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Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Vehicle Technical Requirements
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
Lighting (CRITICAL)
- Low beam headlights work (must be on constantly in EU)
- High beam works
- Brake lights illuminate
- Reverse lights work
- Parking lights work
Brakes & Steering
- Brakes respond instantly
- Turn signals work (left and right)
- Horn works
- Steering wheel turns easily
Visibility
- Windshield wipers work
- All three mirrors in place
- No cracks longer than 30 cm
Tires (IMPORTANT)
- Tread minimum 1.6 mm
- November-March: ONLY winter tires (mandatory in Poland)
- No bulges or damage
Equipment (EU law)
- Reflective vests for EVERY passenger
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher (minimum 1 kg)
- 2 warning triangles OR emergency beacons
If something doesn't work, repair it BEFORE the border. Border guards can deny exit.
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
Alcohol (for adults 18+)
- Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+)
- Up to 2 liters of wine
- Up to 4 liters of beer
- Or proportional combination
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Tobacco products (for adults 18+)
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
Food products
- Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK)
- Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed)
- Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg
- Honey, jam: no limits
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
Cash
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
Personal belongings
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
Weapons & Ammunition
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
Drugs
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
Cultural valuables
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
Animal products (without certificates)
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide.
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Isaccea
Transport Type: automobile
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Room for Mother and Child: Data not found;
Toilets: Data not found;
Food Facilities: Data not found;
Duty-Free Shops: Data not found;
Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators);
Wi-Fi Access: Data not found;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found;
Crossing with Pets: Data not found;
Checkpoint Controls:
Phytosanitary: Data not found
Veterinary: Data not found
Ecological: Data not found
Sanitary: Data not found
Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found
International Road_transport Control: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Isaccea
Address: 800025, Romania, Galati, Portului, nr. 34
Phone: +402 36460706
Email: office@navrom.ro
GPS Coordinates: 45.269722, 28.459722 Show on map
How to get there
To find the route from the capital of Romania (Bucharest) to Isaccea Border Crossing, you have several transportation options:
- By car:
The quickest way to reach Isaccea from Bucharest is by car, which takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. The route is about 280-300 km long, primarily using national roads. - By bus:
There are bus services available from Bucharest to Isaccea. This option might take longer than driving but can be more economical. - By train and bus combination:
You can take a train from Bucharest to a nearby city like Tulcea or Brăila, and then complete the journey to Isaccea by bus. This option may take longer but could be a good choice if you prefer rail travel for part of the journey. - By night bus:
There's also a night bus option available, which could be convenient if you prefer overnight trave.
The most direct route by road typically follows this path:
- Take the A2 motorway east from Bucharest towards Constanta
- Near Fetești, take the exit onto DN2A towards Giurgeni
- Cross the Danube at Giurgeni-Vadu Oii Bridge
- Continue on DN22 through Măcin
- Follow DN22 to Isaccea
Keep in mind that travel times and exact routes may vary depending on traffic conditions and any ongoing road works. It's always a good idea to check current road conditions and border crossing information before starting your journey, especially if you're planning to cross into Ukraine at the Isaccea Border Crossing.
Nearest border checkpoints
- Siret – 353.5 км
- Rakovets – 355.8 км
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- Sighetu Marmatiei – 459.1 км
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