Bulgaria’s Schengen Accession: What Changes at the Borders Mean

Following Bulgaria's entry into the Schengen area's land borders, border checkpoints will remain operational, but movement across borders will become more streamlined, according to the Ministry of Interior. Enhanced border control measures on the Romanian border will stay in effect for six months, with assurances from Acting Minister of Interior Atanas Ilkov that truck queues will not persist from January onwards.

Minister Ilkov emphasized Bulgaria's readiness for full Schengen membership, expected in early 2025, when land border checks will be abolished....