Embassy of Hungary in Chisinau, Moldova; address Bulevardul Stefan Cel Mare 131, 2004, Chișinău; phone +37322227714. Head of mission: Dr. Ildikó Kovács.
Head of mission: Dr. Ildikó Kovács, Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Hungary, 1 Dec 2024)
Hungary offers a rich array of cultural and natural experiences, making it an appealing destination for visitors from Moldova. With its captivating capital, Budapest, known for its luxurious thermal baths and beautiful architecture, it combines historical charm with contemporary attractions. Among the 200,000 Moldovans who travel abroad annually, a portion may find Hungary particularly enticing.
Hungary is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Moldova. It ranks 16th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, significantly better than Moldova, which ranks 33rd. Additionally, Hungary is ranked 14th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, while Moldova is ranked 61st, indicating a higher level of safety in Hungary. In terms of crime statistics, Hungary has a lower murder rate of 0.8 per 100,000 people compared to Moldova's 2.3. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Hungary at 0.5 and Moldova at 1.2. Regarding organized crime, Hungary scores better in several categories: it has a lower index for mafia groups (1.0 vs. Moldova's 4.0) and arms trafficking (3.5 vs. Moldova's 5.0). However, both countries have similar scores for crime networks and state crime. Overall, tourists from Moldova can feel relatively safe when visiting Hungary, given the lower crime rates and higher safety rankings.