Sighetu Marmatiei — Solotvyno
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Current Data
As of 17:00, there is no queue at Sighetu Marmatiei checkpoint.
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.
Wait Time Forecast
Statistics by Day
Border Queue Analysis at the Sighetu Marmatiei - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 10.12.2025 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Sighetu Marmatiei - 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 06:00 10.12.2025 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 10.12.2025 — 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 10.12.2025 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 10.12.2025 — 0 pedestrians.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 19:00 10.12.2025 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 10.12.2025 — 0 pedestrians.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 10.12.2025 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 10.12.2025 — 0 pedestrians.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Sighetu Marmatiei - 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 1:00 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 - 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 Sighetu Marmatiei On foot
Live Cameras
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Vehicle Technical Requirements
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
💡 Lighting (CRITICAL)
- Low beam headlights work (must be on constantly in EU)
- High beam works
- Brake lights illuminate
- Reverse lights work
- Parking lights work
🛑 Brakes & Steering
- Brakes respond instantly
- Turn signals work (left and right)
- Horn works
- Steering wheel turns easily
👁️ Visibility
- Windshield wipers work
- All three mirrors in place
- No cracks longer than 30 cm
🛞 Tires (IMPORTANT)
- Tread minimum 1.6 mm
- November-March: ONLY winter tires (mandatory in Poland)
- No bulges or damage
🧰 Equipment (EU law)
- Reflective vests for EVERY passenger
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher (minimum 1 kg)
- 2 warning triangles OR emergency beacons
If something doesn't work, repair it BEFORE the border. Border guards can deny exit.
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 Facilities Sighetu Marmatiei
Transport Type: automobile
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Room for Mother and Child: Data not found;
Toilets: Data not found;
Food Facilities: Data not found;
Duty-Free Shops: Data not found;
Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators);
Wi-Fi Access: Data not found;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found;
Crossing with Pets: Data not found;
Checkpoint Controls:
Phytosanitary: Data not found
Veterinary: Data not found
Ecological: Data not found
Sanitary: Data not found
Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found
International Road_transport Control: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
Weather
News
Contacts & Map
Border service contacts for checkpoint Sighetu Marmatiei
Address: Str. Bogdan Vodă nr. 125A, Sighetul Marmației, Maramureș County
Phone: +40 262.317.707
Email: vamasighet@customs.ro
GPS Coordinates: 47.940713, 23.874262 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 border checkpoints
- Halmeu – 65.2 км
- Vicovu de Sus – 130.1 км
- Siret – 162.8 км
- Rakovets – 179.8 км
- Isaccea – 457.3 км
Emergency Contacts & Support
Romania Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
💡 Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
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