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Queue at Velyka Palad — Nodyhodosh

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35 min -25%
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Current Data

As of 13:15, at Velyka Palad checkpoint there are 2 cars waiting.

How long is the wait in the border queue at Velyka Palad?

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

based on user experience

Last updated: Updated 41 day ago

Does the EES system work at Velyka Palad border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Velyka Palad 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 Hungary — Nodyhodosh.

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Forecast for next 6 hours

Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 0 cars
Peak load: 4 cars (~57 min)
Shortest queue: 0 cars (~15 min)

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Statistics by Day

Border Queue Analysis at the Velyka Palad - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 30.01.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Velyka Palad - passenger car 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 09:00 30.01.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 30.01.2026 — 2 cars.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 30.01.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 30.01.2026 — 2 cars.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 30.01.2026 — 0 cars. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 30.01.2026 — 2 cars.

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 30.01.2026 — 1 car. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 30.01.2026 — 2 cars.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Velyka Palad - passenger car 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 18:00 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 Velyka Palad - passenger car 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

🔮 Our Data
25min
(1 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 12:00
🏛️ Official Data
15min
Source: police.hu
Updated: 12:15
Difference: +10min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Velyka Palad By car

Best days: Friday-Monday (5 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (11 cars).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Cars Load Wait time
🟢 Mon655%~1-2 hrs
🟡 Tue764%~1.2-2.2 hrs
🟡 Thu873%~1.3-2.3 hrs
🟢 Fri545%~0.8-1.8 hrs
🔴 Sat11100%~1.8-2.8 hrs
🔴 Sun1091%~1.7-2.7 hrs

Peak time: Saturday 13:00 - 15:00 and 19:00 - 21:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 150 up to 150 min..

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which day is best to cross Velyka Palad by car?

Friday or Monday — shortest queue (5 cars, ~0.8-1.8 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Velyka Palad?

Saturday 13:00-15:00 and 19:00-21:00 — peak load (11 cars).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Fri), 1-2 hrs (Mon), 1-3 hrs (Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun).

Live Cameras

No cameras available at this checkpoint

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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:

Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old

IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60

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)
If you don't have documents:
  • Entry/Exit denied
  • Return to Ukraine
  • Possible deportation for repeated attempts
Where to obtain:
Military IDMilitary commissariat (1-2 weeks)
VLK CertificateMilitary commissariat (1-3 days)
Booking CertificateTCC of your region (1-5 days)
Exit Permit from TCCTCC 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

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.

Facilities

Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Velyka Palad

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: Ukraine: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Hungary: Data not found

Weather

Weather at checkpoint Velyka Palad

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Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Velyka Palad

Address: Ukraine, Border Crossing Velyka Palad

GPS Coordinates: 47.979175, 22.864197 Show on map

How to get there

Velyka Palad border crossing is located on the border between Ukraine and Hungary.

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News

Filtered News

28 Oct

EES system launched at all Hungarian border checkpoints with Ukraine (DPSU)

21 Oct

EES Implementation Plan in Poland (Embassy of Ukraine in Poland)

21 Oct

At the Krakovets checkpoint, traffic may slow down when entering the Republic of Poland due to the launch of the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES). (DPSU)

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Emergency Contacts & Support

Ukraine Emergency Services
Slovakia Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Slovakia
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Last updated: 31 Jan 2026, 13:15 EET
Data source: Nakordoni (Nakordoni.eu) proprietary monitoring system