Bucharest, April 2, 2026 – The Romanian Border Police released statistics showing that on April 1, 2026, border guards processed approximately 50,500 people and over 11,800 vehicles at the country's external borders, including those with Serbia, Moldova, Ukraine, and non-Schengen sea and air arrivals.www.politiadefrontiera.ro Entry formalities alone covered 26,000 persons and 6,000 means of transport, reflecting steady traffic amid ongoing regional dynamics. Ukrainian citizens continued to form a notable share, with a cumulative total of over 14.2 million entering Romania since February 10, 2022.

To handle the volume efficiently, officers used mobile terminals linked to Romanian and Schengen databases, conducting more than 14,000 checks via the eDAC application in the 24-hour period.www.schengen90.app Border security measures resulted in the detection of 106 illegal acts, including 41 crimes and 65 contraventions, leading to fines of 50,400 Romanian lei and the seizure of goods worth about 23,000 lei. Authorities denied entry to 21 foreign nationals lacking legal requirements and barred 43 Romanian citizens from exiting due to violations.

These figures underscore Romania's role in managing high border flows, particularly from Ukraine following Russia's invasion, while prioritizing enforcement and consumer protection. The daily reports highlight consistent operational resilience at key crossing points.