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How long does it take to cross the border at Siret?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 229 min (~3 hours 49 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 10 hours 4 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Siret?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 72 minutes 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Siret 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 buses at Siret 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.
On the other side of the border (Romania), the local border service has its own shift schedule that is not publicly published. Total cross-border wait depends on both sides, but on outbound from Ukraine — especially on peak days — the Ukrainian 08:00/20:00 shift is typically the limiting factor.
During the period 15.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Siret - bus 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):
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Siret - bus checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Tuesday-Friday (2 buses,
~2.7-3.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (14 buses).
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 5 | 36% | ~6.7-7.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 2 | 14% | ~2.7-3.7 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 11 | 79% | ~14.7-15.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 6 | 43% | ~8-9 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 3 | 21% | ~4-5 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 9 | 64% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 14 | 100% | ~18.7-19.7 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 08:00 - 10:00 and 03:00 - 05:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 160 up to 160 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Siret by bus?
Tuesday or Friday — shortest queue (2 buses, ~2.7-3.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Siret?
Sunday — peak load (14 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Tue), 4-5 hrs (Fri), 6-8 hrs (Mon), 8-9 hrs (Thu), 12-13 hrs (Sat), 14-16 hrs (Wed), 18-20 hrs (Sun).
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
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
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.
