Embassy of Moldova in Riga, Latvia; address Strēlnieku iela 1, 1010, Rīga; phone +37167359163. Head of mission: Ms. Mihaela Mocanu.
Head of mission: Ms. Mihaela Mocanu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (as of 2026)
Moldova offers a unique blend of cultural and natural attractions that may appeal to some Latvian travelers. With around 500,000 Latvians traveling abroad annually, a portion of them could find Moldova an intriguing destination worth exploring.
Moldova is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Latvia, but it has some safety concerns compared to Latvia. In terms of safety while walking alone at night, Moldova ranks 33rd out of 40 countries, while Latvia ranks 25th. The Global Peace Index places Moldova at 61st out of 160 countries, compared to Latvia's 30th position, indicating that Latvia is safer overall. Regarding crime rates, Moldova has a lower murder rate (2.3 per 100,000 people) than Latvia (3.0), and female murder rates are also lower in Moldova (1.2) compared to Latvia (3.6). However, Moldova faces challenges with organized crime, as indicated by higher indices in areas such as state crime (7.0 for Moldova vs. 2.0 for Latvia) and human trafficking (7.5 for Moldova vs. 4.5 for Latvia). In summary, while Moldova is relatively safe, tourists should remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings, especially in areas known for higher crime rates.
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