Queue at Vyshne-Nemetske — Uzhhorod
passenger car
83
min
Wait time
Much busier than usual
20°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much busier than usual
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
9 cars
Peak load:
30 cars (~1 h 33 min)
Shortest queue:
9 cars (~29 min)
Smart learning factor: 1.30x
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
09:00
20:00
22:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
06:00
07:00
11:00
Forecast for Vyshne-Nemetske (passenger cars) — updated at 06:00, covering today.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~30 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~30 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
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Best time to cross Vyshne-Nemetske today
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Vyshne-Nemetske
Current Data
As of 04:07, at Vyshne-Nemetske checkpoint there are 27 cars waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Vyshne-Nemetske?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 1 day ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Vyshne-Nemetske?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 18 min (~18 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 5 days ago
Does the EES system work at Vyshne-Nemetske border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Vyshne-Nemetske 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
Heavy traffic 80 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.
Heavy traffic
80 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Road works
12.1 km
12.1 km
Road works
12.1 km
12.1 km
Road works
12.4 km
12.4 km
Road works
12.4 km
12.4 km
Road works
13.5 km
13.5 km
On the other side of the border
Light traffic
80 km/h
Vyshne-Nemetske: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Slovak border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Vyshne-Nemetske 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 at Vyshne-Nemetske 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 Slovakia checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Slovakia 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
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Vyshne-Nemetske - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 31.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Vyshne-Nemetske - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles fluctuated significantly, with peaks up to 50. The lowest point was observed at 10:00 31.07.2026 — 12 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 31.07.2026 — 50 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 15:00 31.07.2026 — 16 cars. The highest point was recorded at 16:00 31.07.2026 — 25 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 20:00 31.07.2026 — 32 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 31.07.2026 — 32 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Vyshne-Nemetske - passenger car 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 10:00 and 15:00 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 Vyshne-Nemetske - passenger car 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
Our Data
1h 9min
(27 cars)
Official Data
53min
Difference: +16min
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Vyshne-Nemetske By car
Best days:
Friday-Monday (11 cars,
~0.6-1.6 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (21 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 12 | 57% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟠 Tue | 16 | 76% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 13 | 62% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 15 | 71% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 11 | 52% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟠 Sat | 18 | 86% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 21 | 100% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 07:00 - 09:00 and 13:00 - 15:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 144 up to 144 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 Vyshne-Nemetske by car?
Friday or Monday — shortest queue (11 cars, ~0.6-1.6 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Vyshne-Nemetske?
Sunday — peak load (21 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat), 1-3 hrs (Sun).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
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 Vyshne-Nemetske
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: Information not 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: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Slovakia: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
User Reviews — 1.5/5 (4 reviews)
User sentiment toward Vyshne-Nemetske is overwhelmingly negative, with three of four reviews rating the crossing 1 out of 5. The core complaint is extreme wait times paired with exhaustive, slow inspections. Travelers report standing 8.5 hours in a bus queue while only two buses were processed, and one passenger describes sitting 13 hours in a bus heading into Ukraine alongside women and children, calling it disrespectful and inhumane. Even the single moderate 3-star review confirms an 8-hour crossing after arriving around 9 a.m.
The dominant pattern is thorough baggage and vehicle searches. Multiple reviewers note that all belongings are unloaded from cars for inspection, taking roughly 20-40 minutes per passenger car. This meticulous customs process appears to be the main bottleneck, drastically reducing throughput for both cars and buses.
Practical tips from the reviews: expect very long waits and plan for 8+ hours, especially if traveling by bus or into Ukraine. Bring food, water, and comfort supplies for children, since bus passengers can be stuck for many hours. Anticipate that every item may be removed from your vehicle for a full search, so pack in a way that makes unloading and repacking easy. Arriving early in the morning does not guarantee a fast crossing. Overall, patience and preparation are essential at this checkpoint.
The dominant pattern is thorough baggage and vehicle searches. Multiple reviewers note that all belongings are unloaded from cars for inspection, taking roughly 20-40 minutes per passenger car. This meticulous customs process appears to be the main bottleneck, drastically reducing throughput for both cars and buses.
Practical tips from the reviews: expect very long waits and plan for 8+ hours, especially if traveling by bus or into Ukraine. Bring food, water, and comfort supplies for children, since bus passengers can be stuck for many hours. Anticipate that every item may be removed from your vehicle for a full search, so pack in a way that makes unloading and repacking easy. Arriving early in the morning does not guarantee a fast crossing. Overall, patience and preparation are essential at this checkpoint.
⭐ 1.5/5
4 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Vyshne-Nemetske, By car
Я
Це якесь знущання над людьми. Їдуть батьки, стоять в черзі вже 8.5 годин. За цей час перевірили тільки 2 автобуси.
Л
Дуже довго!!!!!Занадто!Всі речі виносяться з машин для перевірки.Близько 40хв для одної легкової машини
Т
Стою в автобусі на кордоні Вишне Неменцьке- в сторону перетину кордону в Україну, вже стоїмо 13 годин. Дуже повільне оформлення і догляд валіз. В автобусі сидят жінки з дітьми. Такого безозбразфя і неповаги до людей я ще не бачила
С
Підкажіть чи у всі дні вивантажують всі речі з авто? 20-25 хвилин на машину Пройшли кордон за 8 годин... Приїхали біля 9 ранку
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Vyshne-Nemetske
Address: Košice Region, Sobrance District, Vyšne Nemecké village.
Phone: +421961754120
GPS Coordinates: 48.653606, 22.26571 Show on map
How to get there
By car:
from Bratislava take route E58 to Nitra, from Nitra take route E58 to Zvolen, from Zvolen take route E58 to Rimavská Sobota, from Rimavská Sobota take route E58 to Košice, from Košice take route E58 to Michalovce, from Michalovce take route E58 to Vyšné Nemecké and then to the border checkpoint "Vyšné Nemecké".
Nearest checkpoints
- Velke Slemence (and cyclists) – 17.8 km
- Ubla – 28 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Hungary Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!