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Chișinău eSIM

100 Moldova plans · from $2.41

Chișinău is the capital of a country that produces far more wine than it drinks, with the world's largest cellar tunnelled into limestone half an hour away. A travel eSIM covers Moldova — but not Transnistria, the breakaway strip along the Ukrainian border, which runs its own networks.

Landing at Chișinău International (KIV)

The airport is 13km south-east, about 20 minutes. Moldova is also commonly reached overland from Romania — and Chișinău has become a transit point for people travelling to and from Ukraine.

eSIM plans that cover Chișinău

Chișinău is covered by every Moldova plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

Europe Lite only

7 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$2.41

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Unlimited

Europe Lite only

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$2.78

2 GB

Europe Extra only

15 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$3.84

3 GB

Europe Extra only

30 days· 0.8 GB per $1

$4.93

Unlimited

Europe Lite only

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$5.93

5 GB

Europe Extra only

30 days· 0.8 GB per $1

$7.46

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$9.18

10 GB

Europe Extra only

30 days· 1.0 GB per $1

$11.98

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$12.07

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$16.40

20 GB

30 days· 1.2 GB per $1

$19.94

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$23.64

Which networks you'll be on in Chișinău

Siima eSIMs for Moldova ride Orange Moldova and Moldcell. Coverage is strong in Chișinău and the main towns and good on the highways.

Coverage around Chișinău

Central Chișinău

Good coverage across the boulevards, the cathedral park and the central market. The city is walkable and the signal is consistent.

The wine cellars

Cricova and Mileștii Mici are tens of kilometres of tunnel cut into rock, and there is no signal underground. The tours run in electric trains, take hours, and are entirely offline.

Transnistria

The breakaway region east of the Dniester operates its own network and is not covered by a Moldova plan. Crossing involves a checkpoint and a migration slip — turn off data roaming before you go over unless you have arranged coverage.

Orheiul Vechi and the countryside

The cave monastery and the rural roads north are covered on the main routes, thinning in the valleys.

How much data you need

A few days in Moldova is 1–2 GB. It is a small country and the distances are short.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Will my Moldova eSIM work in Transnistria?
No. Transnistria operates separate networks and is not covered by a Moldova plan. If you cross, expect no data — and turn off roaming beforehand so your phone does not attach to an unexpected network.
Does a Moldova eSIM work in Romania?
No — Romania is a separate country plan, and the border crossing is a common one. A Europe regional plan covers Romania; Moldova generally needs its own.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Chișinău?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Moldova, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Chișinău?
A few days in Moldova is 1–2 GB. It is a small country and the distances are short.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Chișinău?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Chișinău start from $2.41 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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