FAQ about border with Slovenia Answers to frequently asked questions about crossing the border with Slovenia. Documents, queues, entry rules.
Depends on your nationality:
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens (31 countries):
Citizens of visa-free countries (60+ countries): Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and others.
Requirements:
Citizens who NEED a visa: Russia, Belarus, Turkey, China, India, and most African/Asian countries.
Schengen visa cost: €80 adults, €40 children 6-12.
Depends on the country:
✅ MANDATORY for Moldova: • Minimum coverage €30,000 • COVID-19 inclusion • Coverage of risks in destination country
📄 Recommended for Poland: • Affects eligibility for temporary protection • Improves chances at crossing
💡 Available policies: • With military risk coverage • In printed or electronic format • From Ukrainian and international insurers
Check specific destination country requirements before departure.
Ukrainian citizens without a biometric passport must obtain a Schengen visa even for short-term trips to the EU. Such a visa allows stays of up to 90 days within 180 days.
Options: • Apply for a Schengen visa at the consulate of the destination country • Obtain a biometric passport in Ukraine or abroad
In practice: • Some countries (Poland, Romania) may allow entry with an ID card • Upon entry to the first Schengen country, they may issue a short-term visa for 15 days • This is not guaranteed - it's better to have proper documents
Border guard shift changes on the Ukrainian side occur twice daily - at 8:00 and 20:00. These are regular shifts that ensure continuous border control operations. It's important to note that delays often occur during shift changes for all types of border crossings. We recommend planning your trip with this factor in mind.
Average wait times:
EES: +10–20 min first entry.
EES (Entry/Exit System) — EU automated system for registering biometric data of foreigners.
Slovenia launched EES October 12, 2025 — SYSTEM IS ACTIVE!
WHO MUST register: ALL third-country nationals (not EU/EEA/Switzerland), including:
WHO does NOT register:
What is collected:
First entry: 10-20 minutes Subsequent entries: 2-5 minutes (faster!)
Important:
Speed limits:
With trailer: 100 km/h. Headlights 24/7 mandatory.
Slovenia has borders with 4 countries:
1. Slovenia–Croatia (busiest, temporary control!)
| Checkpoint | Hours | Queues (summer) |
|---|---|---|
| Obrežje–Bregana | 24/7 | 1–2.5 hrs |
| Plovanija | 24/7 | 30–90 min |
| Kaštel | 24/7 | 30–60 min |
| Rupa | 24/7 | 20–60 min |
| Dubrava Križovljanska | 24/7 | 30–60 min |
12 small crossings (EU/EEA only): Podgorje, Babno Polje, Vinica, etc.
2. Slovenia–Austria (temporary control from both sides!)
| Checkpoint | Hours | Queues |
|---|---|---|
| Karawanks Tunnel | 24/7, TOLL €7.90 | 15–60 min |
| Ljubelj | 24/7 | 10–30 min |
| Holmec | EU/EEA | 10–20 min |
3. Slovenia–Hungary (temporary control!)
| Checkpoint | Hours | Queues |
|---|---|---|
| Dolga Vas | 24/7 | 20–45 min |
| Lendava | 24/7 | 15–40 min |
4. Slovenia–Italy (no control, free Schengen movement)
Fines (50% discount if paid within 8 days):
Urban: 6–10 km/h €40, 11–20 €125, 21–30 €250, 31–50 €500, 51+ €600+suspension.
Motorway: 11–30 €40, 31–40 €80, 41–60 €125–250, 61+ €600+confiscation.
Points system applies to foreigners!
Prices (December 2025):
Chains: Petrol, MOL, OMV, Shell.
Official requirements (Schengen):
In practice Slovenia rarely asks for proof of funds, but having evidence (bank statement, cash, credit card) is recommended.
Best days of the week:
Best time of day:
Seasonal patterns:
Summer (June–August):
Winter (December–March):
Off-season (April–May, September–November):
Allowed to export:
Prohibited: Antiques without permit, cultural items.
Requirements for Ukrainian citizens:
Restrictions:
⚠️ Men 18–60 years: Special DPSU permit needed to leave Ukraine. Exceptions: foreigners, refugees, disabled, parents with 3+ children.
Slovenia is friendly to Ukrainians, quick check (5–15 min).
e-Vinjeta — electronic permit for using Slovenia's motorways and expressways.
Mandatory:
Prices for passenger cars (2025):
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 7 days | €16.00 |
| 1 month | €32.00 |
| 1 year | €117.50 |
For taller vehicles (1.3+ m above front axle):
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 7 days | €32.00 |
| 1 month | €64.10 |
| 1 year | €235.00 |
For motorcycles:
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 7 days | €8.00 |
| 6 months | €32.00 |
Where to buy:
Important:
Requirements for Russian citizens:
Restrictions:
Getting visa: Slovenia Embassy, 45+ days, €80.
