As of 04:13 the wait at Vyshne-Nemetske is ≈2 hr 15 min. 1 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 117 min to 2 hr 33 min.
Updated (local time, UTC+2)Forecast for next 6 hours
Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.
Fri · 25.09.2026
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 06:00, 07:00, 09:00.
ActualTrucks
Today (Fri · 25.09.2026): Peak load 06:00 — 0 trucks (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 06:00 — 0 trucks (~2 h 15 min) · Next hours: 06:00 — 0, 07:00 — 0, 08:00 — 0, 09:00 — 0, 10:00 — 0, 11:00 — 0
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• Tonight (04:00–06:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~35 min, light traffic (peaks at ~135 min around 11:00).
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~3 h, moderate load (peaks at ~6 h 30 min around 23:00).
Best time to cross: Tonight (04:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 06:00.
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Vyshne-Nemetske - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 24.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Vyshne-Nemetske - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 08:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 20:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 1 to 1 truck. The lowest point was observed at 00:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 24.09.2026 — 1 truck.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Vyshne-Nemetske - cargo transport 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 4:00 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 Vyshne-Nemetske - cargo transport checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Data Comparison
Data Comparison
Our Data vs Official Source
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Vyshne-Nemetske By freight transport
Best days:
Monday, Sunday (1 truck,
~2.3-3.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Friday (12 trucks).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 1 | 8% | ~2.3-3.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 9 | 75% | ~18.3-19.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 12 | 100% | ~24.3-25.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 5 | 42% | ~10.3-11.3 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 22:00 - 00:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 1455 up to 1455 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Vyshne-Nemetske by truck?
Monday or Sunday — shortest queue (1 truck, ~2.3-3.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Vyshne-Nemetske?
Friday 22:00-00:00 — peak load (12 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 2-4 hrs (Mon), 10-12 hrs (Sun), 18-20 hrs (Wed), 24-26 hrs (Fri).
Best Time to Cross Vyshne-Nemetske today
Current Data
Does the EES system work at Vyshne-Nemetske border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Vyshne-Nemetske 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
Truck Traffic Bans
Vyshne-Nemetske: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Slovak border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Vyshne-Nemetske 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 trucks at Vyshne-Nemetske 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.
At the neighboring Slovakia checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Slovakia is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.
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Required Documents
Documents for crossing the border from the EU
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
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 Equipment Vyshne-Nemetske
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Slovakia: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Vyshne-Nemetske
Address: Košice Region, Sobrance District, Vyšne Nemecké village.
Phone: +421961754120
GPS Coordinates: 48.653606, 22.26571 Show on map
How to get there
By car:
from Bratislava take route E58 to Nitra, from Nitra take route E58 to Zvolen, from Zvolen take route E58 to Rimavská Sobota, from Rimavská Sobota take route E58 to Košice, from Košice take route E58 to Michalovce, from Michalovce take route E58 to Vyšné Nemecké and then to the border checkpoint "Vyšné Nemecké".
Nearest checkpoints
- Velke Slemence (and cyclists) – 17.8 km
- Ubla – 28 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
If the queue is long: a quick check before you join it
- Fuel: fill up before the border — the engine runs for hours in the queue and the first station across may be 20–30 km away (fuel prices nearby).
- Water and food for 4–6 hours, a bag for rubbish.
- Power bank and cable — you need the phone for eCherha, navigation and reporting the queue.
- Some cash in the currency of the country you are entering — not every kiosk or station near the border takes cards.
- Documents in one place: passport, vehicle registration, insurance, Green Card (full list).
- Toilets, cafés, currency exchange — services near the crossing.