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Detailed Information About रोमानिया-बुल्गारिया सीमा पार बिंदु

Current Status: The international road border crossing point Giurgiu — Ruse is the largest crossing between रोमानिया और बुल्गारिया. Operating 24/7 via the historic Friendship Bridge (Danube Bridge) over the Danube River, opened in 1954. This is the main transit route E85 Bucharest–Sofia with daily traffic of 5,000–10,000 vehicles. Since January 1, 2025, both countries are full members of the Schengen Area, so border control is minimal.

Important about Schengen: रोमानिया और बुल्गारिया joined the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025. This means document checks are significantly simplified — only random checks of approximately 5-10% of vehicles based on risk analysis. Complete abolition of border control is expected on June 30, 2025. For Ukrainian citizens, visa-free access to both countries applies.

Bridge Renovation (2025): Since January 8, 2025, bridge renovation has begun — the right lane towards रोमानिया is closed, traffic operates in the left lane with periodic reversible traffic (7 मिनट in one direction, then 7 मिनट in the other). In April–May 2025, there will be short periods of complete traffic stoppage for the second phase of works.

मूल जानकारी

• Located on European route E85, Friendship Bridge over the Danube (2,223 km length).
• Distance from Bucharest (RO) — 65 km (~50 min), from Sofia (BG) — 300 km (~3 hours 30 min).
• From Ruse to border — 3 km (~5 min), from Giurgiu to border — 2 km (~4 min).
• संचालन समय: 24/7
• Transport types: passenger cars, बसें, ट्रक (all categories), railway transport.
• Pedestrian crossing: NOT ALLOWED. This is exclusively a road and railway bridge.
• Daily traffic: 5,000–10,000 vehicles, peak in summer and during holidays.
• GPS coordinates: 43.900000, 25.966700 (RO) / 43.850000, 25.983300 (BG)

कतारें और प्रतीक्षा समय: Live Data

Average wait time for passenger cars — from 30 मिनट to 3 hours depending on season and time of day. Since the start of bridge renovation (January 2025), wait times have increased by 30-60 मिनट due to reversible traffic. For ट्रक — from 2 to 6 hours due to customs control. Shortest queues — at night (01:00–06:00), longest — in morning hours (07:00–11:00) and evening (16:00–20:00). Queues at रोमानिया-बुल्गारिया border increase in summer (June–August) and during रोमानियाn and बुल्गारियाn holidays.

Features after joining Schengen: Since January 1, 2025, border control is significantly simplified — only random checks of 5-10% of vehicles. However, queues remain due to bridge renovation and high traffic. रोमानिया-बुल्गारिया border online monitoring helps avoid the longest queues.

To check queue length at the border and current status of crossing points, use:

• nakordoni.eu: रोमानिया-बुल्गारिया border online — live user reports, queue photos, wait time forecasts, real-time queue monitoring.
• politiadefrontiera.ro (रोमानियाn Border Police): Official status of crossing points.
• mvr.bg (बुल्गारियाn Ministry of Interior): Information about queues on the बुल्गारियाn side.
• Surveillance cameras: Live cameras from both sides of the border are available on nakordoni.eu for queue length monitoring.
• Monitoring: RO→BG, BG→RO, आंकड़े.

Guide for Different Categories

Passenger Cars: Required documents: passport (biometric for Ukrainian citizens), vehicle registration, international driver's license, Green Card insurance (valid throughout the EU, including रोमानिया और बुल्गारिया). For Ukrainian citizens: visa-free entry to both countries as EU and Schengen members (up to 90 days within 180 days). Since January 1, 2025, document checks are random (5-10% of vehicles).

Buses: International bus routes Kyiv–Bucharest–Sofia, Odesa–Ruse regularly pass through this checkpoint. Passenger checks may take up to 30 मिनट after joining Schengen (previously — up to 1 hour). Required documents for all passengers: passports, insurance.

Trucks: Mandatory preliminary customs declaration CMR, TIR-carnet, invoices for goods. After joining Schengen, customs control remains for goods inspection, but without passport control for EU drivers. For Ukrainian drivers — document checks. Recommended to arrange all documents in advance through a customs broker.

Motorcycles: Allowed to cross under standard rules for passenger cars. Required documents: passport, vehicle registration, driver's license, Green Card insurance.

