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European Union: Lifting of Border Controls for Bulgaria and Romania
Key Points
- Bulgaria and Romania will be fully confirmed into the Schengen Area by EU on 1 January 2025
Overview
Bulgaria and Romania will be fully confirmed into the Schengen Area by the European Union (EU) on 1 January 2025. As a result, border and land checks for land-based entry will be lifted for Bulgarian and Romanian citizens. Schengen Area countries will have the option to introduce temporary border controls for specific purposes. Air and sea border controls were previously lifted on 31 March 2024.
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