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Queue at Siret — Porubne

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39 min
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Current Data

As of 16:30, at Siret checkpoint there are 4 cars waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Siret?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 30 min (~30 minutes)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 24 days ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Siret?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 30 min (~30 minutes)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 3 days ago

Does the EES system work at Siret border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Siret 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.

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

Other Side

Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of UkrainePorubne.

Forecast for next 6 hours

Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 0 cars
Peak load: 21 cars (~2 h 22 min)
Shortest queue: 0 cars (~15 min)

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Statistics by Day

Border Queue Analysis at the Siret - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 16.01.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Siret - passenger car 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 16.01.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 16.01.2026 — 4 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 16.01.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 16:00 16.01.2026 — 5 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 16.01.2026 — 5 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 16.01.2026 — 5 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 16.01.2026 — 4 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 16.01.2026 — 4 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Siret - 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 Siret - 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
39min
(4 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 16:30
🏛️ Official Data
3h 15min
(30 cars)
Source: politiadefrontiera.ro
Updated: 16:30
Difference: -2h 36min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Siret By car

Найкращі дні: Thursday-Tuesday (7 cars, ~0.7-1.7 год).
Уникайте: Friday (28 cars).

Порівняння черги по днях тижня

День Cars Навантаження Час очікування
🟠 Пн2279%~2.2-3.2 год
🟢 Вт1346%~1.3-2.3 год
🟢 Ср1346%~1.3-2.3 год
🟢 Чт725%~0.7-1.7 год
🔴 Пт28100%~2.8-3.8 год
🟢 Сб1554%~1.5-2.5 год
🟢 Нд1346%~1.3-2.3 год

Піковий час: Saturday 00:00 - 02:00 та 14:00 - 16:00.

Středný čas očekávání: from 240 up to 240 min..

На основі даних, найкращий час для перетину кордону — Thursday або Tuesday, коли черга найменша.

Часті питання

Який день найкращий для перетину Siret by car?

Thursday або Tuesday — найменша черга (7 cars, ~0.7-1.7 год очікування).

Коли уникати перетину на Siret?

Friday — пікове навантаження (28 cars).

Скільки часу чекати у черзі в середньому?

Depends on the day: 0-2 год (Чт), 1-3 год (Вт, Ср, Сб, Нд), 2-4 год (Пн, Пт).

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 Siret

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

Weather

Weather at checkpoint Siret

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User Reviews

Reviews for Siret checkpoint reveal significant frustration with wait times and unequal treatment between directions. One traveler reported more than 20 vehicles queued at 7 AM heading into Romania, with complaints about slow movement on the Romanian side while traffic from Ukraine moved quickly. Another visitor experienced a one-hour wait from the Romanian side with concerns about Ukrainian authorities not allowing passage. The sentiment reflects broader concerns about directional imbalances in border processing efficiency, with Ukrainian side processing appearing faster than Romanian procedures. Travelers should expect potentially long waits during morning hours, particularly when entering Romania. The reviews suggest possible bottlenecks in Romanian customs procedures that may warrant planning additional time for this direction. Visitors are advised to consider crossing during off-peak hours if possible, and to be prepared for extended waits when approaching from Romania.
⭐ 1.5/5 2 reviews

User Reviews

Reviews about the checkpoint Siret, By car

1.3
3 reviews

This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu.

Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Siret

Address: Str. Gării nr. 1, Halmeu, Satu Mare County

Phone: +40 261.773.006

Email: vamahalmeu@customs.ro

GPS Coordinates: 47.98898, 26.060076 Show on map

How to get there

by car:
from Bucharest via the E85 highway to Urziceni, from Urziceni via the E85 highway to Buzău, from Buzău via the E85 highway to Râmnicu Sărat, from Râmnicu Sărat via the E85 highway to Focșani, from Focșani via the E85 highway to Adjud, from Adjud via the E85 highway to Bacău, from Bacău via the E85 highway to Roman, from Roman via the E85 highway to Fălticeni, from Fălticeni via the E85 highway to Suceava, from Suceava via the E85 highway to Siret and further to the Siret checkpoint.

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News

Filtered News

04 Sep 2024

The "Solotvyno – Sighetu Marmației" Border Crossing Point to Partially Suspend Vehicle Passage (05.09.2024) (DPSU)

30 May 2024

Preparatory works for the construction of a bridge over the Tisza River on the border of Ukraine and Romania are underway (clipnews.info)

Emergency Contacts & Support

Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
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Last updated: 17 Jan 2026, 16:30 EET
Data source: Nakordoni (Nakordoni.eu) proprietary monitoring system