More Countries Face Potential U.S. Travel Ban: What You Need to Know Now

39. Moldova

Moldova, Europe’s poorest country, is under scrutiny due to concerns around document fraud, weak border controls, and the widespread black-market circulation of Moldovan passports. Its proximity to conflict zones and rising emigration rates may also factor into security-related assessments. Although Moldova has strengthened its cooperation with the EU in recent years, a U.S. travel ban would undermine those efforts and could have broader implications for Moldova’s diaspora, which relies heavily on remittances and visa access.