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Queue at Krosstsenko — Smilnytsia

passenger car TaxFREE (Red line)
55 min
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Best time to cross tomorrow

05:00↓27%−27%
07:00typical queue
09:00typical queue

Current Data

As of 02:01, at Krosstsenko checkpoint there are 1 car TaxFree waiting.

Does the EES system work at Krosstsenko border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Krosstsenko border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.

The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

Other Side

Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of UkraineSmilnytsia.

Forecast for next 6 hours

Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 1 car TaxFREE (Red line)
Peak load: 1 car TaxFREE (Red line) (~1 h 11 min)
Shortest queue: 0 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~15 min)

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Statistics by Day

Border Queue Analysis at the Krosstsenko - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint for Yesterday

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Peak Hours

Travel Planning Krosstsenko By car. Tax Free

Best days: Saturday-Sunday (7 cars, ~4.7-5.7 hrs).
Avoid: Friday (18 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟠 Mon1478%~9.3-10.3 hrs
🟡 Tue1372%~8.7-9.7 hrs
🟠 Wed1583%~10-11 hrs
🟠 Thu1478%~9.3-10.3 hrs
🔴 Fri18100%~12-13 hrs
🟢 Sat739%~4.7-5.7 hrs
🟡 Sun1267%~8-9 hrs

Peak time: Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 and 19:00 - 21:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 480 up to 480 min..

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Krosstsenko by car?

Saturday or Sunday — shortest queue (7 cars, ~4.7-5.7 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Krosstsenko?

Friday — peak load (18 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 4-6 hrs (Sat), 8-10 hrs (Tue), 8-9 hrs (Sun), 9-11 hrs (Mon, Thu), 10-11 hrs (Wed), 12-13 hrs (Fri).

Live Cameras

No cameras available at this checkpoint

Supermarkets nearby

Lewiatan
Piastowska 38, Ustrzyki Dolne
10.4 km ~16 min drive
Biedronka
Polskiego Czerwonego Krzyża 19, Ustrzyki Dolne
10.7 km ~16 min drive
Supermarket
27.3 km ~41 min drive
Netto
Bieszczadzka 4, Lesko
27.3 km ~41 min drive
Lewiatan
Bukowiec 100, Solina
28.7 km ~43 min drive

Required Documents

Documents for crossing the border from the EU

Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.

Vehicle Technical Requirements

Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:

Lighting (CRITICAL)
  • Low beam headlights work (must be on constantly in EU)
  • High beam works
  • Brake lights illuminate
  • Reverse lights work
  • Parking lights work
Brakes & Steering
  • Brakes respond instantly
  • Turn signals work (left and right)
  • Horn works
  • Steering wheel turns easily
Visibility
  • Windshield wipers work
  • All three mirrors in place
  • No cracks longer than 30 cm
Tires (IMPORTANT)
  • Tread minimum 1.6 mm
  • November-March: ONLY winter tires (mandatory in Poland)
  • No bulges or damage
Equipment (EU law)
  • Reflective vests for EVERY passenger
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher (minimum 1 kg)
  • 2 warning triangles OR emergency beacons
If something doesn't work, repair it BEFORE the border. Border guards can deny exit.

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 Krosstsenko

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: Poland: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found

Weather

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Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Krosstsenko

Address: DK84, 38-700 Kroscienko, Poland

Phone: +48 13 465 83 00

Email: kroscienko@strazgraniczna.pl

GPS Coordinates: 49.481089, 22.701431 Show on map

How to get there

By car:
from Warsaw take route E77 to Grójec, from Grójec take route E77 to Radom, from Radom take route E371 to Iłża, from Iłża take route E371 to Rzeszów, from Rzeszów take route E371 to Miejsce Piastowe, from Miejsce Piastowe take route 28 to Sanok, from Sanok take route 84 to Ustrzyki Dolne, from Ustrzyki Dolne take route 84 to Krościenko and then to the border checkpoint "Krościenko".

Nearest border checkpoints

News

Filtered News

03 Nov

Hrebenne – Rava-Ruska border crossing connected to the European EES system (DPSU)

01 May

Temporary restrictions at the "Korczowa – Krakivets" border crossing from May 8 to mid-June 2025 due to roadworks affecting truck entry into Poland and passenger exit from Poland. (DPSU)

30 Apr

Starting April 30, 2025, repairs will begin at the "Ustyluh – Zosin" border crossing. Traffic lane restrictions are expected until June 5 due to infrastructure works. (DPSU)

Emergency Contacts & Support

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Last updated: 31 Jan 2026, 20:26 EET
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