Queue at Uhryniv — Dolgobychuv
passenger car TaxFREE (Red line)
≈20 hr 15 min
Wait time
Outdated Data
21°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
16 cars TaxFREE (Red line)
Peak load:
16 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~10 h 35 min)
Shortest queue:
0 cars TaxFREE (Red line) (~15 min)
How did you like this checkpoint?
3.5 · 2 reviews
Best time to cross Uhryniv today
07:00↓63%−63%
11:00↓63%−63%
16:00↓88%−88%
Current Data
As of 17:11, at Uhryniv checkpoint there are 30 cars TaxFree waiting.
Does the EES system work at Uhryniv border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Uhryniv 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).
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
Live Cameras
The webcam at this checkpoint has been switched off since 24.02.2022 due to the war
Free flow 10 km/h
1 h ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Free flow
10 km/h
Uhryniv: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Uhryniv 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 cars TaxFREE (Red line) at Uhryniv 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.
At the neighboring Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
No queue detected — crossing without delays
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Uhryniv - passenger car TaxFREE (Red line) checkpoint for Yesterday
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Peak Hours
Travel Planning Uhryniv By car. Tax Free
Best days:
Friday-Thursday (8 cars,
~5.3-6.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Wednesday (15 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 12 | 80% | ~8-9 hrs |
| 🟠 Tue | 13 | 87% | ~8.7-9.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 15 | 100% | ~10-11 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 9 | 60% | ~6-7 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 8 | 53% | ~5.3-6.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Sat | 12 | 80% | ~8-9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 15 | 100% | ~10-11 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 08:00 - 10:00 and 10:00 - 12:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 1120 up to 1120 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Friday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Uhryniv by car?
Friday or Thursday — shortest queue (8 cars, ~5.3-6.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Uhryniv?
Wednesday — peak load (15 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 5-7 hrs (Fri), 6-7 hrs (Thu), 8-9 hrs (Mon, Sat), 8-10 hrs (Tue), 10-11 hrs (Wed, Sun).
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.
Documents for crossing the border
To ensure a quick inspection, make sure you have the basic set of documents. A full list of requirements and exceptions is available on our Border Crossing Rules page.
Traveler's documents:
- Biometric passport.
- Medical insurance policy.
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 Uhryniv
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: Ukraine: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Poland: Data not found
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
User Reviews — 3.5/5 (2 reviews)
Travelers crossing at Uhryniv on the Ukraine-Poland border report a mixed but broadly acceptable experience, with satisfaction closely tied to how long they spend waiting for Polish-side processing. Both reviewers used the 'red channel' (nothing to declare) route heading toward Poland or returning to Ukraine. Sentiment is cautiously positive: one driver rated the crossing 4/5 after a smooth passage, while another gave 3/5 during a notably slow overnight wait, describing the pace as 'very slow' while waiting for the Polish customs officer since 9 PM the previous evening. Wait times vary sharply by time of day. One traveler heading from Poland into Ukraine entered the covered inspection area (navís) immediately at 16:20 and cleared by 19:40 — roughly a 3 hour 20 minute total transit. In contrast, the overnight crossing toward Poland stretched much longer, with the delay concentrated on the Polish border-control side rather than the Ukrainian exit. Practical tips for drivers: expect the main bottleneck to be Polish customs, not the Ukrainian side; plan for around 3+ hours even under reasonable conditions; and be aware that late-evening and overnight crossings can drag on significantly. The recurring pattern is clear — throughput at Uhryniv depends heavily on Polish officer availability, so timing your arrival to avoid peak or overnight staffing gaps can meaningfully reduce your wait.
⭐ 3.5/5
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Reviews about the checkpoint Uhryniv, By car. Tax Free
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По червоному в Польшу стою з 9 вечора вчора , зараз чекаю польского целника. Все дуже повильно
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По червоному в 16:20 заїхали відразу під навєс,в 19:40 виїхали З Польщі в Україну
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Uhryniv
Address: 80012, Lviv region, Sokal district, Ughryniv
GPS Coordinates: 50.578049, 24.090431 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Kyiv via the M-06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the M-06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne via the N22 highway to Lutsk, from Lutsk via the N17 highway to Horokhiv, from Horokhiv via the N17 highway to Radekhiv, from Radekhiv via the T1410 highway to Chervonohrad, from Chervonohrad via the P15 highway to Khorobrovo, from Khorobrovo via the T1408 highway to Uhryniv, from Uhryniv via the T1408 highway to the Uhryniv checkpoint.
Nearest border checkpoints
- Ustyluh – 31.7 км
- Rava-Ruska – 49 км
- Yagodyn – 70.4 км
- Hrushiv – 78.8 км
- Krakivets – 98.1 км
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Poland Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!