Queue at Malyi Bereznii — Ubla
passenger car
117
min
Wait time
Much busier than usual
24°C
Inside checkpoint: 20 cars9 min updated
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much busier than usual
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
9 cars
Peak load:
11 cars (~1 h 19 min)
Shortest queue:
4 cars (~39 min)
Smart learning factor: 1.81x
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
10:00
14:00
19:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
21:00
22:00
23:00
Forecast for Malyi Bereznii (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 15:00.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~30 min, light traffic.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 15:00.
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Best time to cross Malyi Bereznii today
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Malyi Bereznii
Current Data
As of 09:00, at Malyi Bereznii checkpoint there are 17 cars waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Malyi Bereznii?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 15 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Malyi Bereznii?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 150 min (~2 hours 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 5 days ago
Does the EES system work at Malyi Bereznii border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Malyi Bereznii 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.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Heavy traffic 60 km/h
1 h ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Heavy traffic
60 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Closure
4.9 km
4.9 km
Closure
4.9 km
4.9 km
Closure
10.2 km
10.2 km
Closure
10.2 km
10.2 km
Road works
16.4 km
16.4 km
Malyi Bereznii: 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 Malyi Bereznii 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 cars at Malyi Bereznii 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.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Malyi Bereznii - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 16.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Malyi Bereznii - 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 16.07.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 16.07.2026 — 8 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 16.07.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 16.07.2026 — 3 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 16.07.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 16.07.2026 — 0 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 16.07.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 16.07.2026 — 0 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Malyi Bereznii - 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 5:00 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 Malyi Bereznii - 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
Data Comparison
Our Data vs Official Source
Our Data
1h 57min
(17 cars)
Official Data
1h 57min
(17 cars)
Data matches
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Malyi Bereznii By car
Best days:
Tuesday-Monday (13 cars,
~1.3-2.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (22 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 15 | 68% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 13 | 59% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 15 | 68% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 17 | 77% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 16 | 73% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 22 | 100% | ~2.2-3.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 21 | 95% | ~2.1-3.1 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 07:00 - 09:00 and 17:00 - 19:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 60 up to 276 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Malyi Bereznii by car?
Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (13 cars, ~1.3-2.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Malyi Bereznii?
Saturday — peak load (22 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri), 2-4 hrs (Sat, Sun).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
- Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
- VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
- Booking Certificate (from TCC)
- Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
If you don't have documents:
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
Where to obtain:
| 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.
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.
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.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
For passenger cars
To ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
Driver's documents:
- Biometric passport
- International driving license
- Medical insurance
Vehicle documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
- Mandatory insurance policy Green Card
Equipment:
- First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest
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.
Highway Vignette
Highway Vignette: Slovakia
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
from
8.1 EUR
/ 1 day
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Malyi Bereznii
Transport Type: automobile
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Room for Mother and Child: Available;
Toilets: Available;
Food Facilities: Not available;
Duty-Free Shops: Available;
Mobile Communication: Not available (details provided by mobile operators);
Wi-Fi Access: Available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Available;
Crossing with Pets: Available;
Checkpoint Controls:
Phytosanitary: Available
Veterinary: Available
Ecological: Available
Sanitary: Not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Not available
International Road_transport Control: Not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Slovakia:
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
Fuel Prices
| Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMIC | 76.45 | 73.73 | - | 74.99 | 38.99 |
| Chipo | - | 75.07 | - | 75.50 | 38.42 |
| Motto | - | 74.80 | - | 88.80 | 52.90 |
| UPG | 75.90 | 73.90 | - | 74.15 | 38.40 |
| VST | - | 74.90 | - | 76.90 | 38.40 |
| WOG | 81.90 | 78.90 | - | 79.90 | 41.90 |
| Avias | - | - | 53.99 | - | - |
| BRSM-Nafta | - | 71.63 | - | 78.33 | 43.01 |
| Market | - | 74.90 | - | 81.90 | 42.90 |
| OKKO | 81.90 | 78.90 | - | 85.90 | 45.90 |
| Ukrnafta | 71.99 | 68.99 | 65.99 | 73.99 | 41.99 |
The prices are approximate.
User Reviews — 3.1/5 (10 reviews)
User reviews for the Malyi Bereznii border checkpoint indicate a generally neutral sentiment, with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5. Reviewers report varying wait times, from 3 hours to 5 hours or more, with some mentioning that only 5 cars are allowed to pass per hour. Tips from reviewers include avoiding the checkpoint during peak hours and being prepared for potential power outages, which can cause delays. For example, one reviewer noted that there was no power from 7:00 to 17:00, while another mentioned that the 'duty-free' shop was under repair. To minimize wait times, travelers may want to consider crossing the border early in the morning, as one reviewer reported passing through both borders in 3 hours from 8 to 11 am.
⭐ 3.1/5
10 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Malyi Bereznii, By car
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Можливо комусь пригодиться в кпп Мал.Березн. не працює дюті фрі, на ремонті
Н
Сьогодні ранком пройшли за 3 години обидві границі від 8 до 11
В
Пропускають по 5 машин в годину
Ю
Ніяких змін: 5 автівок за годину
C
5 годин вийшло на все
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Malyi Bereznii
Address: 89000, Zakarpattia Oblast, Velykobereznyanskyi District, Village of Malyi Bereznii, Ublanska Street, 50.
Phone: +38 044 527-63-63
GPS Coordinates: 48.883723, 22.420635 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the M06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne via the M06 highway to Lviv, from Lviv via the N13 highway to Sambir, from Sambir via the N13 highway to Staryi Sambir, from Staryi Sambir via the N13 highway to Velykyi Bereznyi, from Velykyi Bereznyi via the N13 highway to Malyi Bereznyi, from Malyi Bereznyi via the R58 highway to the Malyi Bereznyi checkpoint.
Nearest border checkpoints
- Uzhhorod – 28 км
- Mali Selmentsi – 45.8 км
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Hungary Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Hungary
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!