Romania, Bulgaria officially join Schengen Area

BRUSSELS, 12th December, 2024 (WAM) -- European Union member states have decided to lift checks on individuals at internal land borders with and between Bulgaria and Romania, starting 1st January 2025.

Since joining the European Union, Bulgaria and Romania have implemented parts of the Schengen legal framework, known as the Schengen acquis, including regulations on external border control, police cooperation, and