Embassy of Belarus in Chisinau, Moldova; address 83/1 A. Mateevici St., 2009, Chișinău; phone +37322602980. Plus 1 other mission.
Head of mission: Mr Constantin Sibov, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Belarus offers a unique blend of cultural and natural attractions that could appeal to some Moldovan travelers. With around 200,000 Moldovans traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Belarus an intriguing destination worth exploring.
Belarus presents certain safety concerns for tourists, particularly when compared to Moldova. It ranks 38th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, making it less safe than Moldova, which ranks 33rd. In terms of the Global Peace Index, Belarus is ranked 110th out of 160 countries, again trailing behind Moldova at 61st. Looking at crime statistics, the murder rate in Belarus is slightly higher than in Moldova, with rates of 2.4 and 2.3 per 100,000 people, respectively. Female murder rates are also higher in Belarus (1.7) compared to Moldova (1.2). The Global Organized Crime Index shows that both countries have similar scores for mafia groups and crime networks, but Belarus scores worse in state crime (9.0) compared to Moldova (7.0). Other crime categories also indicate that Moldova generally has better scores than Belarus. Overall, while both countries have their safety issues, Belarus is generally considered less safe for tourists compared to Moldova.