Forecast for next 6 hours
Best time to cross Velke Slemence (and cyclists) tomorrow
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Velke Slemence (and cyclists)
Current Data
Does the EES system work at Velke Slemence (and cyclists) border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Velke Slemence (and cyclists) 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Velke Slemence (and cyclists): 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 Velke Slemence (and cyclists) 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 pedestrians at Velke Slemence (and cyclists) 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
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Velke Slemence (and cyclists) - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 15.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Velke Slemence (and cyclists) - pedestrian 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 08:00 15.07.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 15.07.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 15.07.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 15.07.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
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 Velke Slemence (and cyclists) - pedestrian 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 8:00 and 12:00 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 Velke Slemence (and cyclists) - pedestrian checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Velke Slemence (and cyclists) On foot
Best days:
Saturday-Monday (20 pedestrians,
~2-3 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (23 pedestrians).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 23 | 100% | ~2.3-3.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Sat | 20 | 87% | ~2-3 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Velke Slemence (and cyclists) on foot?
Saturday or Monday — shortest queue (20 pedestrians, ~2-3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Velke Slemence (and cyclists)?
Monday — peak load (23 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Mon), 2-3 hrs (Sat).
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)
- 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 Velke Slemence (and cyclists)
Transport Type: automobile
Amenities:
Checkpoint Controls:
Total number of lanes: Slovakia: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Velke Slemence (and cyclists)
Address: Slovakia, Border Crossing Velke Slemence (and cyclists)
GPS Coordinates: 48.511129, 22.154123 Show on map
How to get there
Velke Slemence (and cyclists) border crossing is located on the border between Slovakia and Ukraine.
Nearest border checkpoints
- Vyshne-Nemetske – 17.9 км
- Ubla – 45.8 км