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Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Vicovu de Sus?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 34 days ago
Does the EES system work at Vicovu de Sus border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Vicovu de Sus 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.
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Forecast for next 6 hours
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Statistics by Day
Border Queue Analysis at the Vicovu de Sus - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 30.01.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Vicovu de Sus - 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 30.01.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 30.01.2026 — 2 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 30.01.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.01.2026 — 2 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 30.01.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.01.2026 — 2 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 30.01.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 30.01.2026 — 2 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Vicovu de Sus - 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 1:00 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 Vicovu de Sus - 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 Vicovu de Sus By car
Best days:
Monday (2 cars,
~0.2-1.2 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (2 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 2 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Vicovu de Sus by car?
Monday — shortest queue (2 cars, ~0.2-1.2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Vicovu de Sus?
Monday — peak load (2 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon).
Live Cameras
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Supermarkets nearby
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 Vicovu de Sus
Transport Type: automobile
Amenities:
Checkpoint Controls:
Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Weather
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Vicovu de Sus
Address:
GPS Coordinates: 47.948496, 25.620864 Show on map
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