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Does the EES system work at Gradina border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Gradina 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.
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
During the period 30.01.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Gradina - 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 08:00 30.01.2026 — 6 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 30.01.2026 — 11 cars.
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 — 9 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 30.01.2026 — 13 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 22:00 30.01.2026 — 9 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 30.01.2026 — 10 cars.
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 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 30.01.2026 — 4 cars.
To avoid long queues at the Gradina - 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 4:00 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 Gradina - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Monday (4 cars,
~0.7-1.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (4 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 4 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Gradina by car?
Monday — shortest queue (4 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Gradina?
Monday — peak load (4 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon).
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Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
Buy Green Card online:
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.
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: Serbia: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Data not found
Address: Serbia, Border Crossing Gradina
GPS Coordinates: 42.9993, 22.8294 Show on map
Gradina border crossing is located on the border between Serbia and Bulgaria.
