Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers’ resolve in sweltering heat
Summary
Travelers at the Bajakovo-Batrovci border crossing between Croatia and Serbia faced very long wait times, sometimes up to eight hours, in hot weather reaching over 95°F (35°C). The heavy traffic happened during a busy summer holiday weekend, with many people traveling in both directions between the two countries.Key Facts
- The Bajakovo-Batrovci crossing links Croatia, an EU country, with Serbia, which is not in the EU.
- Lines for crossing reached up to 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) long.
- Wait times for crossing were reported as long as eight hours.
- Temperatures during the delays were above 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius).
- Both sides had heavy traffic as tourists traveled for summer holidays.
- The delays occurred alongside the start of the EU’s new Entry-Exit System (EES), a biometric system replacing passport stamps.
- It is unclear if the new EES system caused the long waits.
- Travelers expressed exhaustion and frustration due to the long delays.
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