Queues at the Bulgaria → North Macedonia border today
Border crossings: Gyueshevo — Deve Bair, Logodhaz — Delchevo, Stanke Lisichkovo — Delchevo, Zlatarevo — Novo Selo
Border queues today: 19.08.2026
As of 21:18 the shortest queue is at Stanke Lisichkovo — Delchevo (15 min). The longest queue is at Logodhaz — Delchevo (30 min).
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GoNakordoni.eu is your online border-queue monitoring service. Planning a trip from Bulgaria to North Macedonia? Get the latest real-time information for border crossing points. We track all key BCPs on this route: Gyueshevo — Deve Bair, Logodhaz — Delchevo, Stanke Lisichkovo — Delchevo, Zlatarevo — Novo Selo.
Gyueshevo — Deve Bair
Logodhaz — Delchevo
Stanke Lisichkovo — Delchevo
Zlatarevo — Novo Selo
Nakordoni.eu provides the most up-to-date information about queues at all border crossing points between Bulgaria and North Macedonia in real-time. Our border queue monitoring service helps thousands of travelers daily plan their border crossing and save time. We track data from 4 key border checkpoints: Gyueshevo — Deve Bair, Logodhaz — Delchevo, Stanke Lisichkovo — Delchevo, Zlatarevo — Novo Selo. Information is updated every 15 minutes from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the Polish Border Guard, allowing you to get the most accurate picture of the border situation. Use our online service to choose the optimal border checkpoint and crossing time.
Bulgaria → North Macedonia (MK) crosses at Gyueshevo–Deve Bair (the main road on the Sofia–Skopje E871) or at Stanke Lisichkovo–Delčevo. North Macedonia is outside the EU. Queues are usually moderate (30 minutes–2 hours) but volume rises sharply around Macedonian Orthodox holidays and during summer diaspora returns.
Recommendations for crossing the border Bulgaria — North Macedonia
- Check queues online 1-2 hours before departure — the situation can change
- The shortest queues are usually observed on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00
- Avoid Friday and Sunday evenings — this is the busiest time at the border
- Prepare all documents in advance: passport, Green Card, vehicle registration
- Pay attention to border points with less traffic — you can often save 2-3 hours
- Follow updates on our website — we are the first to inform about changes in checkpoint operations
Frequently asked questions about crossing the border Bulgaria — North Macedonia
- How long to wait at the border Bulgaria — North Macedonia?Waiting time depends on the load of a specific border checkpoint. On average for passenger cars it is 1-4 hours. Use our service to choose the checkpoint with the shortest queue.
- At what time is it best to cross the border Bulgaria — North Macedonia?Statistical data shows that the least queues are on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00. The most congested time is Friday evening and Sunday evening when many people return from trips.
- What documents are needed to cross the border Bulgaria — North Macedonia?For crossing by car you need: a valid passport, Green Card insurance, vehicle registration certificate. For entry to the EU you may also need proof of sufficient funds and return tickets.
- How reliable is the data on Nakordoni.eu?We receive data directly from official sources — the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the Polish Border Guard. Information is updated every 15 minutes, which allows you to get the most relevant data.
- Which border crossing to choose to avoid queues?There is no universal answer — the situation changes daily. Use our real-time monitoring service to see the current state at all checkpoints and choose the least congested one. We also provide queue forecasts for the next 4 hours.
- What is Nakordoni monitoring?Nakordoni monitoring is an online service at Nakordoni.eu that shows border crossing queues in real time. Data is updated every 1–10 minutes. Official website — nakordoni.eu
- Sofia → Skopje by road?About 240 km via Gyueshevo–Deve Bair on the E871. With border formalities the trip takes 4–5 hours.
- Schengen?North Macedonia is not in Schengen — full external EU border control applies.
- Visa needed for Macedonia?No, EU citizens enter visa-free for up to 90 days.
Remember that the situation on the Bulgaria — North Macedonia border can change quickly. Use our queue-monitoring service “Nakordoni” for real-time updates and check the data right before you depart. Plan your trip with us!
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