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Current Data

As of 18:32, there is no queue at Brichen checkpoint.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

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Brichen: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Brichen 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 Brichen 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 (Moldova), 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.

Forecast for next 6 hours

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What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 0 buses
Peak load: 0 buses (~15 min)
Shortest queue: 0 buses (~15 min)

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
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Travel Planning Brichen By bus

Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette

Required Documents

Green Card Insurance: Activation Time

CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing

Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:

When does it become active?
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.

This rule applies to all types of purchase:

  • Online purchase (active tomorrow)
  • Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
  • Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)

What to do?

  • Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
  • Use your existing policy (if not expired)
  • NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.

Buy Green Card online:

For bus passengers

To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova by passenger bus, prepare the following documents:

Personal documents:

  • Valid biometric passport

Proof of travel:

  • Bus ticket and confirmation of the purpose of the trip (e.g., hotel reservation)

Mandatory:

  • Medical insurance policy valid in the EU

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 Brichen

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: Moldova: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found

Weather

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Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Brichen

Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Brichen

GPS Coordinates: 48.378565, 27.04595 Show on map

How to get there

Brichen border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Ukraine.

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News

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26 Nov

EES system started operation at Giurgiulești–Galați and Cahul–Oancea border crossings (Service Nakordoni.eu)

16 Jan 2025

Entry rules to Moldova updated: drivers must have a valid technical inspection certificate, otherwise entry may be denied. (DPSU)

09 Dec 2024

Border crossing operations with Moldova have been temporarily suspended due to technical issues with Moldova's customs database. (DPSU)

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