Queue at Malyi Bereznii — Ubla
passenger car
45
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Much busier than usual
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Quick answer
As of 15:00 the wait at Malyi Bereznii is 45 min. 5 vehicles are in the queue.
Updated (local time, UTC+3)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.
Thu · 15.10.2026
LIVE5 cars (~45 min)Quieter than usual
As of 15:00 there are 5 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~45 min; usually at this hour: 6 cars (quieter than usual).
Now5 cars~45 minRecommended times
17:002 cars~45 minPeak load
18:001 car~20 minShortest queue
19:001 car~22 minRecommended times
20:002 cars~25 minBetter to avoid
21:001 car~22 minRecommended times
22:001 car~22 minBetter to avoid
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 15:00, 20:00, 22:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 18:00, 19:00, 21:00.
ActualNowPredicted 6Cars
Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 2 cars (~45 min), Shortest queue 18:00 — 1 car (~20 min) · Next hours: 17:00 — 2, 18:00 — 1, 19:00 — 1, 20:00 — 2, 21:00 — 1, 22:00 — 1
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Malyi Bereznii (passenger cars) — updated at 14:00, covering the rest of today.
• Midday today (15:00–17:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~30 min, light traffic (peaks at ~45 min around 20:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).
Next update: today at 16:00.
• Midday today (15:00–17:00): ~25 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~30 min, light traffic (peaks at ~45 min around 20:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~20 min, light traffic.
Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).
Next update: today at 16:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Malyi Bereznii — Cars, UA → SK
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Tuesday, 07:00–09:00
~0 cars
Heaviest load
Tuesday, 10:00–13:00
~36 cars
Quietest day
Wednesday
on average 2 cars
Busiest day
Sunday
on average 9 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 0 cars · weekend: 7 cars
Weekly picture: days × hours
| on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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| Monday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | 6 | — | — | 0 | — | 11 | — | 12 | — | — | 0 | — | 7 | 5 | — | — | 0 | 8 | — |
| Tuesday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 65 | 5 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | 0 | 15 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | 18 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Thursday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 15 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
| Friday | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 3 | — | — | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5 | — | 3 | 0 | — |
| Saturday | 0 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | — | 0 | 15 | — | 15 | 1 | 20 | — | 4 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| Sunday | 0 | — | — | 0 | — | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 15 | — | 10 | 0 | — | 25 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | — | — | 8 | — | — |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Wednesday: on average 2 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Sunday: on average 9 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Tuesday between 07:00 and 09:00.
- Peak load is on Tuesday between 10:00 and 13:00 (up to 36 cars).
Calculated from 589 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Malyi Bereznii (Cars, UA → SK) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (2 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Malyi Bereznii (Cars, UA → SK)?
Queues are usually shortest on Tuesday between 07:00 and 09:00. The worst time is Tuesday between 10:00 and 13:00.
Data updated: 15.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv
Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛
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 14.10.2026 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 stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 09:00 14.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 14.10.2026 — 0 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 0 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 10 cars. The lowest point was observed at 18:00 14.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 14.10.2026 — 10 cars.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 0 to 0 cars. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 14.10.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 14.10.2026 — 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 5:00 and 9:00 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
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Official Data
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Data matches
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Malyi Bereznii By car
Best days:
Tuesday–Wednesday (12 cars,
~1.5-2.5 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (21 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 13 | 62% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 12 | 57% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 12 | 57% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 15 | 71% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 15 | 71% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 21 | 100% | ~2.4-3.4 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 21 | 100% | ~2.4-3.4 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 15:00 - 17:00 and 14:00 - 16:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 33 up to 183 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Malyi Bereznii by car?
Tuesday or Wednesday — shortest queue (12 cars, ~1.5-2.5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Malyi Bereznii?
Sunday — peak load (21 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon–Fri), 2-4 hrs (Sat–Sun).
How did you like this checkpoint?
2.9 · 13 review
Best Time to Cross Malyi Bereznii today
18:00↓84%−84%
19:00↓76%−76%
21:00↓76%−76%
Current Data
As of 15:00, at Malyi Bereznii checkpoint there are 5 cars waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Malyi Bereznii?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 20 min (~20 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 3 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Malyi Bereznii?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 17 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 44 km/h
610 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
44 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents
5
Road works
4.9 km
Single alternate line traffic. Roadworks
4.9 km
Road works
4.9 km
Single alternate line traffic. Roadworks
4.9 km
Road works
10.2 km
Single alternate line traffic. Roadworks
10.2 km
Road works
10.2 km
Single alternate line traffic. Roadworks
10.2 km
Road works
16.4 km
Construction work
16.4 km
On the other side of the border
Heavy traffic
44 km/h
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.
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.
Buy Green Card online:
VUSO ARX UNIQA
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 Equipment Malyi Bereznii
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Available;
Toilets: Available;
Food Facilities: Not Available;
Duty Free Shops: Available;
Mobile Communication: Not Available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
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 operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Fuel Prices
| Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMIC | 91.96 | 88.96 | - | 98.62 | 47.84 |
| Chipo | - | 89.55 | - | 99.83 | 47.60 |
| Motto | - | 83.40 | - | 102.90 | 62.40 |
| UPG | 91.90 | 88.90 | - | 97.90 | 46.90 |
| VST | - | 85.90 | - | 99.90 | 46.90 |
| WOG | 95.90 | 92.90 | - | 100.90 | 48.90 |
| 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.
Nearest airports
If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.
All airport boardsUser Reviews — 2.7/5 (10 reviews)
The recent reviews for the Malyi Bereznii border checkpoint reveal a generally mixed experience, with an average rating of 2.7 out of 5. Many users report frequent problems with the traffic light system, noting that it is often out of service for several hours. For example, one reviewer mentioned that there was no light from 7:00 until 17:00, while another said the light was down until 13:00 and then only resumed after 17:00. These outages lead to long queues, with reports of 10‑car lines and processing rates of roughly five vehicles per hour, meaning a full crossing can take up to five hours. Some travelers managed to cross both borders within a three‑hour window, but this appears to be an exception rather than the rule. Tips emerging from the comments include planning for significant delays, checking the light’s operational status in advance, and possibly using alternative routes when the checkpoint is known to be non‑functional. Overall sentiment leans slightly negative, reflecting frustration with inconsistent service and the need for better infrastructure maintenance at Malyi Bereznii.
⭐ 2.7/5
10 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Malyi Bereznii, By car
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Чистой воді издевательство над людьми
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Можливо комусь пригодиться в кпп Мал.Березн. не працює дюті фрі, на ремонті
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Сьогодні ранком пройшли за 3 години обидві границі від 8 до 11
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Пропускають по 5 машин в годину
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Ніяких змін: 5 автівок за годину
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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. (89000, Закарпатська область, Великоберезнянський район, село Малий Березний, вулиця Ублянська, 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 checkpoints
- Uzhhorod – 28 km
- Mali Selmentsi – 45.8 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Hungary Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Hungary
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
Malyi Bereznii: what this crossing is
Route: Uzhhorod — Malyi Bereznii — Ubla (SK). About 35 km (~40 min) from Uzhhorod, 1 km from Ubla, and 92 km (~1 h 15 min) from Košice. Working hours: 24/7.
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.
At a glance
- As of 15:00 the wait at Malyi Bereznii is 45 min. 5 vehicles are in the queue.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Wednesday, the quietest window is 00:00–02:00.