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Queue at Kalotina — Gradina

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25 min
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52 km Sofia

Best time to cross today

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Current Data

As of 07:20, at Kalotina checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.

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.

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

Other Side

Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of SerbiaGradina.

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Forecast for next 6 hours

Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 1 car
Peak load: 4 cars (~56 min)
Shortest queue: 0 cars (~19 min)

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

10:00 11:00 12:00

Best crossing times

Recommended times:

01:00 05:00 17:00
Today's forecast – generated at 00:00

At Kalotina, wait times for passenger cars are predicted between 15 and 115 minutes. Peak congestion occurs at 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00, while the best times for crossing are 01:00, 05:00, or 17:00.

Next update: today at 10:00.

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Statistics by Day

Border Queue Analysis at the Kalotina - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 30.01.2026 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 30.01.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 30.01.2026 — 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 30.01.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.01.2026 — 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 30.01.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.01.2026 — 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 30.01.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 30.01.2026 — 1 car.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

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.

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Kalotina By car

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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 Kalotina

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: Bulgaria: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Serbia: Data not found

Weather

Weather at checkpoint Kalotina

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Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Kalotina

Address: 2212 Kalotina, Bulgaria

Phone: +35971742211; +359879166158

Email: MP.Kalotina@customs.bg

GPS Coordinates: 42.996537, 22.835466 Show on map

How to get there

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.

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Last updated: 31 Jan 2026, 07:20 EET
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