Romanian Border Police released daily statistics showing robust cross-border activity on March 21, 2026, with border guards processing approximately 69,800 people—both Romanian and foreign citizens—and over 15,300 means of transport at external borders including those with Serbia, Moldova, Ukraine, and non-Schengen air and sea arrivals.www.politiadefrontiera.ro Entry formalities were completed for 26,245 persons and 6,421 vehicles, reflecting steady inflows amid ongoing regional dynamics. The report underscores the police's role in facilitating travel while enforcing regulations, including over 19,000 checks via the eDAC application linked to Romanian and Schengen databases.

Authorities denied entry to 33 foreign citizens lacking legal requirements and barred 7 Romanian citizens from exiting due to various legal issues, maintaining strict compliance at checkpoints. Cumulative data highlighted significant Ukrainian inflows, with 14,152,360 Ukrainian citizens entering Romania since February 10, 2022, up to March 21, 2026, in line with national and EU protocols. Travelers can access real-time wait times via the Online Traffic app provided by the Border Police.

The statistics coincide with related border incidents, such as Romanian Customs seizing €44,000 from a 55-year-old Ukrainian pedestrian at Vicovu de Sus crossing point for failing to declare over the €10,000 threshold, resulting in a €600 fine and confiscation.www.rri.ro These figures, published as part of routine updates, demonstrate Romania's border management amid heightened European travel and security scrutiny.