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Queue at Chop (Tysa) — Zahony

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33 min +50%
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Best time to cross today

13:00↓11%−11%
14:00↓62%−62%
17:00↓74%−74%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

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Here: 3 cars

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Current Data

As of 09:15, at Chop (Tysa) checkpoint there are 3 cars waiting.

How long does it take to cross the border at Chop (Tysa)?

According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 47 days ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Chop (Tysa)?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 3 days ago

Does the EES system work at Chop (Tysa) border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Chop (Tysa) border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.

The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.

Other Side

Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of Hungary — Zahony.

Light traffic 40 km/h

49 min ago

Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.

Light traffic 40 km/h
Nearby Road Incidents 5
Road works
Flag of Ukraine 6.6 km
Road works
Flag of Hungary 6.6 km
Road works
Flag of Ukraine 6.7 km
Road works
Flag of Hungary 6.7 km
Closure
Flag of Hungary 22.2 km
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On the other side of the border
Free flow 40 km/h
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Forecast for next 6 hours

Smart Forecast
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 9 cars
Peak load: 13 cars (~1 h 34 min)
Shortest queue: 8 cars (~1 h 0 min)
Smart learning factor: 1.87x

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

05:00 10:00 01:00

✅ Best crossing times

Recommended times:

02:00 03:00 04:00
Today's forecast – generated at 00:00

At Chop (Tysa), passenger car queues are forecasted at 15-117 minutes. Avoid peak hours at 05:00, 10:00, and 01:00. Best crossing times are 02:00, 03:00, or 04:00.

Next update: today at 10:00.
ℹ️ How is the forecast calculated? ▼
Data source:

Automatic calculation based on historical queue data and current checkpoint situation.

Factors considered:

The model analyzes typical load patterns by time of day and day of week.

Limitations:

Actual waiting time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances (repairs, incidents, seasonal peaks).

Improvements:

Forecast accuracy improves with more real-time data from users and official sources.

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Statistics by Day

Border Queue Analysis at the Chop (Tysa) - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 28.04.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Chop (Tysa) - passenger car 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 28.04.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 28.04.2026 — 3 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 28.04.2026 — 2 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 28.04.2026 — 3 cars.

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 28.04.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 21:00 28.04.2026 — 3 cars.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 28.04.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 28.04.2026 — 3 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Chop (Tysa) - passenger car 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 :00 and 13:00 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) - 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 Chop (Tysa) By car

Best days: Tuesday-Monday (11 cars, ~1.1-2.1 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (18 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟡 Mon1161%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🟡 Tue1161%~1.1-2.1 hrs
🟠 Wed1478%~1.4-2.4 hrs
🟠 Thu1478%~1.4-2.4 hrs
🟡 Fri1372%~1.3-2.3 hrs
🔴 Sat18100%~1.8-2.8 hrs
🟠 Sun1478%~1.4-2.4 hrs

Peak time: Wednesday 09:00 - 11:00 and 23:00 - 01:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 150 up to 180 min..

Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Chop (Tysa) by car?

Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (11 cars, ~1.1-2.1 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Chop (Tysa)?

Saturday — peak load (18 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).

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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.

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.

Buy Green Card online:

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 IDMilitary commissariat (1-2 weeks)
VLK CertificateMilitary commissariat (1-3 days)
Booking CertificateTCC of your region (1-5 days)
Exit Permit from TCCTCC 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

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

Vehicle Technical Requirements

Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:

Lighting (CRITICAL)
  • Low beam headlights work (must be on constantly in EU)
  • High beam works
  • Brake lights illuminate
  • Reverse lights work
  • Parking lights work
Brakes & Steering
  • Brakes respond instantly
  • Turn signals work (left and right)
  • Horn works
  • Steering wheel turns easily
Visibility
  • Windshield wipers work
  • All three mirrors in place
  • No cracks longer than 30 cm
Tires (IMPORTANT)
  • Tread minimum 1.6 mm
  • November-March: ONLY winter tires (mandatory in Poland)
  • No bulges or damage
Equipment (EU law)
  • Reflective vests for EVERY passenger
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher (minimum 1 kg)
  • 2 warning triangles OR emergency beacons
If something doesn't work, repair it BEFORE the border. Border guards can deny exit.

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.

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Facilities

Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Chop (Tysa)

Transport Type: automobile

 Working Hours: 24/7 

Amenities:

Room for Mother and Child: Not available;
Toilets: Available;
Food Facilities: Available;
Duty-Free Shops: Available;
Mobile Communication: Available (details provided by mobile operators);
Wi-Fi Access: Not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Available;
Crossing with Pets: Available;

Checkpoint Controls:

Phytosanitary: Available
Veterinary: Available
Ecological: Available
Sanitary: Available
Cultural Heritage Control: Not available
International Road_transport Control: Available

Total number of lanes: Ukraine: 13

Total number of lanes: Hungary: 18

Weather

Weather at checkpoint Chop (Tysa)

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Fuel Prices

📅 27.04.2026📍 Zakarpattia OblastUAH/liter
Petrol Station NameA 95+A 95A 92DieselLPG
AMIC74.2471.10-87.1548.67
Chipo-71.60-87.9248.74
Motto-74.98-91.9852.98
UPG74.9072.90-86.9049.00
VST-71.90-87.9048.90
WOG78.9075.90-89.9049.90
Avias--53.99--
BRSM-Nafta-69.92-86.5647.25
Market-69.90-88.9046.99
OKKO78.9075.90-89.9049.90
Ukrnafta71.9968.9965.9973.9941.99
The prices are approximate.

User Reviews

Chop (Tysa) receives overwhelmingly negative reviews with travelers reporting severely long wait times. The primary complaint is that Hungarian border officials process vehicles extremely slowly, with only 2 windows operational and processing just 6 vehicles at a time, taking 40-60 minutes per car. This creates major bottlenecks affecting the overall crossing time. Wait times range dramatically from 4 to 15 hours: one traveler waited 8 hours with only 50 cars ahead (#2), another spent 5 hours total crossing both borders despite minimal traffic (#3), and one reported 15 hours (#7). The Ukrainian side operates more efficiently but is constrained by slow Hungarian procedures. Only one reviewer reported crossing both borders in 50 minutes (#1), suggesting rare instances of efficiency. Travelers consistently describe poor conditions including dirty facilities and disorganization. The checkpoint appears understaffed on the Hungarian side, with significant variation in processing times suggesting inconsistent management. Most reviews recommend avoiding this crossing if possible due to the extreme delays and frustration.
⭐ 2.1/5 8 reviews

User Reviews

Reviews about the checkpoint Chop (Tysa), By car

2.4
★★☆☆☆
12 reviews
All Positive Negative

This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu.

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.

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.

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News

Filtered News

10 Apr

European Entry/Exit System (EES) launches on 10 April 2026 (Service Nakordoni.eu)

10 Apr

Hungary: increased fines for carriers violating mandatory transit routes (AsMAP Ukraine (International Road Carriers Association))

28 Oct

EES system launched at all Hungarian border checkpoints with Ukraine (DPSU)

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Emergency Contacts & Support

Ukraine Emergency Services
Slovakia Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Slovakia
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!

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