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Current Data
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Mamalyha: 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 Mamalyha 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 Mamalyha 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 (Moldova), 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
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Mamalyha - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 14.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Mamalyha - cargo transport checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 14.06.2026 — 0 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 14.06.2026 — 2 trucks.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).
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 during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 05:00 14.06.2026 — 0 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 14.06.2026 — 1 truck.
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
To avoid long queues at the Mamalyha - cargo transport 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 6:00 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 Mamalyha - cargo transport checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Data Comparison
Data Comparison
Our Data vs Official Source
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Mamalyha By freight transport
Best days:
Friday-Saturday (5 trucks,
~10-11 hrs).
Avoid:
Wednesday (10 trucks).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟠 Mon | 8 | 80% | ~16-17 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 9 | 90% | ~18-19 hrs |
| 🔴 Wed | 10 | 100% | ~20-21 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 9 | 90% | ~18-19 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 5 | 50% | ~10-11 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 5 | 50% | ~10-11 hrs |
| 🟡 Sun | 6 | 60% | ~12-13 hrs |
Peak time: Monday 21:00 - 23:00 and 20:00 - 22:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 360 up to 8400 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Friday or Saturday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Mamalyha by truck?
Friday or Saturday — shortest queue (5 trucks, ~10-11 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Mamalyha?
Wednesday — peak load (10 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 10-11 hrs (Fri, Sat), 12-13 hrs (Sun), 16-17 hrs (Mon), 18-19 hrs (Tue, Thu), 20-21 hrs (Wed).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
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)
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
| 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
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
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)
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
For trucks (TIR)
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need:
Driver's documents:
- Passport
- Driving license of the appropriate category
- Registration in the "eCherha" system
Cargo documents:
- Bill of lading (CMR)
- Customs declarations and other documents depending on the type of transport
Licensing:
- License for international transport in paper form with a QR code
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
- 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
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- 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!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Highway Vignette
Highway Vignette: Moldova
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Mamalyha
Transport Type: automobile
Amenities:
Checkpoint Controls:
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Moldova: Data not found
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Mamalyha
Address: Ukraine, Border Crossing Mamalyha
GPS Coordinates: 48.264477, 26.623233 Show on map
How to get there
Mamalyha border crossing is located on the border between Ukraine and Moldova.
Nearest border checkpoints
- Kelmentsi – 23.3 км
- Rososhany – 33.7 км
- Sokyriany – 58.8 км
- Mohyliv-Podilskyi – 88.6 км
- Bronnitsa – 94.3 км