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Does the EES system work at Krakivets border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Krakivets 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).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
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Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Krakivets 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 trucks at Krakivets 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.
On the other side of the border (Poland), the local border service has its own shift schedule that is not publicly published. Total cross-border wait depends on both sides, but on outbound from Ukraine — especially on peak days — the Ukrainian 08:00/20:00 shift is typically the limiting factor.
During the period 01.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Krakivets - cargo transport 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 11:00 01.06.2026 — 608 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 01.06.2026 — 626 trucks.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 15:00 01.06.2026 — 602 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 01.06.2026 — 610 trucks.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 23:00 01.06.2026 — 598 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 01.06.2026 — 615 trucks.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
During the queues remained at a stable level, without significant changes Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 01.06.2026 — 626 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 01.06.2026 — 696 trucks.
To avoid long queues at the Krakivets - cargo transport 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 15:00 and 23:00 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 Krakivets - cargo transport checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Our Data vs Official Source
Best days:
Wednesday-Thursday (344 trucks,
~688-689 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (565 trucks).
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 466 | 82% | ~932-933 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 404 | 72% | ~808-809 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 344 | 61% | ~688-689 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 350 | 62% | ~700-701 hrs |
| 🟠 Fri | 494 | 87% | ~988-989 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 565 | 100% | ~1130-1131 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 537 | 95% | ~1074-1075 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 04:00 - 06:00 and 03:00 - 05:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 80280 up to 80280 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Krakivets by truck?
Wednesday or Thursday — shortest queue (344 trucks, ~688-689 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Krakivets?
Saturday — peak load (565 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 688-689 hrs (Wed), 700-701 hrs (Thu), 808-809 hrs (Tue), 932-933 hrs (Mon), 988-989 hrs (Fri), 1074-1075 hrs (Sun), 1130-1131 hrs (Sat).
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
| 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.
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Poland:
Address: Ukraine, 81070, Lviv region, Yavorivsky district, village Krakovets, str. Verbytskogo, 54.
Phone: (032) 297 46 56, (032) 298 71 83, (03259) 77310
GPS Coordinates: 49.954611, 23.116259 Show on map
by car:
from Kiev on the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr on the M06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne on the M06 highway to Lviv, from Lviv on the M10 highway to Yavoriv, from Yavoriv on the M10 highway to Krakovets, from Krakovets on the M10 highway to the Krakovets checkpoint.
