This is stipulated by the new provisions of Art. 33 of the Law on currency regulation, which entered into force on July 12. In particular, they refer to the declaration of the presence of currency valuables imported/exported from Moldova by citizens crossing the border.
The obligation applies to natural persons – residents and non-residents – when importing cash national or foreign currency, as well as traveler’s checks in foreign currency in the amount equal or more than 10.000 EUR (or its equivalent), per person/trip.
A similar obligation arises also when importing or exporting securities and payment instruments (other than traveler’s cheques in foreign currency) in the same amount.
If the amount is less, citizens may use a simplified customs declaration if they wish. To make the declaration, citizens must inform the customs officer of their intention and he will provide the appropriate form.
