--- title: "Queue at Iron Gates II — Portile de Fier II" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_332" lang: "en" ppid: "id_332" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [🇷🇴→🇷🇸](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_303) # Queue at Iron Gates II — Portile de Fier II - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** — - **Status:** Unknown No data available - **Weather:** 32°C Database working Moving [All queues at Serbia — Romania border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/13/5) ### Forecast for next 6 hours Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **2 cars** Peak load: **2 cars (~38 min)** Shortest queue: **2 cars (~32 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 19:24, 23.06.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 13:00 06:00 11:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 01:00 02:00 04:00 Forecast for Iron Gates II (passenger cars) — updated at 15:00, covering through tomorrow noon. • Tomorrow midday (12:00–17:00): ~25 min, light traffic. • Tomorrow evening (17:00–21:00): ~20 min, light traffic. • Tomorrow night (21:00–06:00): ~20 min, light traffic. • Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~20 min, light traffic. Best time to cross: Tomorrow evening (17:00–21:00). Next update: today at 21:00. How is the forecast calculated? **Data source:** Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation. **Factors considered:** The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week. **Limitations:** Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks). **Improvements:** Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources. How did you like this checkpoint? No opinions yet ## Current Data **As of 16:35, there is no queue at Iron Gates II checkpoint.** Does the EES system work at Iron Gates II border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Iron Gates II 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](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees) ### Nearby Services [Hotels Nearby Book accommodation near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/zalizni-vorota-ii-zalizni-vorota-ii/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/zalizni-vorota-ii-zalizni-vorota-ii/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/zalizni-vorota-ii-zalizni-vorota-ii/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/zalizni-vorota-ii-zalizni-vorota-ii/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/zalizni-vorota-ii-zalizni-vorota-ii/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/zalizni-vorota-ii-zalizni-vorota-ii/) No cameras available at this checkpoint ## Free flow 40 km/h 34 min ago Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de. Free flow 40 km/h On the other side of the border Free flow 40 km/h [View details](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_303#traffic-status) ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ##### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours No queue detected — crossing without delays Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Iron Gates II - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday Data is still being collected. Please try again later. ## Data Comparison ### Data Comparison Our Data vs Official Source Our Data 15min (0 cars) Source: nakordoni.eu Updated: 19:00 Official Data 1h 55min (10 cars) Source: politiadefrontiera.ro Updated: 17:25 Difference: -1h 40min ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Iron Gates II ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, 19300 Неготин, Србија 7.5 km 11 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/44.2987,22.5578/44.23415,22.52893) - [P Profi DN56C, Gârla Mare 19.9 km 30 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/44.2987,22.5578/44.2097,22.7749) - [S Supermarket 27.5 km 41 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/44.2987,22.5578/44.4269849,22.8540601) - [P Profi DC100, Cujmir 31.2 km 47 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/44.2987,22.5578/44.20696,22.927856) - [M My Auchan Calea Timișoarei 183, Drobeta-Turnu Severin 36.6 km 55 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/44.2987,22.5578/44.624384,22.628358) [All stores on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/shopping/supermarkets) Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette ## Required Documents ### Green Card Insurance: Activation Time **CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing** Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know: **When does it become active?** Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00. **This rule applies to all types of purchase:** - Online purchase (active tomorrow) - Insurance company office (active tomorrow) - Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow) **What to do?** - Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online - Use your existing policy (if not expired) - NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late) **This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.** Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border. Buy Green Card online: [DDOR Novi Sad](https://www.ddor.rs/osiguranje/auto-osiguranje/) [Generali Srbija](https://www.generali.rs/osiguranje/auto-osiguranje/) [Dunav osiguranje](https://www.dunav.com/sr/proizvodi/osiguranje-vozila/) ## For passenger cars 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](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules). ### Driver's documents: - Biometric passport - International driving license - Medical insurance ### Vehicle documents: - Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport) - Mandatory insurance policy [Green Card](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) ### Equipment: - First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest ### 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. ## Highway Vignette ##### Highway Vignette: Romania Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 3.5 EUR / 1 day [Buy online](https://roviniete.ro/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Iron Gates II Transport Type: automobile Working Hours: 24/7 | Day of Week | Working Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 24 Hours a Day | | Tuesday | 24 Hours a Day | | Wednesday | 24 Hours a Day | | Thursday | 24 Hours a Day | | Friday | 24 Hours a Day | | Saturday | 24 Hours a Day | | Sunday | 24 Hours a Day | ### 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: Serbia: Data not found Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Iron Gates II Weather now: **36°C**, Cloudy [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Iron Gates II, 0.0 ☆☆☆☆☆ No opinions yet All Positive Negative This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu. ## Contacts & Map ## Contacts and address of checkpoint Iron Gates II Address: Serbia, Border Crossing Iron Gates II GPS Coordinates: 44.2987, 22.5578 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/rs-ro#id_332) ### How to get there Iron Gates II border crossing is located on the border between Serbia and Romania. ##### Nearest border checkpoints - [Đerdap 2](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_505) – 0.9 км - [Iron Gates I](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_331) – 41.2 км - [Đerdap 1 (Djerdap)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_507) – 41.4 км - [Belaya Tserkov](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_326) – 112.2 км - [Vrsac](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_322) – 135 км ## News ## Filtered News Important news is absent [View all news](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support **Romania Emergency Services** - [112 — universal emergency](tel:112) **Roadside Assistance** - [ACR Auto Club: +40-21-9222](tel:) Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [View all 11 checkpoints → 11](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/13/5) ## Useful Information for Border Crossing [Documents for border crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/rules) [Customs rules & import limits →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/customs) [Green Card car insurance →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/green_card) [EES system — what you need to know →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/p/ees/what-is-the-entry-exit-system) [Maps & Services →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/explore) [Find Fastest Crossing →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/best-crossing) [All border crossings →](https://nakordoni.eu/en/bcp)