information, not legal advice — drug laws change; confirm with the destination’s embassy or drug authority before you travel.

Last updated: 2026-07-14

1P-LSD

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 1p lsd in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

2-FDCK

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2 fdck in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

25I-NBOMe

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 25I-NBOMe in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

2C-B

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: 2C-B is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

2C-E

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2c e in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

2C-I

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2C-I in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

2C-T-7

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 2C-T-7 in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

3-MMC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 3 mmc in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

4-AcO-DMT

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 4 aco dmt in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

4-HO-MET

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 4 ho met in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

5-MeO-DMT (Bufo / Toad)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 5 meo dmt in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

6-APB

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 6 apb in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for 7 hydroxymitragynine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Adderall

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for adderall in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Alcohol

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for alcohol in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Amanita muscaria

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amanita muscaria in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Amphetamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amphetamine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Amyl Nitrite

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for amyl nitrite in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Ayahuasca

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for ayahuasca in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Barbiturates

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for barbiturates in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Benzodiazepines

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Benzodiazepines is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Buprenorphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for buprenorphine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Caffeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for caffeine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Cannabis / THC

Legal status: Cannabis controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1) carries heavier penalties, escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; no legal recreational regime; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Cannabis is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002), with no legal recreational regime. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Cathinone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for cathinone in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

CBD

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for cbd in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Clonazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for clonazepam in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Cocaine

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Cocaine is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Codeine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for codeine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Crack Cocaine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for crack cocaine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Delta-8-THC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for delta 8 thc in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Diazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for diazepam in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

DMT

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: DMT is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

DOM

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for dom in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

DXM

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for dxm in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Ephedrine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for ephedrine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Etizolam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for etizolam in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Fentanyl

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Fentanyl is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Gabapentin

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for gabapentin in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

GBL

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for gbl in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

GHB

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: GHB is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Heroin

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Heroin is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

HHC

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for hhc in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Hydrocodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for hydrocodone in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Ketamine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Ketamine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Khat

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Khat in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Kratom

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Kratom in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Lorazepam

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for lorazepam in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

LSA (Morning Glory)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for lsa in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

LSD

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: LSD is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

MDA

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mda in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

MDMA

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: MDMA is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

MDPV

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mdpv in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Memantine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for memantine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Mephedrone (4-MMC)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mephedrone in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Mescaline

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Mescaline is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Methadone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methadone in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Methamphetamine

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Methamphetamine is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Methaqualone (Quaaludes)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methaqualone in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Methylone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methylone in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Methylphenidate

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for methylphenidate in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Mitragynine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mitragynine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Modafinil

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for modafinil in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Morphine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for morphine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

MXE

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for mxe in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Nicotine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for nicotine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Nitrous Oxide

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for nitrous oxide in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Oxycodone

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for oxycodone in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

PCP

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: PCP is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Peyote

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Peyote in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Phenibut

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for phenibut in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Pink Cocaine / Tusi

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for pink cocaine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Poppers

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for poppers in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Pregabalin

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for pregabalin in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Psilocybin

Legal status: Controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — illegal circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; illegal circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1), precursors (Art. 217-2) and theft/extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught: Psilocybin is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Quetiapine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for quetiapine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Salvia divinorum

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Salvia divinorum in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Scopolamine (Devil's Breath)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for scopolamine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2 / Spice)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for synthetic cannabinoids in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

THC-P

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for thc p in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Tobacco

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for tobacco in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

Tramadol

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for tramadol in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Xanax (Alprazolam)

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for alprazolam in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-13

Xylazine

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for Xylazine in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-06-27

Zolpidem

Legal status: Not confirmed — the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing drug law; the specific scheduling/penalty for zolpidem in Moldova is not confirmed here. Verify against the current schedule.
Consequences if caught: This specific substance was not individually verified against Moldova's drug schedule; the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) is the governing law. Do NOT assume it is permitted; verify before travel. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.
If prescribed / medical: If a controlled medicine, carry the prescription and confirm with your embassy (see documentation).
Documentation: In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Source · Updated 2026-07-14

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