Border crossing point Dolynske → Cișmichioi
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Dolynske → 
Cișmichioi
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Dolynske — Cișmichioi Border Crossing
Status: International road border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, located in the southern part of the Odesa region on the local Dolynske–Cișmichioi road. Open 24/7. It is one of the quieter crossings on this stretch of the Ukrainian–Moldovan border and mainly serves passenger cars; freight traffic is routed to other points.
EU border: no. Moldova lies outside the Schengen area and is an EU candidate, so the Entry/Exit System (EES) does not apply here. Pedestrian crossing is not permitted.
Transport: passenger cars only (live queue Ukraine → Moldova). Buses and trucks use neighbouring crossings.
Basic Information
- Crossing point: Dolynske (UA) — Cișmichioi (MD)
- Countries: Ukraine — Moldova
- Route: local road Dolynske–Cișmichioi
- Distance: from Odesa about 180 km (~3 h); from Chișinău about 100 km (~1 h 45 min)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Permitted vehicles: passenger cars
- Pedestrian crossing: no
- Daily traffic: 200–500 vehicles
- EU border: no (Moldova outside Schengen, EU candidate)
Queues and Wait Times
Because freight is handled elsewhere, waits here stay short. On weekdays during the day they are typically 10–30 minutes, rising to 15–40 minutes in the evening peak. Overnight (22:00–06:00) the crossing is usually clear within 5–15 minutes, while weekends and public holidays can bring longer delays of up to one or two hours.
Check the current situation through live check-ins Ukraine → Moldova and review Ukraine–Moldova queue statistics before travelling. Nearby alternatives include Tabaky–Myrne (about 45 km) and Starokozache–Tudora (about 65 km).
Documents and Services
Drivers should carry a valid passport, vehicle registration documents, a driving licence and motor insurance (Green Card or local cover purchased at the border). As this is not an EU external border, EES and ETIAS procedures do not apply.
The site offers basic facilities: parking and restrooms. Emergency number: 112 (Ukraine and Moldova).