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As of 17:55 the wait at Starokozache is 65 min. 5 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 58 min to 73 min.
Updated (local time, UTC+3)Air-raid alert near the Starokozache crossingOdesa Oblast — for 1 h 20 minDuring an alert, customs and border services at crossings in the affected oblast may be temporarily paused — the queue may not move until the all-clear.
Forecast for next 6 hours
Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.
Thu · 15.10.2026
LIVE5 cars (~1 h 5 min)Quieter than usual
As of 17:55 there are 5 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~1 h 5 min; usually at this hour: 6 cars (quieter than usual).
Now5 cars~1 h 5 minBetter to avoid
21:006 cars~1 h 19 minPeak load
22:006 cars~1 h 10 min
23:004 cars~50 minRecommended times
00:002 cars~31 minRecommended times
01:001 car~20 minShortest queue
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 19:00, 20:00, 21:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 00:00, 01:00, 23:00.
ActualNowPredicted 6Cars
Today (Thu · 15.10.2026): Peak load 21:00 — 6 cars (~1 h 19 min), Shortest queue 01:00 — 1 car (~20 min) · Next hours: 20:00 — 6, 21:00 — 6, 22:00 — 6, 23:00 — 4, 00:00 — 2, 01:00 — 1
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Starokozache (passenger cars) — updated at 18:00, covering through tomorrow noon.
• This evening (19:00–21:00): ~65 min, busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~50 min, moderate load (peaks at ~80 min around 21:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~65 min, busy (peaks at ~95 min around 11:00).
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
• This evening (19:00–21:00): ~65 min, busy.
• Tonight (21:00–06:00): ~50 min, moderate load (peaks at ~80 min around 21:00).
• Tomorrow morning (06:00–12:00): ~65 min, busy (peaks at ~95 min around 11:00).
Best time to cross: Tonight (21:00–06:00).
Next update: today at 20:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Starokozache — Cars, UA → MD
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Wednesday, 19:00–22:00
~2 cars
Heaviest load
Thursday, 21:00–23:00
~25 cars
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 5 cars
Busiest day
Thursday
on average 9 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 5 cars · weekend: 5 cars
Weekly picture: days × hours
| on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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| Monday | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | 9 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 28 | 4 | 9 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — |
| Tuesday | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 6 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 | — | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Wednesday | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
| Thursday | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | 3 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 6 | — | 16 | 3 | — | 9 | 9 | 40 | — |
| Friday | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 23 | 7 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Saturday | — | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 20 | 23 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | — | 18 | 1 | — |
| Sunday | 0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 5 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Thursday: on average 9 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Wednesday between 19:00 and 22:00.
- Peak load is on Thursday between 21:00 and 23:00 (up to 25 cars).
Calculated from 751 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Starokozache (Cars, UA → MD) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (5 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Thursday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Starokozache (Cars, UA → MD)?
Queues are usually shortest on Wednesday between 19:00 and 22:00. The worst time is Thursday between 21:00 and 23:00.
Data updated: 15.10.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Kyiv
Thanks to our user Ihor for the idea behind this page 💛
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Starokozache - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 14.10.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Starokozache - passenger car checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 5 to 11 cars. The lowest point was observed at 10:00 14.10.2026 — 5 cars. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 11 cars.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 11 to 30 cars. The lowest point was observed at 12:00 14.10.2026 — 11 cars. The highest point was recorded at 15:00 14.10.2026 — 30 cars.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles stayed stable with small fluctuations: from 3 to 3 cars. The lowest point was observed at 05:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars. The highest point was recorded at 05:00 14.10.2026 — 3 cars.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Starokozache - 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 5:00 and 10:00 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 Starokozache - 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 Starokozache By car
Best days:
Monday–Tuesday (8 cars,
~1.6-2.6 hrs).
Avoid:
Wednesday (31 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 10 | 32% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 8 | 26% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 31 | 100% | ~5.4-6.4 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 20 | 65% | ~3.6-4.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 11 | 35% | ~2.1-3.1 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 14 | 45% | ~2.6-3.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 11 | 35% | ~2.1-3.1 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 18:00 - 20:00 and 21:00 - 23:00.
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 Starokozache by car?
Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (8 cars, ~1.6-2.6 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Starokozache?
Wednesday — peak load (31 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon–Tue), 2-4 hrs (Fri–Sun), 3-5 hrs (Thu), 5-7 hrs (Wed).
How did you like this checkpoint?
4.2 · 5 review
Best Time to Cross Starokozache today
01:00↓90%−90%
00:00↓68%−68%
23:00↓30%−30%
Current Data
As of 17:55, at Starokozache checkpoint there are 5 cars waiting.