Requirements for Belarusian citizens:
Similar to Russian citizens. Slovenia Embassy, 45+ days, €80.
Requirements for US, Canadian and UK citizens:
Benefits:
Requirements depend on country:
Most other Middle Eastern countries require Schengen visa.
Requirements depend on country:
Karawanks Tunnel (Karavanški predor) — tunnel between Slovenia and Austria through the Alps.
Characteristics:
Toll prices (2025):
| Vehicle type | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | €7.90 | €15.80 |
| Motorcycles | €5.50 | €11.00 |
| Car with trailer | €15.80 | €31.60 |
How to pay:
Important:
Summer travel challenges:
Mandatory equipment:
Mandatory rules:
Children in car:
Speed limits:
Slovenia borders comparison:
| Border | Main BCP | Queues (summer) | Queues (winter) | Control | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI → HR | Obrežje–Bregana | 1–2.5 hrs | 30–60 min | ✅ Yes | Avoid in summer, use small BCPs |
| SI → AT | Karawanks Tunnel | 30–60 min | 30–90 min | ✅ Yes (both sides) | Toll €7.90, queues in winter |
| SI → HU | Dolga vas | 20–45 min | 15–30 min | ✅ Yes | Shortest queues |
| SI → IT | Free movement | No queues | No queues | ❌ No (but may be) | 🏆 Fastest option |
Best choice: SI→IT (no queues), SI→HU (shortest queues).
Required documents:
Approximate cost: €15–30
Number of animals:
Important:
More info: /en/p/animals_border
💡 DOCUMENT PREPARATION: ✓ Print document checklist ✓ Make copies of all documents ✓ Download DIIA and other useful apps ✓ Prepare cash EUR/PLN/MDL
🎒 BEFORE DEPARTURE: ✓ Fill tank (stations closed during curfew) ✓ Bring food and water (possible long queues) ✓ Charge phone and powerbank ✓ Translate key documents to destination language
📱 TECHNOLOGY: ✓ Check current queues on nakordoni.eu ✓ Watch webcams at border crossings ✓ Save emergency numbers in phone
🕐 TIMING: ✓ Travel Monday-Wednesday ✓ Avoid 08:00 and 20:00 (shift changes) ✓ Plan extra time for EES (from October 2025)
🚗 AT THE BORDER: ✓ Have all documents ready ✓ Be polite to border guards ✓ Answer clearly and truthfully ✓ Don't leave valuables visible in car
📞 CONTACTS: ✓ Save emergency service numbers ✓ Inform family of your route ✓ Have consulate contacts with you
Use our interactive map or the "Top Checkpoints" table on the homepage. Pay attention not only to the number of cars but also to the dynamics (up/down arrows next to numbers) to avoid arriving during shift changes (08:00/20:00) when queues can spike.
Also consider travel time to the checkpoint — sometimes a farther crossing with a shorter queue is the faster option.
Ukraine-Moldova border crossings typically have minimal queues, usually under 1 hour wait time. Main checkpoints include Mamalyga-Kryva, Mohyliv-Podilskyi-Otach, Kuchurhan-Pervomaisc, and Porubne-Siret. Ukrainian citizens can enter Moldova visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Required documents include valid passport, driver's license (if driving), vehicle registration, Green Card insurance, mandatory technical inspection certificate (required from 2025), and UA sticker.
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Use the "Add Information" or "Report Queue Status" feature on Nakordoni.eu to submit anonymous reports from any border checkpoint. You can report current queue length, estimated wait time, border conditions, and any issues affecting crossing speed. Your anonymous reports are verified and aggregated with official data to improve forecast accuracy for all travelers. No personal data, registration, or login is required.
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Early morning hours (4:00-7:00 AM) and late evening (10:00 PM-midnight) typically have the shortest queues at Ukraine-Poland border crossings. Avoid weekends, public holidays, summer months (June-August), and the week before major holidays when traffic peaks. Weekdays (Tuesday-Thursday) generally have lighter traffic than Mondays and Fridays. Nakordoni.eu provides historical queue data and AI-powered forecasts showing patterns by hour, day of week, and season.
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new EU automated biometric border control system that began rolling out in Poland from October 2025. EES replaces manual passport stamping with facial recognition and fingerprint scanning, automatically tracking the 90-day limit for third-country nationals in the Schengen Area. Processing time averages 42 seconds per traveler. Poland has certified full compliance at 14 air and land border crossings. EES is mandatory before ETIAS can launch in 2026.
