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Does the EES system work at Nyzhankovychi border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Nyzhankovychi border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.
The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
During the period 01.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Nyzhankovychi - cargo transport (up to 3.5 tons) 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 11:00 01.06.2026 — 394 trucks (up to 3.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 06:00 01.06.2026 — 403 trucks (up to 3.5 tons).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 01.06.2026 — 381 trucks (up to 3.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 13:00 01.06.2026 — 397 trucks (up to 3.5 tons).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 23:00 01.06.2026 — 371 trucks (up to 3.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 18:00 01.06.2026 — 381 trucks (up to 3.5 tons).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 01.06.2026 — 403 trucks (up to 3.5 tons). The highest point was recorded at 00:00 01.06.2026 — 421 trucks (up to 3.5 tons).
To avoid long queues at the Nyzhankovychi - cargo transport (up to 3.5 tons) 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 22:00 and 23:00 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 Nyzhankovychi - cargo transport (up to 3.5 tons) checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Our Data vs Official Source
Best days:
Friday-Thursday (394 buses,
~65.7-66.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (433 buses).
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 433 | 100% | ~72.2-73.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 433 | 100% | ~72.2-73.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 425 | 98% | ~70.8-71.8 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 414 | 96% | ~69-70 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 394 | 91% | ~65.7-66.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 416 | 96% | ~69.3-70.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 433 | 100% | ~72.2-73.2 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 06:00 - 08:00 and 07:00 - 09:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 500 up to 22740 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Friday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Nyzhankovychi by bus?
Friday or Thursday — shortest queue (394 buses, ~65.7-66.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Nyzhankovychi?
Sunday — peak load (433 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 65-67 hrs (Fri), 69-70 hrs (Thu), 69-71 hrs (Sat), 70-72 hrs (Wed), 72-74 hrs (Mon, Tue, Sun).
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
| Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) |
Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
To ensure a quick inspection, make sure you have the basic set of documents. A full list of requirements and exceptions is available on our Border Crossing Rules page.
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: Ukraine: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Poland: Data not found
Address:
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