Queue at Vicovu de Sus — Krasnoilsk (bus)
bus
85
min
Wait time
Much busier than usual
24°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much busier than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
0 buses
Peak load:
12 buses (~2 h 13 min)
Shortest queue:
0 buses (~15 min)
How long did the bus wait at the border?
How did you like this checkpoint?
2.0 · 2 reviews
Best time to cross Vicovu de Sus today
12:00↓89%−89%
15:00↓89%−89%
16:00↓89%−89%
Current Data
As of 10:40, at Vicovu de Sus checkpoint there are 7 buses waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Vicovu de Sus?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 37 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Vicovu de Sus?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 33 days ago
Does the EES system work at Vicovu de Sus border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Vicovu de Sus 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
Vicovu de Sus: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Vicovu de Sus 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 Vicovu de Sus 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.
The neighboring Romania checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
No queue detected — crossing without delays
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Vicovu de Sus - bus checkpoint for Yesterday
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Peak Hours
Travel Planning Vicovu de Sus By bus
Best days:
Monday-Friday (4 buses,
~0.7-1.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Friday (10 buses).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 4 | 40% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 10 | 100% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 15:00 - 17:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 100 up to 100 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Vicovu de Sus by bus?
Monday or Friday — shortest queue (4 buses, ~0.7-1.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Vicovu de Sus?
Friday 15:00-17:00 — peak load (10 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon), 1-3 hrs (Fri).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
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)
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 Equipment Vicovu de Sus
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Information not available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
User Reviews — 2.0/5 (2 reviews)
User sentiment toward the Vicovu de Sus checkpoint is strongly negative, with both travelers describing extreme delays and frustration. One passenger crossing by bus on June 17 waited six hours (from 11:45 to 18:00) without moving even a centimeter, ultimately forcing their bus to turn around and divert to a different checkpoint. The second traveler reported standing from 18:00 until 6:30 the next morning, with the overall schedule thrown off by roughly 12 hours. Both reviews attribute the standstill to the Romanian side rather than the Ukrainian side: travelers were told staff were staging a boycott over unpaid wages, and the Ukrainian side processed documents quickly while the Romanian side barely let vehicles through and then inspected everyone extremely slowly. Poor conditions compound the misery — no fuel stations, cafes, or usable restrooms, only filthy, foul toilets, in summer heat, with children and elderly passengers on board. A critical tip: the Romanian checkpoint reportedly does not operate at all between 20:00 and 8:00, so night arrivals face closures. Travelers should plan for delays of 6 to 12+ hours, carry water, food, and supplies, avoid overnight timing, and consider alternative crossings. The recurring pattern is severe Romanian-side congestion driven by labor disputes, near-total traffic stoppage in the evening, and inadequate roadside facilities.
⭐ 2.0/5
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Vicovu de Sus, By bus
Р
Це найгірший пункт пропуску, який я будь-коли пересікала. Їхали автобусом 17.06, стояли на цьому КПП 6 год в проміжку з 11.45 до 18.00! Навіть не зрушили з місця ні на 1 см!!!! На вулиці спекотно, в автобусі теж, бо мотор ге працює, поряд - поле, брудні смердючі засрані та повністю залиті сечею туалети часів початку 20 століття!!! Ні заправок, ні кафе, ні туалетів нормальних, нічого! В автобусі повно дітей, старших людей. А черга стоїть на місці, бо румуни не хочуть працювати! Виявилося ще й, що з 20.00 до 8.00 румунський КПП взагалі не працює. Нікому не раджу сюди їхати. Наш автобус зрештою розвернувя і поїхав на інший КПП.
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Я їхала автобусом вчора кордон Красноїльськ, то ми від 18 до 6:30 ранку тупо стояли , але нам пощастило бо це час вже з перевіркою документів Інші стоять досі, а перед деякими автобусами було по 10 перед ними ще До 9 вечора, якщо не пізніше, була така ситуація, що нічо не рухалось взагалі Виходили взнавали, що до чого, то казали, що в них бойкот бо ніби то їм не виплачують зарплату. І така ситуація була на всіх пропусках до румунів Укр сторона документи перевіряла швидко, але толку з того, якщо тамті не впускали Потім пускали і перевіряли всіх настільки повільно, що капєц. Графік збився на 12 годин! Тому плануйте свій час враховуючи це, бо це жах
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Vicovu de Sus
Address: Ukraine, Chernivtsi Oblast, Krasnoilsk Settlement Hromada, КПП Красноїльськ (Ucraina, Chernivtsi Regiune, Krasnoilsk Settlement Hromada, КПП Красноїльськ)
GPS Coordinates: 47.946829, 25.62072 Show on map
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Emergency Contacts & Support
Romania Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!