Infrastructure and Services

• Parking: Large free पार्किंग on the रोमानियाn side (Giurgiu, 1 km before bridge), paid पार्किंग on the बुल्गारियाn side (Ruse, 100-200 BGN/hour or 2-4 leva/hour). During renovation, पार्किंग is limited.
• Gas Stations: Petrom and OMV stations on the रोमानियाn side (Giurgiu, 2-3 km before bridge), Lukoil and Shell on the बुल्गारियाn side (Ruse, 5 km after bridge). Prices: gasoline ~7.5 RON/liter (RO), ~3.0 BGN/liter (BG).
• Food: Cafes, restaurants on both sides. रोमानियाn cuisine (mici, sarmale), बुल्गारियाn cuisine (shopska salad, kebapche). Average prices: lunch 40-80 RON (RO) or 15-30 BGN (BG).
• Currency Exchange: Exchange offices on both sides, but rates are usually unfavorable — recommended to exchange in cities (Bucharest, Ruse, Sofia) or use ATMs.
• ATMs: Available on both sides, accept international Visa/Mastercard cards. Cash withdrawal fee — 2-5%.
• Toilets: Paid on the बुल्गारियाn side (0.50-1 BGN or 1-2 leva), free on the रोमानियाn side. Operating 24/7.
• Medical Assistance: First aid point on the रोमानियाn side (Giurgiu), hospital in Ruse (3 km from border).
• WiFi/4G: EU roaming available (no additional charges for EU users). For Ukrainians — roaming or local SIM cards Orange/Vodafone (RO), Vivacom/Telenor (BG).
• Shops: Small shops with souvenirs, drinks, snacks on both sides of the border.

New Changes at Border: Schengen (2025) and Future Changes

• Full Schengen (from January 1, 2025): रोमानिया और बुल्गारिया became full members of the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025. This means abolition of systematic border control between the two countries. Document checks are now random (5-10% of vehicles) based on risk analysis until June 30, 2025, after which control will be completely abolished.
• For Ukrainian Citizens: Visa-free regime to EU/Schengen remains unchanged (up to 90 days within 180 days). Biometric passport required.
• EES (Entry/Exit System): Starting November 2025, automatic biometric registration of entry/exit for third-country nationals upon EU entry begins. Fingerprint and facial scanning required at first crossing. Procedure takes 2-3 मिनट per person.
• ETIAS (from 2026): From mid-2026, Ukrainian citizens will need to obtain electronic authorization ETIAS for EU/Schengen entry. Cost €7, validity 3 years, online processing on official website.
• Bridge Renovation: Friendship Bridge renovation will continue throughout 2025 with periodic traffic restrictions. Follow updates on official website friendshipbridge.eu.

वैकल्पिक पार बिंदु

Tip: If the queue at Giurgiu–Ruse exceeds 2 hours during renovation, consider the alternative via Calafat–Vidin (only 300 km detour to the west, but much shorter queues and newer bridge).

Practical Tips

• Optimal crossing time: Night hours (01:00–06:00) — minimal queues even during renovation. Avoid morning hours (07:00–11:00), weekends, and रोमानियाn/बुल्गारियाn holidays.
• Bridge Renovation: Since January 2025, reversible traffic operates (7 मिनट each way). Expect additional 30-60 मिनट delay. In April–May 2025, short periods of complete traffic stoppage possible.
• Prepare documents in advance: Passport, vehicle registration, driver's license, Green Card insurance — all documents should be readily available, although checks are now random (Schengen).
• Cash: Have रोमानियाn lei (RON) and बुल्गारियाn leva (BGN) for पार्किंग, शौचालय, food. Exchange rate: 1 EUR ≈ 5 RON ≈ 2 BGN. Exchange offices at border have unfavorable rates — better use ATMs or exchange in cities.
• Mobile Communication: From 2025, EU roaming applies without additional charges for EU users. For Ukrainians — roaming (check rates) or local SIM cards Orange/Vodafone (RO ~5-10 EUR), Vivacom/Telenor (BG ~5-10 BGN).
• Food and Water: Bring food and water, especially if traveling with children — queues during renovation can be long (2-3 hours).
• Surveillance Cameras: Check border situation in real-time on nakordoni.eu before departure. Live cameras show queue length on both sides of the bridge.
• Summer Season: In June–August, queues increase 2-3 times due to tourist season. Plan departure in advance or use alternative crossings (Calafat–Vidin).
• Historical Landmark: Friendship Bridge (1954) — one of the longest bridges over the Danube (2.2 km). Beautiful river views, but photography on the bridge is prohibited while in motion.

सेवाएं और संपर्क

• Emergency numbers: 112 (रोमानिया/बुल्गारिया — single यूरोपीय आपातकालीन नंबर)
• रोमानियाn Police: +40 21 9551 (Giurgiu)
• बुल्गारियाn Police: +359 82 822 155 (Ruse)
• GPS Giurgiu (RO): 43.900000, 25.966700
• GPS Ruse (BG): 43.850000, 25.983300
• Address Giurgiu: रोमानिया, Giurgiu County, Giurgiu City, Friendship Bridge / DN5B / E85
• Address Ruse: बुल्गारिया, Ruse Region, Ruse City, Danube Bridge / E85
• Customs Phone (RO): +40 246 213 333
• Customs Phone (BG): +359 82 888 701
• रोमानियाn Border Police Info: +40 21 9551
• बुल्गारियाn Ministry of Interior Info: +359 2 982 50 00
• Official Friendship Bridge Website: friendshipbridge.eu
• Web Cameras: Available on nakordoni.eu for real-time queue monitoring
• Queue Monitoring: RO→BG, BG→RO, आंकड़े