--- title: "Queue at Rgotina — Vrashka Chuka" canonical: "https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_395" lang: "en" ppid: "id_395" type: "checkpoint" source: "nakordoni.eu — live border queue data" --- [(image: Flag of Bulgaria)(image: Flag of Serbia)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_394) # Queue at Rgotina — Vrashka Chuka - **Vehicle type:** passenger car - **Wait time:** 41 min -0% - **Status:** Quieter than usual Updated: 31.08.2026 09:05 - **Cars in queue:** 13 - **Weather:** 23°C Database working Moving [All queues at Serbia — Bulgaria border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/13/12) ### Forecast for next 6 hours LIVE Quieter than usual Predicted What the chart shows Predicted current queue: **16 cars** Peak load: **16 cars (~50 min)** Shortest queue: **11 cars (~35 min)** ## Queue Forecast Smart Forecast Updated: 09:00, 31.08.2026 ### ⚠️ Peak load hours Better to avoid: 10:00 13:00 14:00 ### ✅ Best crossing times Recommended times: 19:00 22:00 23:00 Forecast for Rgotina (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today. • This morning (10:00–12:00): ~85 min, busy. • Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~75 min, busy. • This evening (17:00–21:00): ~50 min, moderate load. • Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~40 min, moderate load. Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00). Next update: today at 12:00. 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 ## Best time to cross Rgotina tomorrow 05:00 typical queue 07:00 typical queue Based on historical data. Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day ## Current Data **As of 09:05, at Rgotina checkpoint there are 13 cars waiting.** Does the EES system work at Rgotina border crossing? EES Inactive Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Rgotina 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) Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure. ### Nearby Services [Hotels Nearby Book accommodation near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/rhotyna-vrshka-chuka/hotel#filters) [Rest Stops Cafes and restaurants nearby](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/rhotyna-vrshka-chuka/restaurant#filters) [Gas Stations Petrol stations near border](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/rhotyna-vrshka-chuka/gas_station#filters) [Parking Parking lots near checkpoint](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/rhotyna-vrshka-chuka/parking#filters) [ATMs Withdraw cash before crossing](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/rhotyna-vrshka-chuka/atm#filters) [View all services](https://nakordoni.eu/en/services/serbia/rhotyna-vrshka-chuka/) ## Live Cameras ## Live Webcam Rgotina in real time In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Rgotina. 2026-08-31 09:22:08 EEST Vrška Čuka (Serbia) — entry lane, seen from BG→RS ## Free flow 40 km/h 1 h 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 ## Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday ### Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours No data available for this period yet. Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison ## Detailed statistics for today and yesterday ### Border Queue Analysis at the Rgotina - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday Data is still being collected. Please try again later. ## Peak Hours ### Travel Planning Rgotina ### Supermarkets nearby - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, Улица Чупићева 10А, 19000 Зајечар, Србија 10.6 km 16 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.850266,22.379002/43.90254,22.26791) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl Lidl, 19210 Бор, Србија 31.9 km 48 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.850266,22.379002/44.05588,22.10183) - [(image: Lidl) Lidl ulitsa Akademik Stefan Mladenov 20, Vidin 42.1 km 63 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.850266,22.379002/43.994012,22.865417) - [(image: Kaufland) Kaufland bulevard Panoniya 41, Vidin 42.4 km 64 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.850266,22.379002/43.997928,22.867468) - [(image: Billa) Billa ulitsa Rayna Knyaginya, Vidin 42.8 km 64 min drive](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.850266,22.379002/43.989679,22.877361) [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: Bulgaria Electronic vignette required for highway travel from 4.09 EUR / 1 day [Buy online](https://bgtoll.bg/) [Learn more about vignettes](https://nakordoni.eu/en/for_car_drivers/vignettes) ## Facilities ### Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Rgotina Transport Type: road crossing 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: 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: Serbia: Information not available Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Information not available Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate. ## Weather ## Weather at checkpoint Rgotina Weather now: **23°C**, Clear sky [Weather at all border crossings](https://nakordoni.eu/en/weather) ## User Reviews ### Reviews about the checkpoint Rgotina, 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 Rgotina Address: Serbia, Border Crossing Rgotina GPS Coordinates: 43.850266, 22.379002 [Show on map](https://nakordoni.eu/en/maps/rs-bg#id_395) ### How to get there Rgotina border crossing is located on the border between Serbia and Bulgaria. ### Nearest checkpoints - [Vrška Čuka (SRB)](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_509) – 0.4 km - [Mokranje](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_393) – 39.2 km - [Gradina](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_391) – 101.4 km - [Zheravino](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_397) – 117.1 km - [Ribarci](https://nakordoni.eu/en/id/id_399) – 159.8 km ## News ## Filtered News Important news is absent [View all news](https://nakordoni.eu/en/news) ### Emergency Contacts & Support Always carry your passport and vehicle documents! ### Other border crossings Compare queues at all crossings [All queues at Serbia-Bulgaria border → 6](https://nakordoni.eu/en/stat/13/12) ## 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)