Queue at Portille de Fier 1 — Đerdap 1 (Djerdap)
passenger car
20
min
Wait time
Quieter than usual
21°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Quieter than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
2 cars
Peak load:
2 cars (~27 min)
Shortest queue:
2 cars (~24 min)
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Current Data
As of 03:24, at Portille de Fier 1 checkpoint there are 1 car waiting.
Does the EES system work at Portille de Fier 1 border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Portille de Fier 1 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.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Free flow 10 km/h
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Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
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Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Portille de Fier 1 - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 30.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Portille de Fier 1 - 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 07:00 30.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 10:00 30.07.2026 — 3 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 30.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 30.07.2026 — 3 cars.
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 30.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.07.2026 — 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 01:00 30.07.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 02:00 30.07.2026 — 3 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Portille de Fier 1 - 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 1:00 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 Portille de Fier 1 - 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 Portille de Fier 1 By car
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
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 Equipment Portille de Fier 1
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Information not available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Serbia: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Portille de Fier 1
Address: Romania, Border Crossing Portille de Fier 1
GPS Coordinates: 44.675478, 22.532793 Show on map
How to get there
Portille de Fier 1 border crossing is located on the border between Romania and Serbia.
Nearest checkpoints
- Portile de Fier II – 40.8 km
- Moldova Noua – 70 km
- Naidas – 80.6 km
- Moravita – 117 km
- Foeni – 159.1 km
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Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!