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).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
During the period 14.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Tisabec - pedestrian checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).
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).
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Tisabec - pedestrian checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
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 |
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 — 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).
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Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Hungary:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
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".
