Management of Iași Territorial Inspectorate of Border Police Takes Measures to Streamline Passenger Traffic at the Eastern Border

27 August 2026. Given that it is the end of the summer season, traffic volumes are expected to increase during this period both on departure and entry, which is why the management of the Iași Territorial Inspectorate of Border Police has taken measures to ensure efficient and smooth control at all crossing points on the eastern border.

Enhanced state border surveillance measures remain in place to prevent and combat illegal migration.

In the context of the 2026 summer season, when traffic volumes at the eastern border of the European Union are rising due to the vacation period and the travel of Republic of Moldova citizens, as well as Ukrainian citizens and other individuals transiting Romania to various tourist destinations, the Iași Territorial Inspectorate of Border Police has ordered a series of measures to ensure efficient control and streamline the traffic of persons and transport vehicles.

Statistical data shows a significant increase in passenger traffic, from approximately 3 million crossings in 2021 to over 9.1 million this year. A similar trend is recorded for transport vehicles, with their number reaching approximately 3.09 million—an increase of about 95% compared to 2021.

We specify that the road border crossing points on the border with the Republic of Moldova are operating at maximum infrastructure capacity, with current traffic volumes constantly exceeding the technical parameters for which they were originally designed. The traffic situation is as follows:

Albița BCP: Designed during its last modernization (1996–1997) for a transit of 1,500,000 people/year, it currently processes a volume of over 3,000,000 annual transits.

Sculeni BCP: Modernized (1999–2003) to process 1,200,000 people/year and approx. 365,000 vehicles/year. At present, it records values of over 2.56 million people.

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Galați Road BCP: Modernized in 1998 for an annual capacity of 730,000 people and 182,500 vehicles, the checkpoint currently processes over 1.26 million people.

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To keep waiting times under the 60-minute average during periods with traffic volumes that could create bottlenecks at border crossing points, the management of ITPF Iași—complementing measures taken in previous years—has implemented an integrated package of streamlining measures, as follows

Infrastructure optimization by identifying, adapting, and using all available spaces to increase processing capacity.Specific examples:

At Sculeni BCP, control capacity was expanded by operationalizing a new booth and using a mobile unit to verify travel documents on an additional lane. Additional spaces were also arranged for checking international passenger transport vehicles, and two extra control booths were installed in the passenger terminal.

At Galați Road BCP, two additional EES stations were operationalized, with steps underway to allocate and operationalize two more stations.

At Albița BCP, two additional EES stations were operationalized, with steps underway to allocate and operationalize four more stations.

We specify that these equipment items and spaces were relocated from border police training institutions or other structures where operational demands are lower compared to those recorded at the border crossing points with the Republic of Moldova. Fixed equipment is permanently supplemented with mobile control stations depending on traffic volumes.

Human resources: Measures were taken to ensure necessary staffing so that the aforementioned operational steps produce effective results.

Recommendations: The highest traffic volumes are recorded at the Albița and Sculeni checkpoints; therefore, we recommend using the other open border crossing points along the border to prevent overcrowding at only a few locations caused by a high number of travelers in a short period.

Existing border checkpoints along the border:

Galați County:

• Oancea BCP (road) – counterpart: Cahul, Rep. of Moldova
• Galați BCP (road) – counterpart: Giurgiulești, Rep. of Moldova

Iași County:

• Sculeni BCP (road) – counterpart: Sculeni, Rep. of Moldova
• Iași BCP (railway) – counterpart: Ungheni, Rep. of Moldova

Botoșani County:

• Stânca BCP (road) – counterpart: Costești, Rep. of Moldova
• Rădăuți Prut BCP (road) – counterpart: Lipcani, Rep. of Moldova
• Racovăț BCP (road) – counterpart: Diakivtsi, Ukraine

Vaslui County:

• Albița BCP (road) – counterpart: Leușeni, Rep. of Moldova
• Bumbăta BCP (road) – counterpart: Leova, Rep. of Moldova

We also remind cross-border traffic participants that they can use the Trafic On-line application, developed by the Romanian Border Police and available at http://www.politiadefrontiera.ro, which provides information on all border checkpoints. Furthermore, this online application displays average waiting times at road border crossing points for specific time intervals. Waiting times are updated in real time, helping users reconfigure their route toward a border checkpoint with lower traffic volumes.

Additionally, for information regarding border crossing points, travel abroad, or to report issues within the jurisdiction of the Border Police, citizens can call 021.9590, which operates non-stop.

News produced in collaboration with the Iasi Territorial Inspectorate of the Border Police and their counterparts in Moldova to provide real-time information to the public. Statistical data and statements given are exclusively those of the institution and the participants in the statements.

By

Robert Williams

Editor in Chief