Siret — Porubne
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Current Data
As of 19:26, there is no queue at Siret checkpoint.
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.
Wait Time Forecast
Statistics by Day
Border Queue Analysis at the Siret - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 10.12.2025 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Siret - bus 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 buses. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 10.12.2025 — 0 buses.
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 buses. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 10.12.2025 — 0 buses.
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 buses. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 10.12.2025 — 0 buses.
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 buses. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 10.12.2025 — 0 buses.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Siret - bus 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 Siret - bus 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 Siret By bus
Найкращі дні:
Tuesday-Friday (2 buses,
~2.7-3.7 год).
Уникайте:
Sunday (14 buses).
Порівняння черги по днях тижня
| День | Buses | Навантаження | Час очікування |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Пн | 5 | 36% | ~6.7-7.7 год |
| 🟢 Вт | 2 | 14% | ~2.7-3.7 год |
| 🟠 Ср | 11 | 79% | ~14.7-15.7 год |
| 🟢 Чт | 6 | 43% | ~8-9 год |
| 🟢 Пт | 3 | 21% | ~4-5 год |
| 🟡 Сб | 9 | 64% | ~12-13 год |
| 🔴 Нд | 14 | 100% | ~18.7-19.7 год |
Піковий час: Tuesday 03:00 - 05:00 та 08:00 - 10:00.
Середній час очікування: від 160 до 160 min..
На основі даних, найкращий час для перетину кордону — Tuesday або Friday, коли черга найменша.
Часті питання
Який день найкращий для перетину Siret by bus?
Tuesday або Friday — найменша черга (2 buses, ~2.7-3.7 год очікування).
Коли уникати перетину на Siret?
Sunday — пікове навантаження (14 buses).
Скільки часу чекати у черзі в середньому?
Залежить від дня: 2-4 год (Вт), 4-5 год (Пт), 6-8 год (Пн), 8-9 год (Чт), 12-13 год (Сб), 14-16 год (Ср), 18-20 год (Нд).
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
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
Weather
News
Contacts & Map
Border service contacts for 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
Emergency Contacts & Support
Romania Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
💡 Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
Useful Information for Border Crossing
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