Queue at Mali Selmentsi — Velke Slemence (and cyclists) (pedestrian)
pedestrian
15
min
Wait time
Outdated Data
19°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
17 pedestrians
Peak load:
23 pedestrians (~2 h 33 min)
Shortest queue:
0 pedestrians (~15 min)
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Best time to cross Mali Selmentsi tomorrow
05:00↓95%−95%
06:00typical queue
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Mali Selmentsi
Current Data
As of 15:12, there is no queue at Mali Selmentsi checkpoint.
How long is the wait in the border queue at Mali Selmentsi?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 1 050 min (~17 hours 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 31 day ago
Does the EES system work at Mali Selmentsi border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Mali Selmentsi 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
Mali Selmentsi: 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 Mali Selmentsi 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 pedestrians at Mali Selmentsi 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
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 Mali Selmentsi - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 29.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Mali Selmentsi - pedestrian checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).
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 Mali Selmentsi - pedestrian 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 Mali Selmentsi On foot
Best days:
Tuesday-Sunday (15 pedestrians,
~1.5-2.5 hrs).
Avoid:
Friday (29 pedestrians).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 27 | 93% | ~2.7-3.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 15 | 52% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 25 | 86% | ~2.5-3.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 29 | 100% | ~2.9-3.9 hrs |
| 🟠 Sat | 25 | 86% | ~2.5-3.5 hrs |
| 🟡 Sun | 18 | 62% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 21:00 - 23:00 and 10:00 - 12:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 180 up to 180 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Mali Selmentsi on foot?
Tuesday or Sunday — shortest queue (15 pedestrians, ~1.5-2.5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Mali Selmentsi?
Friday — peak load (29 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Tue, Sun), 2-4 hrs (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat).
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 pedestrians
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova on foot, prepare:
Main documents:
- Biometric passport
- Medical insurance
Confirmation of the purpose of the trip and the availability of sufficient financial means
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 Mali Selmentsi
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Not Available;
Toilets: Available;
Food Facilities: Not Available;
Duty Free Shops: Available;
Mobile Communication: 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: 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: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Slovakia:
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Nearest airports
If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.
All airport boardsContacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Mali Selmentsi
Address: 076 77, Slovakia, Region of Košice, Veľké Slemence, Miklósa Zeleiho 227 (076 77, Словаччина, Кошицький край, Великі Селменці, Miklósa Zeleiho 227)
GPS Coordinates: 48.511129, 22.154123 Show on map
Nearest checkpoints
- Uzhhorod – 17.8 km
- Malyi Bereznii – 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!