Queue at Porubne — Siret (pedestrian)
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Quick answer
As of 15:00 the wait at Porubne is 0 min.
Updated (local time, UTC+3)Forecast for next 6 hours
Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.
Thu · 15.10.2026
Actual 15:000 pedestrians (~15 min)
Now0 pedestriansRecommended times
19:004 pedestrians~15 minPeak load
20:001 pedestrian~23 min
21:000 pedestrians~15 minShortest queue
22:000 pedestrians~15 minRecommended times
23:000 pedestrians~15 minRecommended times
00:000 pedestrians~15 min
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00.
ActualPedestrians
Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 19:00 — 4 pedestrians (~15 min), Shortest queue 21:00 — 0 pedestrians (~15 min) · Next hours: 19:00 — 4, 20:00 — 1, 21:00 — 0, 22:00 — 0, 23:00 — 0, 00:00 — 0
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Porubne (pedestrians) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• This evening (19:00–21:00): ~20 min, moderate load.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~55 min, busy (peaks at ~125 min around 10:00).
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
• This evening (19:00–21:00): ~20 min, moderate load.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~55 min, busy (peaks at ~125 min around 10:00).
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Porubne - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Porubne - pedestrian checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 09:00 14.10.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 14.10.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 pedestrians. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 14.10.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 14.10.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Porubne - pedestrian 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 5:00 and 9:00 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 Porubne - pedestrian checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Data Comparison
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Peak Hours
Travel Planning Porubne On foot
Best days:
Monday, Friday (13 pedestrians,
~1.6-2.6 hrs).
Avoid:
Tuesday (38 pedestrians).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 14 | 37% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 38 | 100% | ~4.1-5.1 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 18 | 47% | ~2.1-3.1 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 16 | 42% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 13 | 34% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 23 | 61% | ~2.6-3.6 hrs |
| 🟡 Sun | 27 | 71% | ~3-4 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 08:00 - 10:00 and 20:00 - 22:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 45 up to 315 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Friday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Porubne on foot?
Friday or Monday — shortest queue (13 pedestrians, ~1.6-2.6 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Porubne?
Tuesday — peak load (38 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon, Thu–Fri), 2-4 hrs (Wed, Sat), 3-4 hrs (Sun), 4-6 hrs (Tue).
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Best Time to Cross Porubne today
21:00↓100%−100%
22:00↓100%−100%
23:00↓100%−100%
Current Data
As of 15:00, there is no queue at Porubne checkpoint.
How long is the wait in the border queue at Porubne?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 300 min (~5 hours)
based on user experience
Updated 7 days ago
Does the EES system work at Porubne border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Porubne 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
Porubne: 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 Porubne 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 pedestrians at Porubne 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).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
- Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
- VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
- Booking Certificate (from TCC)
- Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
If you don't have documents:
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
Where to obtain:
| Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) |
Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
When does it become active?
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
- Online purchase (active tomorrow)
- Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
- Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)
What to do?
- Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
- Use your existing policy (if not expired)
- NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
VUSO ARX UNIQA
For pedestrians
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova on foot, prepare:
Main documents:
- Biometric passport
- Medical insurance
Confirmation of the purpose of the trip and the availability of sufficient financial means
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 Equipment Porubne
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Available
Veterinary: Available
Ecological: Available
Sanitary: Available
Cultural Heritage Control: Available
International Road Transport Control: Available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Romania:
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Porubne
Address: Chernivtsi Oblast, Hlybotskyi district, village of Terebleche (М19). (Чернівецька область, Глибоцький район, село Тереблече (М19).)
Phone: +38 044 527-63-63, +38 (03734) 2-42-42
GPS Coordinates: 47.98898, 26.060076 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Starokostiantyniv, from Starokostiantyniv via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the N03 highway to Kamianets-Podilskyi, from Kamianets-Podilskyi via the N03 highway to Mohyliv, from Mohyliv via the R19 highway to Terebleche and further to the Porubne border crossing point.
Nearest checkpoints
- Diakivtsi – 20.5 km
- Krasnoilsk – 33 km
- Solotvyno – 162.8 km
- Bila Tserkva – 164.6 km
- Diakove – 227.5 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Romania Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Romania
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
Porubne: what this crossing is
Cars: typically 40–90 minutes. Trucks: up to 8 hours at peak times. Pedestrians: a short 10–30 minute queue through a dedicated lane.
If the queue is long: a quick check before you join it
- Fuel: fill up before the border — the engine runs for hours in the queue and the first station across may be 20–30 km away (fuel prices nearby).
- Water and food for 4–6 hours, a bag for rubbish.
- Power bank and cable — you need the phone for eCherha, navigation and reporting the queue.
- Some cash in the currency of the country you are entering — not every kiosk or station near the border takes cards.
- Documents in one place: passport, vehicle registration, insurance, Green Card (full list).
- Toilets, cafés, currency exchange — services near the crossing.