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Does the EES system work at Tisabec border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Tisabec 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).
Best days:
Wednesday-Monday (4 pedestrians,
~0.4-1.4 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (30 pedestrians).
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 10 | 33% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 4 | 13% | ~0.4-1.4 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 30 | 100% | ~3-4 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 10 | 33% | ~1-2 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 00:00 - 02:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 180 up to 180 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Tisabec on foot?
Wednesday or Monday — shortest queue (4 pedestrians, ~0.4-1.4 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Tisabec?
Saturday 00:00-02:00 — peak load (30 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Wed), 1-2 hrs (Mon, Sun), 3-4 hrs (Sat).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
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: Hungary: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Address: Tiszabecs, Határátkelő, 4951.
Phone: 06-44/378-166, +36 (44) 578-500
Email: tiszabecs_hk@nav.gov.hu
GPS Coordinates: 48.093582, 22.835029 Show on map
By car:
from Budapest take route M3 to Nyíregyháza, from Nyíregyháza take route M3 to Ór, from Ór take road 49 to Győrtelek, from Győrtelek take road 491 to Tiszabecs and then to the border checkpoint "Tiszabecs".
