Zimnicea — Vidin (Zimnicea)
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Current Data
As of 00:59, there is no queue at Zimnicea checkpoint.
Does the EES system work at Zimnicea border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Zimnicea border crossing.
EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data.
Other Side
Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of Bulgaria — Vidin (Zimnicea).
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Travel Planning Zimnicea By car
Live Cameras
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Required Documents
For passenger cars
To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
Driver's documents:
- Biometric passport
- International driving license
- Medical insurance
Vehicle documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
- Mandatory insurance policy Green Card
Equipment:
- First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest
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 Zimnicea
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: Bulgaria: Data not found
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
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Emergency Contacts & Support
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💡 Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
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