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Queue at Paternieki — Grigorovshchina

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15 min
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Current Data

As of 04:03, there is no queue at Paternieki checkpoint.

Does the EES system work at Paternieki border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Paternieki 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.

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 Belarus — Grigorovshchina.

Forecast for next 6 hours

Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 0 cars
Peak load: 0 cars (~15 min)
Shortest queue: 0 cars (~15 min)

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Statistics by Day

Border Queue Analysis at the Paternieki - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

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Peak Hours

Travel Planning Paternieki By car

Best days: Saturday-Wednesday (38 cars, ~6.3-7.3 hrs).
Avoid: Monday (59 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🔴 Mon59100%~9.8-10.8 hrs
🟡 Wed3966%~6.5-7.5 hrs
🟡 Sat3864%~6.3-7.3 hrs

Peak time: Saturday 08:00 - 10:00 and 12:00 - 14:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 400 up to 400 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Paternieki by car?

Saturday or Wednesday — shortest queue (38 cars, ~6.3-7.3 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Paternieki?

Monday — peak load (59 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 6-8 hrs (Wed, Sat), 9-11 hrs (Mon).

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Supermarkets nearby

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Required Documents

Documents for crossing the border from the EU

Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.

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.

Facilities

Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Paternieki

Transport Type: automobile

 Working Hours: 24/7 

Amenities:

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

Checkpoint Controls:

Phytosanitary: Data not found
Veterinary: Data not found
Ecological: Data not found
Sanitary: Data not found
Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found
International Road_transport Control: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Latvia: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Belarus: Data not found

Weather

Weather at checkpoint Paternieki

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User Reviews

Reviews about the checkpoint Paternieki, By car

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Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Paternieki

Address: Latvia, Border Crossing Paternieki

GPS Coordinates: 55.82074, 27.625049 Show on map

How to get there

Paternieki border crossing is located on the border between Latvia and Belarus.

Nearest border checkpoints

News

Filtered News

09 Jan

Latvia electronic queue system processes nearly 29000 vehicles at Russia and Belarus borders (Latvian Border Guard)

22 Dec

Belarus Restricts Entry for EU Trucks: Queues Forming at Grebneva Border Crossing (Latvian Border Guard)

25 Nov

Latvia Tightens Electronic Border Queue Booking Rules to Combat Fraud (Latvian Border Guard)

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Emergency Contacts & Support

Lithuania Emergency Services
Belarus Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
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Last updated: 31 Jan 2026, 13:24 EET
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