How long does it take to cross the border at Starokozache?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 15 min (~15 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 2 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Starokozache?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes)
based on user experience
Updated 107 minutes ago
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
Live Cameras
Live Webcam Starokozache in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Starokozache.
Camera signal not detected.
During martial law in Ukraine, cameras are not available to the public.
Heavy traffic
19 min ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Heavy traffic
On the other side of the border
Light traffic
77 km/h
Starokozache: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Starokozache 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 cars at Starokozache 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.
The neighboring Moldova checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).
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 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
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: Moldova
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
from
4 EUR
/ 7 days
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Starokozache
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: 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: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Moldova: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Fuel Prices
Nearest airports
If the border queue is too long, these airports nearby have a live departures board.
All airport boardsUser Reviews — 4.0/5 (1 reviews)
This single review for the Starokozache border checkpoint reflects a largely positive and smooth experience for travelers heading from Ukraine towards Giurgiulesti. The user reported a calm and quick passage, noting that officials only "glanced quickly" at their documents and did not conduct further checks, which suggests efficient processing and potentially short wait times. The journey through Starokozache was described as "peaceful" and without complications.
A significant point of interest and a valuable tip for other drivers concerns vehicle documentation, specifically the requirement for a power of attorney for the car. The user had prior information that this document had not been requested for the past year, and their personal experience confirmed this, as they were not asked for it either during their crossing in June 2026. This indicates a potential relaxation or change in requirements regarding vehicle power of attorney at Starokozache when entering Moldova. The overall sentiment is positive, with the user expressing gratitude for the smooth process and the lack of issues regarding vehicle documentation, contributing to a stress-free border crossing.
A significant point of interest and a valuable tip for other drivers concerns vehicle documentation, specifically the requirement for a power of attorney for the car. The user had prior information that this document had not been requested for the past year, and their personal experience confirmed this, as they were not asked for it either during their crossing in June 2026. This indicates a potential relaxation or change in requirements regarding vehicle power of attorney at Starokozache when entering Moldova. The overall sentiment is positive, with the user expressing gratitude for the smooth process and the lack of issues regarding vehicle documentation, contributing to a stress-free border crossing.
⭐ 4.0/5
1 reviews
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User Reviews
Reviews about the checkpoint Starokozache, By car
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Из Украины ехала через старокозачье и дальше на джурджудешты. Везде все было спокойно и только одним глазком глянули, что есть титры и не проверяли больше. Спасибо. Документы есть, тут вопрос не завернут ли молдоване из-за того что нет доверенности на машину. Писали, что последний год не спрашивают. У меня тоже год точно не спрашивали .
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Если не будет база виснуть, то реально за 3,5-4 часа доехать. Ближе к 9 очередей длинных нет уже
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Ехала вчера Одесса-Старокозаче-Кишинев. Дорога в ямах.
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Стоим на старокозачьем в сторону Украины, молдавская таможня все быстро проверила и отпустила, а украинская непонятно что там происходит , стоят машины до шлагбаума, запускают по 1 машине и очень долго
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Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Starokozache
Address: Ukraine, Border Crossing Starokozache (Україна, Прикордонний перехід Старокозаче)
GPS Coordinates: 46.376988, 29.987231 Show on map
How to get there
Starokozache border crossing is located on the border between Ukraine and Moldova.
Nearest checkpoints
- Mayaky — Udobne – 7.7 km
- Kuchurhan – 40 km
- Lisne – 49.8 km
- Serpneve 1 - Basarabeasca – 75.8 km
- Novi Troiany - Chadyr-Lunga – 98.5 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Moldova Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Moldova
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
Starokozache: what this crossing is
Working hours: open 24/7. Cars, minibuses and buses are processed freely. Trucks are admitted only by separate arrangement, under international agreements or transit terms.
By passenger car via Starokozache or Mamalyha?
As of 17:55: Starokozache — 5 cars in the queue (wait ~65 min), Mamalyha — 0 cars (~14 min). They are 329 km apart, ~329 min by road. Once the drive is added, switching to Mamalyha gains almost nothing right now — stay here.
If the queue is long: a quick check before you join it
- Fuel: fill up before the border — the engine runs for hours in the queue and the first station across may be 20–30 km away (fuel prices nearby).
- Water and food for 4–6 hours, a bag for rubbish.
- Power bank and cable — you need the phone for eCherha, navigation and reporting the queue.
- Some cash in the currency of the country you are entering — not every kiosk or station near the border takes cards.
- Documents in one place: passport, vehicle registration, insurance, Green Card (full list).
- Toilets, cafés, currency exchange — services near the crossing.
At a glance
- As of 17:55 the wait at Starokozache is 65 min. 5 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 58 min to 73 min.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Tuesday, the quietest window is 00:00–02:00.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Mamalyha — 0 vehicles, 329 km, ~329 min drive.