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'''The '''Sighetu Marmației-Solotvyno border crossing''' joins northwest [[Romania]] at the town of [[Sighetu Marmației]] with southwest [[Ukraine]] at the town of [[Solotvyno]]. The Romanian side is located in the [[Transylvania]] region and the Ukrainian side in that country's Zakarpatska oblast.
'''Formalities and possible problems'''[[User:Originalchc]] and his travel partner had problems at the border. First off, The Romanian border guards inquired side can sometimes be strict about usage of prohibited substances asking your travel plans and requested a check to be made. Had to empty all contents of our backpacks inspecting your backpack, but they are professional and they took samples of djembe drum skin for THCwill soon wave you through.
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This is the only border crossing between Romania and Ukraine where travellers are allowed to cross on foot. The Tisza River forms the border between the two countries here, and the two countries' passport controls are located on either side of a short pedestrian bridge.
[[File:View of river Tysa on the border between Ukraine and Romania- 2013-07-09 17-56.jpg]]
