Queue at Vatin — Moravita
passenger car
115
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Wait time
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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.
Mon · 14.09.2026
LIVE10 cars (~1 h 55 min)As usual
As of 04:08 there are 10 cars in the queue, estimated wait ~1 h 55 min; usually at this hour: 10 cars (as usual).
Now10 cars~1 h 55 min
09:0010 cars~1 h 55 minShortest queue
10:0011 cars~2 h 2 minRecommended times
11:0012 cars~2 h 12 minRecommended times
12:0012 cars~2 h 15 minPeak load
13:0012 cars~2 h 14 min
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 15:00, 16:00, 21:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00.
NowPredicted 10Cars
Today (Mon · 14.09.2026): Peak load 12:00 — 12 cars (~2 h 15 min), Shortest queue 09:00 — 10 cars (~1 h 55 min) · Next hours: 08:00 — 10, 09:00 — 10, 10:00 — 11, 11:00 — 12, 12:00 — 12, 13:00 — 12
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
Forecast for Vatin (passenger cars) — updated at 06:00, covering today.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~120 min, busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~135 min, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~125 min, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~130 min, very busy.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
• This morning (06:00–12:00): ~120 min, busy.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~135 min, very busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~125 min, very busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~130 min, very busy.
Best time to cross: This morning (06:00–12:00).
Next update: today at 08:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Vatin — Cars, RS → RO
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Wednesday, 15:00–17:00
~6 cars
Heaviest load
Friday, 11:00–13:00
~14 cars
Quietest day
Wednesday
on average 9 cars
Busiest day
Tuesday
on average 10 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekdays (Mon–Fri): median 10 cars · weekend: 10 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 | — | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | — | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | — | 13 | 10 | — | 15 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| Tuesday | — | 8 | — | 8 | 9 | — | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 8 | — | 12 | — |
| Wednesday | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 8 | — | 8 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Thursday | 9 | — | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | — | 10 | 10 | 11 | — | 13 | 10 | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | 10 | — | 8 | 9 |
| Friday | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 8 | 10 | — | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 9 | — | 12 | 5 |
| Saturday | 9 | 7 | — | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | — | 10 | 9 | — | 11 | — | 13 | 10 | 10 | — | 10 | 17 | — | 15 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
| Sunday | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | — | 8 | 12 | — | 14 | 10 | 8 | 11 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Wednesday: on average 9 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Tuesday: on average 10 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Wednesday between 15:00 and 17:00.
- Peak load is on Friday between 11:00 and 13:00 (up to 14 cars).
Calculated from 406 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Vatin (Cars, RS → RO) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Wednesday (9 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Tuesday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Vatin (Cars, RS → RO)?
Queues are usually shortest on Wednesday between 15:00 and 17:00. The worst time is Friday between 11:00 and 13:00.
Data updated: 14.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Belgrade
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Border Queue Analysis at the Vatin - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
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Data Comparison
Data Comparison
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Peak Hours
Travel Planning Vatin By car
Best days:
Wednesday–Thursday (9 cars,
~1.8-2.8 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (10 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 10 | 100% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 10 | 100% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 9 | 90% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 10 | 100% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Fri | 10 | 100% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 10 | 100% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 10 | 100% | ~1.9-2.9 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 16:00 - 18:00 and 10:00 - 12:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 135 up to 185 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Vatin by car?
Wednesday or Thursday — shortest queue (9 cars, ~1.8-2.8 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Vatin?
Saturday — peak load (10 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (every day).
How did you like this checkpoint?
No opinions yet
Best Time to Cross Vatin today
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Vatin
Current Data
As of 06:08, at Vatin checkpoint there are 10 cars waiting.
Does the EES system work at Vatin border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Vatin 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 Vatin in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Vatin.
Vatin (Serbia → Romania)
Vatin izlaz (Serbia → Romania)
Free flow 91 km/h
2 h ago
Real-time traffic conditions on roads leading to the border crossing. Data is automatically updated from TomTom Traffic and Autobahn.de.
Free flow
91 km/h
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
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:
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: Romania
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
from
3.5 EUR
/ 1 day
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Vatin
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: Serbia: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Romania: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Vatin
Address: Serbia, Border Crossing Vatin
GPS Coordinates: 45.232727, 21.264064 Show on map
How to get there
Vatin border crossing is located on the border between Serbia and Romania.
Nearest checkpoints
- Vrsac – 12.8 km
- Jasa Tomic – 41.9 km
- Belaya Tserkov – 44 km
- Golubac – 65.6 km
- Srpska Crnja – 70.8 km
News
Emergency Contacts & Support
Romania Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
Vatin or Srpska Crnja?
As of 06:08: Vatin — 10 vehicles in the queue (wait ~115 min), Srpska Crnja — 1 vehicles (~25 min). They are 71 km apart, ~71 min by road. Even after the drive, Srpska Crnja currently saves about 19 min.
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 06:08 the wait at Vatin is 115 min. 10 vehicles are in the queue. Roughly 100 min to 2 hr 10 min.
- Over the last 60 days the quietest day is Wednesday, the quietest window is 04:00–06:00.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Srpska Crnja — 1 vehicles, 71 km, ~71 min drive.