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is a new EU pre-travel authorization system launching in late 2026 for visa-exempt travelers, including Ukrainian citizens. Before traveling to Poland and other Schengen countries, Ukrainians will need to complete an online ETIAS application (approximately €7 fee, valid for 3 years). This does not replace visa-free travel but adds a security screening step.
Currency exchange is available at the OKKO gas station near the Krakivets checkpoint at the exit, with favorable rates, and all major currencies are accepted. Currency exchange is also available at the WOG gas station.
The only pedestrian crossing on the Ukrainian-Polish border is located at the "Shehyni-Medyka" checkpoint. This checkpoint operates for pedestrian border crossing in both directions - both for entering Ukraine and for exiting. On average, from 2000 to 2500 people pass through this checkpoint daily. It is important to note that at other checkpoints on the border with Poland, only those traveling by motor vehicle are allowed to pass. All those wishing to cross the border on foot are directed by the Polish side specifically to the "Medyka-Shehyni" checkpoint.
An X-ray of a vehicle at the border usually takes up to an hour, not including the time spent in the queue. This means that the preparation and scanning process itself takes approximately up to an hour.
The State Customs Service of Ukraine (SCSU) clarified the information regarding the crossing of the customs border of Ukraine by personal vehicles not owned by the individuals themselves. According to the SCSU press service, no power of attorney from the direct owner is required for such vehicles.
Read more: News of Poland Today.
No, gas stations near the border do not operate during curfew hours. Due to restrictions regarding working schedules and business activities during curfew hours, gas stations located near borders suspend their operations during this period. This is done as a safety measure and to comply with rules and restrictions imposed according to the current curfew regimes.
Departures from Lviv to Shehyni occur approximately every 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes throughout the day. The first bus departs at 05:50, and the last one at 18:15.
The bus route from the Lviv bus station to Shehyni offers convenient and regular services.
| Departure Time | Arrival Time | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Travel Time (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:50 | 07:25 | 07:10 | 08:45 | 165.00 |
| 07:50 | 09:25 | 08:20 | 09:55 | 165.00 |
| 10:00 | 11:35 | 11:30 | 13:05 | 165.00 |
| 13:05 | 14:40 | 14:35 | 16:10 | 165.00 |
| 15:08 | 16:43 | 16:20 | 17:55 | 165.00 |
| 16:45 | 18:20 | 18:15 | 19:50 | 165.00 |
Returns from Shehyni to Lviv are offered from 05:50 to 18:15. As with the journey, the prices for return are also 165.00 UAH. Learn how to buy bus tickets to Shehyni here to be prepared for the trip.
Crossing the border with your pet requires several procedures to be completed. Firstly, familiarize yourself with the requirements of the destination country on the official website of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection. Next, visit a veterinarian to microchip and vaccinate your animal against rabies. Remember to have blood drawn for rabies antibody testing at a veterinary laboratory. After receiving the results, carry out parasite control measures and obtain Veterinary Certificate Form F-1 from a state veterinary clinic. Finally, obtain an international veterinary certificate by contacting the relevant authorities of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection at the border of your region. Be sure to check the working hours before departure.
In the link you will find specific steps and a checklist of all necessary actions.
Source: State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection
1598 - Multichannel number (for toll-free calls from landline networks and mobile network subscribers within Ukraine).
+38 (044) 527-63-63 - City number (for calls from within Ukraine and abroad according to the tariffs of the respective communication operator).
dovira@dpsu.gov.ua - For receiving consultations via email in online mode (within three business days).
The shift change on the Ukrainian side of the border takes place twice a day - at 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. These are regular changes that ensure the continuity of border control. It should be taken into account that during the shift change there are often delays in servicing all types of border crossings. We recommend planning your trip taking this factor into account.
Slovenian Police (Policija):
Embassy of Ukraine in Ljubljana:
Ministry of Interior of Slovenia:
State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (DPSU):
"Nakordoni" service for live queues:
🆕 UPDATE AUGUST 2025:
Men aged 18-22 years can now freely cross the border without restrictions.
Men aged 23-60 years generally CANNOT leave Ukraine during martial law, except for certain categories:
✓ Disabled persons of groups I-II ✓ Fathers of three or more children under 18 ✓ Guardians of persons with group I disability ✓ Single parents/breadwinners ✓ University lecturers (business trips) ✓ Other categories according to legislation
Check current rules on the State Border Guard website: dpsu.gov.ua
All non-EU/non-Schengen nationals, including:
• Ukrainian citizens (even with biometric passports and visa-free access) • All third-country nationals entering the Schengen Area • Exemptions: EU/EEA citizens, long-term residents with residence permits
First-time registration: 5-10 minutes (biometric scan + photo). Subsequent entries: Faster (system recognizes you).
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