Forecast for next 6 hours7-day queue forecast
Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.Typical daily peak queue for the week ahead
Sun · 13.09.202613–19 September 2026
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 16:00, 17:00, 18:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 02:00, 04:00, 23:00.
Cars
Today (Sun · 13.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 7 cars (~59 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 1 car (~15 min) · Next hours: 02:00 — 1, 03:00 — 1, 04:00 — 1, 05:00 — 2, 06:00 — 2, 07:00 — 3
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• Tonight (02:00–06:00): ~20 min, light traffic (peaks at ~35 min around 05:00).
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~50 min, moderate load.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~45 min, moderate load.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~20 min, light traffic (peaks at ~35 min around 22:00).
Best time to cross: Tonight (02:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 04:00.
Peak load: Tue 15.09 — 12 cars (12:00) · Shortest queue: Sat 19.09 — 1 car (04:00) · Today (Sun · 13.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 7 cars (~59 min), Shortest queue 02:00 — 1 car (~15 min) · Next hours: 02:00 — 1, 03:00 — 1, 04:00 — 1, 05:00 — 2, 06:00 — 2, 07:00 — 3
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 Unguri - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 12.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Unguri - 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 11:00 12.09.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 11:00 12.09.2026 — 0 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Unguri - passenger car checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Unguri By car
Best days:
Tuesday–Wednesday (4 cars,
~0.7-1.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (35 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Tue | 4 | 11% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 4 | 11% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 10 | 29% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 35 | 100% | ~3.8-4.8 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 5 | 14% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
Peak time: Sunday 11:00 - 13:00 and 12:00 - 14:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 63 up to 63 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Unguri by car?
Wednesday or Tuesday — shortest queue (4 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Unguri?
Saturday — peak load (35 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Tue–Wed, Sun), 1-3 hrs (Fri), 3-5 hrs (Sat).
Best Time to Cross Unguri today
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Unguri
Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Unguri?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 31 min (~31 minute)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 21 day ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Unguri?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 7 days ago
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Free flow 51 km/h
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Unguri: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Unguri 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 Unguri 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 Moldova 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).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
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)
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)
- 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 Unguri
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Moldova: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Unguri
Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Unguri
GPS Coordinates: 48.400406, 27.881868 Show on map
How to get there
Unguri border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Ukraine.