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Current Data
How long is the wait in the border queue at Shehyni?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 720 min (~12 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 9 days ago
Does the EES system work at Shehyni border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Shehyni 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
Shehyni: 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 Shehyni 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 Shehyni 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.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Statistics by Day · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Statistics by Day
Border Queue Analysis at the Shehyni - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 01.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Shehyni - 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 12:00 01.06.2026 — 286 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 01.06.2026 — 294 trucks.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 14:00 01.06.2026 — 280 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 01.06.2026 — 286 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 — 265 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 01.06.2026 — 281 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 — 294 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 01.06.2026 — 321 trucks.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Shehyni - 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 22:00 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 Shehyni - cargo transport checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Data Comparison
📊 Data Comparison
Our Data vs Official Source
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Shehyni By freight transport
Best days:
Tuesday-Wednesday (271 trucks,
~27.1-28.1 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (417 trucks).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 298 | 71% | ~29.8-30.8 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 271 | 65% | ~27.1-28.1 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 276 | 66% | ~27.6-28.6 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 308 | 74% | ~30.8-31.8 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 376 | 90% | ~37.6-38.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 417 | 100% | ~41.7-42.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 359 | 86% | ~35.9-36.9 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 04:00 - 06:00 and 03:00 - 05:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 2046 up to 2046 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Shehyni by truck?
Tuesday or Wednesday — shortest queue (271 trucks, ~27.1-28.1 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Shehyni?
Saturday — peak load (417 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 27-29 hrs (Tue, Wed), 29-31 hrs (Mon), 30-32 hrs (Thu), 35-37 hrs (Sun), 37-39 hrs (Fri), 41-43 hrs (Sat).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
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)
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
| 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
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
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)
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
For trucks (TIR)
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need:
Driver's documents:
- Passport
- Driving license of the appropriate category
- Registration in the "eCherha" system
Cargo documents:
- Bill of lading (CMR)
- Customs declarations and other documents depending on the type of transport
Licensing:
- License for international transport in paper form with a QR code
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
- 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
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- 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!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Shehyni
Transport Type: automobile
Amenities:
Checkpoint Controls:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Poland:
Weather
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Shehyni
Address: Ukraine, Lviv region, Mostysky district, village Sheghini
Phone: +38 (044) 527-63-63
GPS Coordinates: 49.799376, 22.949935 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the M06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne via the M06 highway to Lviv, from Lviv via the M11 highway to Sudoova Vyshnia, from Sudoova Vyshnia via the M11 highway to Mostyska, from Mostyska via the M11 highway to Shehyni, from Shehyni via the M11 highway to the Shehyni checkpoint.
Nearest border checkpoints
- Nyzhankovychi – 15.1 км
- Krakivets – 21 км
- Krakivets – 21.2 км
- Smilnytsia – 39.7 км
- Hrushiv – 40.6 км