On 16.05.2022, within a 24 hour interval, at national level, through the border points 72,997 people entered Romania, out of which 7,523 Ukrainian citizens (decreasing by 3,8,9% compared to the previous day).
On the border with Ukraine, 3,883 Ukrainian citizens entered Romania (decreasing by 18,4%, and on the border with the Republic of Moldova, 845 Ukrainian citizens entered (decreasing by 17%).
Since the beginning of this crisis (February 24th 2022), until 16.05.2022, 24:00 HRS, at nationally level, 951,720 Ukrainian citizens entered Romania. Also, since February 10th 2022 (pre-conflict period), 986,249 Ukrainian citizens have entered our country.
Currently, the border control at the entrance to Romania through the border crossing points is carried out with efficiency, in accordance with the provisions of the national and community legislation, the control arteries being covered with Romanian border guards up to maximum capacity.
Similar measures to strengthen control and increased surveillance have been put in place at the land border, supplementing crews conducting missions in areas of responsibility. We are acting in an integrated system with the other institutions with responsibilities in the field, to accomplish an operational exchange of data and information, as well as the joint adoption of the necessary measures for the management of cases.
We ask citizens to be informed only from official sources.
