Queue at Chop (Tysa) — Zahony (cargo transport)
cargo transport
≈16 hr 15 min
+11%
Wait time
Much quieter than usual
21°C
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much quieter than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
94 trucks
Peak load:
156 trucks (~311 h 15 min)
Shortest queue:
87 trucks (~174 h 15 min)
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Best time to cross Chop (Tysa) today
04:00↓50%−50%
05:00typical queue
16:00typical queue
Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Chop (Tysa)
Current Data
As of 00:31, at Chop (Tysa) checkpoint there are 8 cargo vehicles waiting.
Does the EES system work at Chop (Tysa) border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Chop (Tysa) 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.
Live Cameras
Live Webcam Chop (Tysa) in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Chop (Tysa).
Záhony - Incoming freight traffic
During a state of emergency in Ukraine, cameras are not available to the public.
Truck Traffic Bans
Chop (Tysa): Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Chop (Tysa) 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 trucks at Chop (Tysa) 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 Hungary checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Hungary 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
Real Data
Increased Load
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 30.07.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 09:00 30.07.2026 — 3 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 30.07.2026 — 3 trucks.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 21:00 30.07.2026 — 3 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 30.07.2026 — 3 trucks.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport 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 9:00 and 21:00 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 Chop (Tysa) - cargo transport 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
16h 15min
(8 cars)
Official Data
16h 15min
(8 cars)
Data matches
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Chop (Tysa) By freight transport
Best days:
Friday-Thursday (94 trucks,
~188-189 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (447 trucks).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 385 | 86% | ~770-771 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 296 | 66% | ~592-593 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 194 | 43% | ~388-389 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 104 | 23% | ~208-209 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 94 | 21% | ~188-189 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 273 | 61% | ~546-547 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 447 | 100% | ~894-895 hrs |
Peak time: Friday 00:00 - 02:00 and 23:00 - 01:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 120 up to 119040 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Friday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Chop (Tysa) by truck?
Friday or Thursday — shortest queue (94 trucks, ~188-189 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Chop (Tysa)?
Sunday — peak load (447 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 188-189 hrs (Fri), 208-209 hrs (Thu), 388-389 hrs (Wed), 546-547 hrs (Sat), 592-593 hrs (Tue), 770-771 hrs (Mon), 894-895 hrs (Sun).
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 trucks (TIR)
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need:
Driver's documents:
- Passport
- Driving license of the appropriate category
- Registration in the "eCherha" system
Cargo documents:
- Bill of lading (CMR)
- Customs declarations and other documents depending on the type of transport
Licensing:
- License for international transport in paper form with a QR code
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: Hungary
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
from
14 EUR
/ 1 day
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Chop (Tysa)
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: Available
Veterinary: Available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Hungary:
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Chop (Tysa)
Address: 89460, Zakarpattia Oblast, Uzhhorod District, village of Solomoniwe, 0th kilometer of the M-06 Kyiv - Chop highway. (89460, Закарпатська обл., Ужгородський район, с. Соломоново, 0-й км автошляху М-06 Київ - Чоп)
Phone: +38 (0312) 64-96-00, 61-22-07, +380312711230
Email: 305.zk.chop-zalizn.map@customs.gov.ua
GPS Coordinates: 48.418594, 22.170066 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the M12 highway to Ternopil, from Ternopil via the M12 highway to Stryi, from Stryi via the M06 highway to Mukachevo, from Mukachevo via the M24 highway to Velyka Dobron, from Velyka Dobron via the M25 highway to Chop, from Chop via the M06 highway to the Chop border checkpoint.
Nearest checkpoints
- Dzvinkove – 16.8 km
- Kosyno – 27.9 km
- Luzhanka – 41 km
- Vilok – 61.1 km
- Velyka Palad – 71 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Slovakia Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Slovakia
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!