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Queue at Galati (Moldova) — Radauti Prut

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15 min
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1 hr ago 0 Weather at checkpoint: -6°C -6°C
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179 km Chisinau
All queues at Moldova — Romania border

Best time to cross today

12:00↓100%−100%
16:00↓99%−99%
21:00↓99%−99%
Based on historical data.
Queue Forecast•Statistics by Day

Nearest border checkpoints

Giurgiulesti (RO)3 kmCahul44.9 kmLeușeni135 kmSculeni (Moldova)203.5 kmStanca (Moldova)272.3 km
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Current Data

As of 03:03, there is no queue at Galati (Moldova) checkpoint.

How long does it take to cross the border at Galati (Moldova)?

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

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 23 days ago

How long is the wait in the border queue at Galati (Moldova)?

The queue wait time before the border ≈ 420 min (~7 hours)

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 26 days ago

Does the EES system work at Galati (Moldova) border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Galati (Moldova) 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 Romania — Radauti Prut.

Forecast for next 6 hours

Smart Forecast
Smart forecast
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 15 cars
Peak load: 15 cars (~2 h 45 min)
Shortest queue: 0 cars (~15 min)

Queue Forecast Smart Forecast

Updated:

⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

14:00 13:00 15:00

✅ Best crossing times

Recommended times:

17:00 18:00 19:00
Today's forecast – generated at 00:00

At Galati (Moldova), wait times range from 15 to 10015 minutes. Avoid peak hours at 13:00, 14:00, 15:00. The best crossing times are from 17:00 to 19:00 for shorter queues.

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 Galati (Moldova) - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

Data is still being collected. Please try again later.

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Galati (Moldova) By car

Best days: Monday (93 cars, ~15.5-16.5 hrs).
Avoid: Monday (93 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🔴 Mon93100%~15.5-16.5 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 Galati (Moldova) by car?

Monday — shortest queue (93 cars, ~15.5-16.5 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Galati (Moldova)?

Monday — peak load (93 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 15-17 hrs (Mon).

Live Cameras

No cameras available at this checkpoint

Supermarkets nearby

Carrefour Express
Strada Brăilei 80, Galați
12.4 km ~19 min drive
Profi
Bulevardul George Coșbuc 24, Galați
12.9 km ~19 min drive
Lidl
Strada General Ioan Dragalina 3, Galați
13.2 km ~20 min drive
Profi
Strada Constructorilor 9, Galați
13.4 km ~20 min drive
Lidl
Strada Oțelarilor 13, Galați
14.9 km ~22 min drive

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:

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.

Highway Vignette

Highway Vignette: Romania

Electronic vignette required for highway travel

from 3.5 EUR / 1 day
Buy online Learn more about vignettes

Facilities

Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Galati (Moldova)

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: Moldova: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found

Weather

Weather at checkpoint Galati (Moldova)

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Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Galati (Moldova)

Address: Moldova, Border Crossing Galati (Moldova)

GPS Coordinates: 45.469, 28.193 Show on map

How to get there

Galati (Moldova) border crossing is located on the border between Moldova and Romania.

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News

Filtered News

26 Nov

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

16 Jan 2025

Entry rules to Moldova updated: drivers must have a valid technical inspection certificate, otherwise entry may be denied. (DPSU)

09 Dec 2024

Border crossing operations with Moldova have been temporarily suspended due to technical issues with Moldova's customs database. (DPSU)

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Emergency Contacts & Support

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Last updated: 10 Feb 2026, 03:03 EET
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