Ostern 2023
13.04 — 23.04.2023 • Updates alle 7 Min — 16 Grenzübergänge
When to cross the border für die Ausreise aus der Ukraine?
During the holiday period 13.04–23.04.2023, expect increased traffic at the border. We track queues at 16 checkpoints in real-time.
Data based on historical queue analysis and current period forecasts. Check "Live Queue" section below for real-time updates.
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(13.04–23.04)
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most popular questions about crossing the border during holidays
Easter Queue Timing
Shortest queues are nights from 23:00 to 06:00 and early morning (06:00–09:00). On Easter Eve (Saturday), expect maximum queues from 10:00 to 18:00. Travel at night — wait time drops from 2-3 hours to 15-30 minutes.
Friday before Easter: Queues 60-120 minutes, many traveling to family.
Holy Saturday: Longest queues — up to 180+ minutes.
Easter Monday: Mass return — queues 90-150 minutes.
Holy Saturday: Longest queues — up to 180+ minutes.
Easter Monday: Mass return — queues 90-150 minutes.
Best time is Wednesday or Thursday before Easter, or Tuesday-Wednesday after the holiday. Queues are only 15-40 minutes on these days. Avoid Friday and Saturday — peak days.
Documents & Requirements
• Passport: Biometric, valid for at least 6 months
• Vehicle registration: Original
• Green Card: Mandatory car insurance
• For men: Military ID or TCC permit
• For children: Parental consent for travel
• Vehicle registration: Original
• Green Card: Mandatory car insurance
• For men: Military ID or TCC permit
• For children: Parental consent for travel
Ukrainians: Visa-free entry for 90 days within 180 days. No visa needed.
EES (from 2025): Automatic biometric registration on first EU entry.
EES (from 2025): Automatic biometric registration on first EU entry.
Practical Tips
1. Travel at night: 23:00–06:00 — 15–30 min wait
2. Choose another crossing: If main one is overloaded
3. Check nakordoni.eu: Live queue data
4. Avoid Fridays and Saturdays: Busiest days
2. Choose another crossing: If main one is overloaded
3. Check nakordoni.eu: Live queue data
4. Avoid Fridays and Saturdays: Busiest days
• Documents easily accessible
• Charged phone + charger
• Water and snacks
• Warm blanket (winter)
• Entertainment for kids
• Charged phone + charger
• Water and snacks
• Warm blanket (winter)
• Entertainment for kids
Traveling with Children
• Travel consent: From both parents (if child under 16)
• Birth certificate: When traveling with one parent
• Child's passport: Biometric or travel document
• Divorce certificate: If parents are divorced
• Birth certificate: When traveling with one parent
• Child's passport: Biometric or travel document
• Divorce certificate: If parents are divorced
Emergency Situations
1. Turn on hazard lights
2. Call 112
3. Move car to side if possible
4. Call tow truck
Border Guard hotline: +38 (0)44 290-8901
2. Call 112
3. Move car to side if possible
4. Call tow truck
Border Guard hotline: +38 (0)44 290-8901
• Ask the officer for the reason
• Request the checkpoint commander
• Border Guard hotline: +38 (0)44 290-8901
• Document the incident (officer number, time, date)
• Request the checkpoint commander
• Border Guard hotline: +38 (0)44 290-8901
• Document the incident (officer number, time, date)