Queue at Sighetu Marmatiei — Solotvyno
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As of 16:19 the wait at Sighetu Marmatiei is 27 min. 2 vehicles are in the queue.
Updated (local time, UTC+3)Forecast for next 6 hours
Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.
Thu · 15.10.2026
LIVE2 cars (~27 min)Quieter than usual
As of 16:19 there are 2 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~27 min; usually at this hour: 3 cars (quieter than usual).
22:002 cars
Now2 cars~27 minRecommended times
18:004 cars~40 minPeak load
19:003 cars~35 min
20:002 cars~27 min
21:001 car~20 minRecommended times
22:000 cars~16 minShortest queue
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 18:00, 10:00, 11:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 17:00, 21:00, 22:00.
ActualNowPredicted 3Cars
Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 18:00 — 4 cars (~40 min), Shortest queue 22:00 — 0 cars (~16 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 3, 18:00 — 4, 19:00 — 3, 20:00 — 2, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 0
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Sighetu Marmatiei (passenger cars) — updated at 16:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic (peaks at ~40 min around 11:00).
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 18:00.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~25 min, light traffic (peaks at ~40 min around 11:00).
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 18:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Sighetu Marmatiei - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Sighetu Marmatiei - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 2 to 2 cars. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 14.10.2026 — 2 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Sighetu Marmatiei - 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 :00 and 2:00 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 Sighetu Marmatiei - 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
27min
(2 cars)
Official Data
1h 15min
(10 cars)
Difference: -48min
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Sighetu Marmatiei By car
Best days:
Monday, Thursday (2 cars,
~0.5-1.5 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (25 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 9 | 36% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 2 | 8% | ~0.5-1.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 25 | 100% | ~2.8-3.8 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 04:00 - 06:00 and 05:00 - 07:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 27 up to 27 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Thursday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Sighetu Marmatiei by car?
Thursday or Monday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.5-1.5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Sighetu Marmatiei?
Sunday — peak load (25 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Thu), 1-3 hrs (Mon), 2-4 hrs (Sun).
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Best Time to Cross Sighetu Marmatiei today
22:00↓90%−90%
21:00↓55%−55%
17:00less queue
Current Data
As of 16:19, at Sighetu Marmatiei checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Sighetu Marmatiei?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 7 min (~7 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 64 days ago
Does the EES system work at Sighetu Marmatiei border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Sighetu Marmatiei 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.
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Sighetu Marmatiei: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Sighetu Marmatiei 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 Sighetu Marmatiei 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.
The neighboring Romania checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).
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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 Sighetu Marmatiei
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: Romania: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Sighetu Marmatiei
Address: Str. Bogdan Vodă nr. 125A, Sighetul Marmației, Maramureș County
Phone: +40 262.317.707
Email: vamasighet@customs.ro
GPS Coordinates: 47.938772, 23.877535 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Bucharest via the E81 highway to Pitești, from Pitești via the E81 highway to Râmnicu Vâlcea, from Râmnicu Vâlcea via the E81 highway to Sibiu, from Sibiu via the E81 highway to Sebeș, from Sebeș via the E81 highway to Alba Iulia, from Alba Iulia via the E81 highway to Turda, from Turda via the E81 highway to Cluj-Napoca, from Cluj-Napoca via the E576 highway to Dej, from Dej via the E58 highway to Baia Mare, from Baia Mare via the 18 highway to Sighetu Marmației and further to the Sighetu Marmației checkpoint.
Nearest checkpoints
- Halmeu – 65.4 km
- Vicovu de Sus – 129.8 km
- Siret – 162.6 km
- Siret – 162.8 km
- Rakovets – 179.6 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Romania Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
If the queue is long: a quick check before you join it
- Fuel: fill up before the border — the engine runs for hours in the queue and the first station across may be 20–30 km away (fuel prices nearby).
- Water and food for 4–6 hours, a bag for rubbish.
- Power bank and cable — you need the phone for eCherha, navigation and reporting the queue.
- Some cash in the currency of the country you are entering — not every kiosk or station near the border takes cards.
- Documents in one place: passport, vehicle registration, insurance, Green Card (full list).
- Toilets, cafés, currency exchange — services near the crossing.