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Romania Border Crossing Points

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Border with Bulgaria (16 crossings)
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Bechet — Oryakhovo Calafat — Vidin Constanta — Negru Voda Duryanka — Vama Veche Giurgiu — Ruse Negru Voda — Constanta Oryakhovo — Bechet Ostrov — Silistra Ruse — Giurgiu Silistra — Ostrov Svishtov — Zimnicea (ferry) Vama Veche — Duryanka Vidin (Zimnicea) — Zimnicea Vidin — Calafat Zimnicea (ferry) — Svishtov Zimnicea — Vidin (Zimnicea)
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Border with Hungary (32 crossings)
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Beregsurany (ro-hu) — Bors Beregsurany II — Bors II Beregsurany — Petea Bors II — Beregsurany II Bors — Beregsurany (ro-hu) Borș 2 — Nagykereki Borș — Ártánd Cenad — Kishtyn Cluj — Urziceni Csanádpalota — Nădlac 2 Dolina (Hungary) — Valea lui Mihai Ghermely — Turnu Kishtyn (Hungary) — Sacuieni Kishtyn — Cenad Letavertes II — Nadlac II Letavertes — Nadlac Nadlac II — Letavertes II Nadlac — Letavertes Nagykereki — Borș 2 Nagylak — Nădlac 1 Nădlac 1 — Nagylak Nădlac 2 — Csanádpalota Petea — Beregsurany Sacuieni — Kishtyn (Hungary) Salonta (Hungary) — Salonta Salonta — Salonta (Hungary) Turnu — Ghermely Urziceni — Cluj Valea lui Mihai — Dolina (Hungary) Varsand (Hungary) — Varsand Varsand — Varsand (Hungary) Ártánd — Borș
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Border with Moldova (20 crossings)
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Albița — Leușeni Bumbata — TBD Cahul — Oancea Costesti — Stanca Etulia — Fricatei Fricatei — Etulia Galati (Moldova) — Radauti Prut Galati — Giurgiulesti Giurgiulesti (RO) — Galati Giurgiulesti — Galati Iasi — Ungheni Leușeni — Albița Oancea — Cahul Radauti Prut — Galati (Moldova) Sculeni (Moldova) — Sculeni Sculeni — Sculeni (Moldova) Stanca (Moldova) — Stanca Stanca — Costesti TBD — Bumbata Ungheni — Iasi
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Border with Serbia (26 crossings)
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Belaya Tserkov — Naidas Foeni — TBD Iron Gates I — Portile de Fier I Iron Gates I — Portile de Fier I Iron Gates II — Portile de Fier II Jimbolia — Vrsac Kaluđerovo — Naidăș Lunga — Nakovo Moldova Noua — TBD Moravita — Vatin Naidas — Belaya Tserkov Naidăș — Kaluđerovo Nakovo — Lunga Portile de Fier I — Iron Gates I Portile de Fier II — Iron Gates II Portille de Fier 1 — Đerdap 1 (Djerdap) Portille de Fier 2 — Đerdap 2 Srpska Crnja — Jimbolia TBD — Foeni TBD — Moldova Noua TBD — Valcani Valcani — TBD Vatin — Moravita Vrsac — Jimbolia Đerdap 1 (Djerdap) — Portille de Fier 1 Đerdap 2 — Portille de Fier 2
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Border with Ukraine (13 crossings)
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Bila Tserkva — Sighetu Marmatiei Diakivtsi — Rakovets Diakove — Halmeu Halmeu — Diakove Isaccea — Orlivka Krasnoilsk — Vicovu de Sus Orlivka — Isaccea Porubne — Siret Rakovets — Diakivtsi Sighetu Marmatiei — Solotvyno Siret — Porubne Solotvyno — Sighetu Marmatiei Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk

Truck Traffic Bans

Truck bans in Romania and neighboring countries

Today (Fri)
🇭🇺 HungaryAll dayBan active
Tomorrow (Sat)
🇭🇺 HungaryAll day; 15:00 - 24:00
Sun, 02.08
🇭🇺 Hungary00:00 - 22:00
Mon, 03.08
🇭🇺 HungaryAll day
Tue, 04.08
🇭🇺 HungaryAll day

International Trains

Direct train connections between Ukraine and Romania. Track train delays in real-time.

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Airports in this country

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Full Schengen Member from 1 January 2025
Romania became a full Schengen member. Borders with Hungary and Bulgaria are open without controls.

Romania and the Schengen Area

As of 1 January 2025, Romania is a full member of the Schengen Area. Citizens of 60+ countries can enter visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This rule applies to the entire Schengen Area.

Required Documents

  • Biometric passport (mandatory for Ukrainian citizens)
  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond departure date
  • Proof of accommodation and travel insurance (min. 30,000 EUR)
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

EES System (from 12 October 2025)

  • Gradual rollout until 10 April 2026
  • Biometric data registration (fingerprints and photo)
  • Children under 11 — photo only, no fingerprints
  • Passport stamps replaced with digital records

Border with Ukraine (External Schengen Border)

The border with Ukraine is an external Schengen border. EES system being gradually implemented from 12 October 2025.

Main Road Crossings

Crossing Tips

  • Ukrainian citizens need biometric passport (no visa required)
  • First entry — allow extra 3–5 minutes for EES registration
  • Carry hotel booking, insurance and proof of funds

Border with Moldova (External Schengen Border)

EES system being gradually implemented from 12 October 2025.

  • Sculeni — Albita — north
  • Ungheni — Galati — centre
  • Full border control applies

Internal Schengen Borders (No Checks from 1 January 2025)

From 1 January 2025, no passport checks at borders with Hungary, Serbia and Bulgaria.

With Hungary

  • Nadlac — Nagylak — main crossing
  • Gyula — Mehkerek
  • Free movement, no passport checks

With Serbia

  • Valcani — Vrbica
  • Moldova Noua — Golubac (on Danube)
  • Free movement, no passport checks

With Bulgaria

  • Multiple crossings on the Danube
  • Free movement, no passport checks

Airports

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda (OTP) — main airport, EES phased
  • Cluj-Napoca (CLJ), Timisoara (TSR), Iasi (IAS)

Practical Tips

  • Ukraine/Moldova border: Full control + EES registration (3–5 minutes)
  • Hungary/Serbia/Bulgaria borders: Free movement without controls from 1 January 2025
  • 90-day limit: Strictly observe, EES automatically tracks
  • Documents: Keep biometric passport, insurance (min. 30,000 EUR) and booking handy
  • Rovinieta: Electronic vignette required for national roads. View vignette prices. More info at the Portal for Drivers
  • Historic moment: Romania completes Schengen's eastern expansion
Source: Official government sources. Updated: December 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, an electronic vignette (Rovinieta) is required for national roads in Romania. Purchase online at roviniete.ro or at petrol stations. View vignette prices.

For Ukrainian citizens with biometric passports, no visa is required for short stays (up to 90 days within 180 days). You need a valid passport and proof of purpose of visit.

There are several car border crossings on the Ukraine-Romania border, including Porubne — Siret, Dyakivtsi — Racovita, and Solotvyno — Sighetu Marmatiei.

Usually the smaller crossings like Solotvyno — Sighetu Marmatiei are less busy. Check current information via Nakordoni.

The shortest queues are observed on weekdays (Tuesday-Thursday), early morning or late evening. Avoid weekends and holidays.

Romania is an EU member but not yet in the Schengen area (planned for 2024-2025). This means passport control is still carried out at the border.

Yes, some crossings allow bicycle traffic. Check the availability and operating hours for cyclists at the specific crossing.
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