Queue at Halmeu — Diakove (cargo transport)
cargo transport
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Wait time
Unknown
Forecast for next 6 hours
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
0 trucks
Peak load:
0 trucks (~15 min)
Shortest queue:
0 trucks (~15 min)
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Peak load hours
Better to avoid:
19:00
20:00
21:00
Best crossing times
Recommended times:
22:00
23:00
00:00
Today's forecast – generated at 00:00
On Sunday, 7 June 2026, the queue forecast for vehicles at Halmeu predicts wait times of 15–15 minutes, with an average of 15 minutes (all hours Kyiv time). The quietest upcoming window is tomorrow between 01:00 and 03:00, with a minimum wait of 15 minutes. After the quiet window, waits remain stable at 15 minutes through the early morning hours. Halmeu will experience its primary peak today between 22:00 and 23:00, with waits reaching 15 minutes—roughly equal to the early-morning minimum. No secondary peak or weather impact is forecast for the next 24 hours. Crossing Halmeu tomorrow between 01:00 and 03:00 instead of today between 22:00 and 23:00 saves 0 minutes.
Next update: today at 10:00.
On Sunday, 7 June 2026, the queue forecast for vehicles at Halmeu predicts wait times of 15–15 minutes, with an average of 15 minutes (all hours Kyiv time). The quietest upcoming window is tomorrow between 01:00 and 03:00, with a minimum wait of 15 minutes. After the quiet window, waits remain stable at 15 minutes through the early morning hours. Halmeu will experience its primary peak today between 22:00 and 23:00, with waits reaching 15 minutes—roughly equal to the early-morning minimum. No secondary peak or weather impact is forecast for the next 24 hours. Crossing Halmeu tomorrow between 01:00 and 03:00 instead of today between 22:00 and 23:00 saves 0 minutes.
Next update: today at 10:00.
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Current Data
As of 06:33, there is no queue at Halmeu checkpoint.
Does the EES system work at Halmeu border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Halmeu 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).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
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Halmeu: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Romanian border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Halmeu 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 trucks at Halmeu 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.
On the other side of the border (Romania), the local border service has its own shift schedule that is not publicly published. Total cross-border wait depends on both sides, but on outbound from Ukraine — especially on peak days — the Ukrainian 08:00/20:00 shift is typically the limiting factor.
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
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Peak Hours
Travel Planning Halmeu By freight transport
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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.
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 Halmeu
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: Romania: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Halmeu
Address: Halmeu 447145, Romania
Phone: +40 261 773 035
Email: vamahalmeu@customs.ro
GPS Coordinates: 47.999208, 23.002234 Show on map
How to get there
by car:
from Bucharest via the E81 highway to Pitești, from Pitești via the E81 highway to Râmnicu Vâlcea, from Râmnicu Vâlcea via the E81 highway to Sibiu, from Sibiu via the E81 highway to Sebeș, from Sebeș via the E81 highway to Alba Iulia, from Alba Iulia via the E81 highway to Turda, from Turda via the E81 highway to Cluj-Napoca, from Cluj-Napoca via the E576 highway to Dej, from Dej via the E58 highway to Baia Mare, from Baia Mare via the E58 highway to Livada, from Livada via the E81 highway to Halmeu and further to the Halmeu checkpoint.
Nearest border checkpoints
- Sighetu Marmatiei – 65.2 км
- Vicovu de Sus – 195 км
- Siret – 227.5 км
- Rakovets – 243.9 км
Emergency Contacts & Support
Romania Emergency Services
Ukraine Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!