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Does the EES system work at Malko Tarnovo border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Malko Tarnovo 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.
Best days:
Monday-Wednesday (9 cars,
~1.5-2.5 hrs).
Avoid:
Wednesday (11 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 9 | 82% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 11 | 100% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Malko Tarnovo by car?
Monday or Wednesday — shortest queue (9 cars, ~1.5-2.5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Malko Tarnovo?
Wednesday — peak load (11 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon, Wed).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Turkey: Data not found
Address: Bulgaria, Border Crossing Malko Tarnovo
GPS Coordinates: 41.98, 27.5167 Show on map
Malko Tarnovo border crossing is located on the border between Bulgaria and Turkey.
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