Border crossing point Diakove → Halmeu
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Diakove → 
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Diakove — Halmeu Border Crossing
Status: A major international road border crossing on the Ukraine–Romania border in the Zakarpattia region, on route M23 between the village of Nevetlenfolu (UA) and Halmeu (RO). It operates 24/7 and the EES entry/exit system is active. Most traffic is made up of cars, buses and TIR trucks, with around 3,000–5,000 vehicles handled per day.
Transport: All vehicle categories are accepted — cars, buses, minibuses and heavy TIR trucks (live queue Ukraine → Romania). An electronic queue (eCherha) is mandatory for freight vehicles, and there is no pedestrian crossing here.
Basic Information
- Crossing point: Diakove / Nevetlenfolu (UA) — Halmeu (RO)
- Countries: Ukraine — Romania
- Route: M23
- Distance: from Berehove about 35 km (~40 min); from Satu Mare (RO) about 12 km
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Permitted vehicles: cars, buses, minibuses, TIR trucks (all categories)
- Pedestrian crossing: no
- Daily traffic: 3,000–5,000 vehicles
Queues and Wait Times
Typical waits run 30–70 minutes, rising to about 1.5 hours during the morning and evening peaks, while weekdays are usually lighter. Freight traffic uses dedicated lanes and depends on the electronic queue. Conditions vary by time of day and season.
Check the current situation through the live check-ins Ukraine → Romania and review Ukraine–Romania queue statistics before travelling.
Documents and Services
Drivers should carry a valid passport, vehicle registration, a driving licence and motor insurance (Green Card). Entry and exit are recorded under the EES system; ETIAS authorisation for visa-free travellers is expected from late 2026. Freight operators must register in the eCherha electronic queue in advance.
The crossing offers parking, a waiting area, restrooms, Wi-Fi/4G and currency exchange. Emergency number: 112 (Ukraine and Romania).