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Current Data
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.
Nearby Services
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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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Пн | 22 | 79% | ~2.2-3.2 год |
| 🟢 Вт | 13 | 46% | ~1.3-2.3 год |
| 🟢 Ср | 13 | 46% | ~1.3-2.3 год |
| 🟢 Чт | 7 | 25% | ~0.7-1.7 год |
| 🔴 Пт | 28 | 100% | ~2.8-3.8 год |
| 🟢 Сб | 15 | 54% | ~1.5-2.5 год |
| 🟢 Нд | 13 | 46% | ~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:
- Low beam headlights work (must be on constantly in EU)
- High beam works
- Brake lights illuminate
- Reverse lights work
- Parking lights work
- Brakes respond instantly
- Turn signals work (left and right)
- Horn works
- Steering wheel turns easily
- Windshield wipers work
- All three mirrors in place
- No cracks longer than 30 cm
- Tread minimum 1.6 mm
- November-March: ONLY winter tires (mandatory in Poland)
- No bulges or damage
- Reflective vests for EVERY passenger
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher (minimum 1 kg)
- 2 warning triangles OR emergency beacons
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
- 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
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- 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!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Siret
Transport Type: automobile
Amenities:
Checkpoint Controls:
Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
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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.
Nearest border checkpoints
- Rakovets – 20.5 км
- Vicovu de Sus – 33 км
- Sighetu Marmatiei – 162.8 км
- Halmeu – 227.5 км
- Isaccea – 351.2 км