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How long is the wait in the border queue at Siret?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 180 min (~3 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 21 day 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.
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: Saturday 19:00 - 21:00 and 00:00 - 02:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 800 up to 800 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).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
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.
