Queue at Siret — Porubne (bus)
bus
≈6 hr 55 min
Wait time
Outdated Data
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Forecast for next 6 hours
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
2 buses
Peak load:
8 buses (~11 h 11 min)
Shortest queue:
2 buses (~3 h 3 min)
Smart learning factor: 2.06x
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
03:00
04:00
11:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
15:00
16:00
18:00
Forecast for Siret (buses) — updated at 15:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~175 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~270 min, busy (peaks at ~390 min around 20:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~460 min, very busy (peaks at ~600 min around 04:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~415 min, very busy (peaks at ~600 min around 11:00).
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 21:00.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~175 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~270 min, busy (peaks at ~390 min around 20:00).
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~460 min, very busy (peaks at ~600 min around 04:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~415 min, very busy (peaks at ~600 min around 11:00).
Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 21:00.
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Best time to cross Siret today
18:00↓98%−98%
21:00↓11%−11%
22:00↓44%−44%
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Siret
Current Data
As of 05:54, at Siret checkpoint there are 5 buses waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Siret?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 138 min (~2 hours 18 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 5 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Siret?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 121 min (~2 hours 1 minute)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 3 days ago
Does the EES system work at Siret border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Siret border crossing.
EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Siret: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Siret 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 of buses at Siret typically 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 Romania 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).
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Siret - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 15.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Siret - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 15.07.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 15.07.2026 — 2 buses.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 15.07.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 15.07.2026 — 3 buses.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 02:00 15.07.2026 — 2 buses. The highest point was recorded at 02:00 15.07.2026 — 2 buses.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Siret - bus checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between 2:00 and 12:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays.
Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Siret - bus checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Siret By bus
Best days:
Monday-Friday (5 buses,
~6.7-7.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (13 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 5 | 38% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 5 | 38% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 9 | 69% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 6 | 46% | ~8-9 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 5 | 38% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 8 | 62% | ~10.7-11.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 13 | 100% | ~17.3-18.3 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 19:00 - 21:00 and 15:00 - 17:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 240 up to 1200 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Siret by bus?
Monday or Friday — shortest queue (5 buses, ~6.7-7.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Siret?
Sunday — peak load (13 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 6-8 hrs (Mon, Tue, Fri), 8-9 hrs (Thu), 10-12 hrs (Sat), 12-13 hrs (Wed), 17-19 hrs (Sun).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
Alcohol (for adults 18+)
- Up to 1 liter of spirits (40%+)
- Up to 2 liters of wine
- Up to 4 liters of beer
- Or proportional combination
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Tobacco products (for adults 18+)
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
Food products
- Dairy products: up to 2 kg (cheese OK)
- Meat/fish: up to 2 kg (canned OK, RAW NOT allowed)
- Fruits/vegetables: up to 2 kg
- Honey, jam: no limits
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
Cash
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
Personal belongings
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
Weapons & Ammunition
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
Drugs
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
Cultural valuables
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
Animal products (without certificates)
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
If in doubt — declare it! Better to declare than to hide.
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Siret
Transport Type: automobile
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Room for Mother and Child: Data not found;
Toilets: Data not found;
Food Facilities: Data not found;
Duty-Free Shops: Data not found;
Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators);
Wi-Fi Access: Data not found;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found;
Crossing with Pets: Data not found;
Checkpoint Controls:
Phytosanitary: Data not found
Veterinary: Data not found
Ecological: Data not found
Sanitary: Data not found
Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found
International Road_transport Control: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Siret
Address: Str. Gării nr. 1, Halmeu, Satu Mare County
Phone: +40 261.773.006
Email: vamahalmeu@customs.ro
GPS Coordinates: 47.9858, 26.0631 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Bucharest via the E85 highway to Urziceni, from Urziceni via the E85 highway to Buzău, from Buzău via the E85 highway to Râmnicu Sărat, from Râmnicu Sărat via the E85 highway to Focșani, from Focșani via the E85 highway to Adjud, from Adjud via the E85 highway to Bacău, from Bacău via the E85 highway to Roman, from Roman via the E85 highway to Fălticeni, from Fălticeni via the E85 highway to Suceava, from Suceava via the E85 highway to Siret and further to the Siret checkpoint.
Nearest border checkpoints
- Vicovu de Sus – 33.2 км
- Rakovets – 79.6 км
- Sighetu Marmatiei – 162.5 км
- Halmeu – 227.7 км
- Isaccea – 350.8 км
Emergency Contacts & Support
Romania Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!