Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
Does the EES system work at Kalotina border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Kalotina 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.
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Kalotina.
Kalotina (Bulgaria → Serbia)
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
During the period 15.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Kalotina - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 15.06.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 15.06.2026 — 1 car.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 15.06.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 15.06.2026 — 1 car.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 15.06.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 15.06.2026 — 1 car.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 15.06.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 15.06.2026 — 1 car.
To avoid long queues at the Kalotina - passenger car checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between :00 and 1:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays.
Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Kalotina - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
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: Serbia: Data not found
Address: 2212 Kalotina, Bulgaria
Phone: +35971742211; +359879166158
Email: MP.Kalotina@customs.bg
GPS Coordinates: 51.375612, 29.409339 Show on map
By car: From Sofia take National Road 8 (future A6 motorway “Europe”) heading northwest through Boshevishte and Slivnitsa, then continue on the E80 via Dragoman to Kalotina for approximately 60 km.
