The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) informs Romanian citizens who are in, transiting or intending to travel to Bulgaria to Greece and Turkey, as well as returning to Romania between April 28 and May 1, that an increased wait is expected. once at border crossing points (BCPs) on the Bulgarian road.

As such, the IEA recommends that Romanian citizens use all border crossings and make sure they have enough fuel, water and food for such situations.

Also, Romanian citizens returning to Romania on May 1 are advised to take into account the possibility of a significant increase in waiting time when passing through the Ruse border crossing, at the bridge toll, when Romanian tourists return to Romania and decide to enter the country. through PTF from Giurgiu-Ruse bridge.

Romanian tourists who decide to re-enter the country via PTF Ruse should prepare in advance the exact amount of the transit fee, namely 2 euros or 4 levs, so the waiting time for processing and issuance of supporting documents can be significantly longer. abbreviated receipts, invoices or tax receipts.

In this context, it is important to have the right information, to purchase electronic vignettes on time and to pay tolls for using public road infrastructure in Bulgaria.

Romanian international freight and passenger transport companies transiting through Bulgarian territory during this period should take appropriate measures to carefully organize travel routes and set drivers’ work schedules, taking into account the significant increase in waiting times at border crossings.

To enter Romania, it is also recommended to use other checkpoints located on the border with Bulgaria, such as PCTF Vidin – Calafat, PCTF Kardam – Negro-Vode, PCTF Oryahovo – Beket (ferry), PCTF Dobromir – Krushari (maximum) . 3.5 tons), PCTF Kainardja – Lipnica (maximum 3.5 tons), PCTF Nikopol – Turnu Măgurele (ferry) and PCTF Svishtov – Zimnica (ferry), the last four PCTFs with a schedule of work in the time interval 8.00 – 20.00.

Additional information can be obtained as follows:

– the current condition of roads: in the free LIMA application, www.lima.api.bg, on the Internet page of the Agency “Road Infrastructure” – www.api.bg and by phone number 070013020, available 24/7;

– electronic vignette and e-TOLL system: on the website www.bgtoll.bg;

– transport situation through Bulgarian checkpoints: on the website www.mvr.bg;

– flight status at Sofia airport: www.sofia-airport.eu;

– weather conditions: on the website www.weather.bg;

– customs regime when entering Bulgaria from Turkey on the website www.mae.ro/travel-conditions/3677 (Conditions of travel in the Republic of Bulgaria, heading Customs regulations) and on the website of the Agency “Customs” from the Republic of Bulgaria Bulgaria : www.customs.bg.

Romanian citizens can seek consular assistance by calling the Romanian Embassy in Sofia phone numbers: +35929712858 and +35929733510, calls are forwarded to the Contact and Support Center for Romanian Citizens Abroad (CCSCRS) and are answered by Call Center operators on a permanent basis. . Also, Romanian citizens who have found themselves in a difficult, special situation of an extraordinary nature have at their disposal the permanent telephone number of the diplomatic mission of Romania in the Republic of Bulgaria: +359879440758.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that you consult the web pages sofia.mae.ro, www.mae.ro and reminds that Romanian citizens traveling abroad have at their disposal the “Travel Safely” application, which provides information and travel advice