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Peak load hours
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Best crossing times
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On Sunday, 7 June 2026, the queue forecast for vehicles at Mali Selmentsi predicts wait times of 15–159 minutes, with an average of 60 minutes (all hours Kyiv time). The calmest upcoming window is tomorrow between 01:00 and 03:00, with a minimum wait of 15 minutes. After this quiet period, the queue will build steadily, reaching 105 minutes by 21:00 tonight and 111 minutes by 20:00. Mali Selmentsi will experience its primary peak tomorrow between 14:00 and 17:00, with waits peaking at 159 minutes—roughly ten times longer than the early-morning minimum. A secondary peak occurs tomorrow at 15:00 with waits of 159 minutes, matching the worst-hour intensity. Crossing Mali Selmentsi tomorrow before 03:00 instead of tomorrow between 14:00 and 17:00 saves approximately 2 hours 24 minutes.
Next update: tomorrow at 00:00.
Best time to cross Mali Selmentsi tomorrow
Current Data
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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
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
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: Monday 10:00 - 12:00 and 11:00 - 13:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 300 up to 300 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
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)
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
| 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
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 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)
- 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 Facilities Mali Selmentsi
Transport Type: automobile
Amenities:
Checkpoint Controls:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Slovakia:
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Mali Selmentsi
Address:
GPS Coordinates: 48.511129, 22.154123 Show on map
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