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Queue at Oancea — Cahul

passenger car
15 min
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Current Data

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

How long is the wait in the border queue at Oancea?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 52 days ago

Does the EES system work at Oancea border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Oancea 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 MoldovaCahul.

Forecast for next 6 hours

Smart Forecast
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 2 cars
Peak load: 2 cars (~35 min)
Shortest queue: 0 cars (~15 min)

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

17:00 18:00 19:00

Best crossing times

Recommended times:

20:00 21:00 22:00
Today's forecast – generated at 00:00

At Oancea, expect passenger car wait times of 15-35 minutes. Avoid peak hours between 17:00-19:00 for a smoother crossing. The best times to cross are 20:00-22:00.

Next update: today at 10:00.

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Statistics by Day

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

Data is still being collected. Please try again later.

Data Comparison

📊 Data Comparison

Our Data vs Official Source

🔮 Our Data
15min
(0 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 01:03
🏛️ Official Data
2h 45min
(15 cars)
Source: politiadefrontiera.ro
Updated: 04:40
Difference: -2h 30min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Oancea By car

Best days: Monday (4 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs).
Avoid: Monday (4 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🔴 Mon4100%~0.7-1.7 hrs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Oancea by car?

Monday — shortest queue (4 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Oancea?

Monday — peak load (4 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon).

Live Cameras

No cameras available at this checkpoint

Supermarkets nearby

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47.3 km ~71 min drive
Carrefour Express
Strada Brăilei 80, Galați
48.3 km ~72 min drive
Profi
Bulevardul George Coșbuc 24, Galați
48.3 km ~72 min drive
Profi
Strada Constructorilor 9, Galați
48.4 km ~73 min drive

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.

Highway Vignette

Highway Vignette: Moldova

Electronic vignette required for highway travel

from 4 EUR / 7 days

Facilities

Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Oancea

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: Not available;

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: Romania:

Total number of lanes: Moldova:

Weather

Weather at checkpoint Oancea

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Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Oancea

Address: Romania, Border Crossing Oancea

GPS Coordinates: 45.864, 28.072 Show on map

How to get there

Oancea border crossing is located on the border between Romania and Moldova.

Nearest border checkpoints

News

Filtered News

26 Nov

EES system started operation at Giurgiulești–Galați and Cahul–Oancea border crossings (Service Nakordoni.eu)

30 May 2024

Preparatory works for the construction of a bridge over the Tisza River on the border of Ukraine and Romania are underway (clipnews.info)

Emergency Contacts & Support

Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!

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Last updated: 10 Feb 2026, 03:03 EET
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