Embassy of Poland in Chisinau, Moldova; address Grenoble 126 A, 2019, Chișinău; phone +37322285950. Head of mission: Mr. Tomasz Kobzdej.
Head of mission: Mr. Tomasz Kobzdej, Ambassador (as of 2022)
Poland is an appealing destination for Moldovan visitors. Located in central Europe, it boasts a rich cultural heritage and attracts millions of tourists each year. With its historic cities such as Krakow and Warsaw, along with the picturesque Tatra Mountains, Poland offers diverse attractions. Given that around 200,000 Moldovans travel abroad annually, a portion of them may find Poland an interesting choice for their travels.
Poland is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Moldova. It ranks 20th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, significantly safer than Moldova, which ranks 33rd. According to the Global Peace Index, Poland is ranked 32nd out of 160 countries, again safer than Moldova, which is ranked 61st. In terms of crime statistics, Poland has a lower murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to Moldova's 2.3. The rates for female murders also reflect this trend, with Poland at 0.4 and Moldova at 1.2. Regarding organized crime, Poland tends to have better indices than Moldova in several categories, including mafia groups (Poland: 2.0, Moldova: 4.0) and state crime (Poland: 3.5, Moldova: 7.0). While there are areas where crime exists in both countries, the overall safety profile suggests that Poland is a safer option for tourists.