Border crossing point Rososhany → Brichen
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Highway Vignette
Highway Vignette: Moldova
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Ukraine → 
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Shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border: when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side happens twice a day — at 08:00 and 20:00 local time. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control.
During shift change, processing of all crossing types often slows for 20–60 minutes. To minimize wait, plan to cross 30+ minutes before or 60+ minutes after the approximate shift change. Check the live queue above for current status.
The neighboring Moldova checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).
About the Rososhany — Brichen crossing
Rososhany — Brichen is an international border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova in the Bukovina region, on route T-26-09. The Ukrainian village of Rososhany faces the Moldovan town of Brichen, just 3 km away, while Chernivtsi lies about 80 km off. The point operates around the clock and is widely used by residents of the border area.
Passenger cars, buses, minibuses, trucks up to 7.5 t and pedestrians are all cleared here. Larger transit is admitted only with a coordinated permit, and an electronic queue (eCherha) applies to freight.
Key facts
- Working hours: 24/7, joint Ukrainian–Moldovan control.
- Vehicle types: cars, buses, minibuses, trucks ≤ 7.5 t, pedestrians.
- Pedestrian crossing: allowed.
- Distances: 32 km from Kelmentsi, 3 km from Brichen, 80 km from Chernivtsi.
- Daily flow: roughly 1,300–2,500 people and vehicles.
Queues and waiting times
Cars usually wait 5–35 minutes, rising to about an hour at peak times, while pedestrians pass without delay. Thanks to efficient joint control, queues here tend to stay short. Live queue data, forecasts and user reports are available on Nakordoni.eu, which lets travellers plan ahead. You can follow current conditions on the checkpoint live page and review historical trends in the Ukraine–Moldova statistics.
Documents by category
Cars, buses, minibuses: passport, driving licence, Green Card insurance, vehicle registration.
Trucks up to 7.5 t: eCherha registration, commercial documents, waybill, insurance.
Pedestrians: passport and, for accompanied children, their travel documents.
EES and ETIAS
- EES: a biometric entry/exit system in force since October 2025.
- ETIAS: from late 2026, an electronic travel authorisation for visa-free trips to EU countries.