Queue at Hamzabeyli — Lesovo
passenger car
53
min
Wait time
Much busier than usual
Forecast for next 6 hours
LIVE
Much busier than usual
Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
4 cars
Peak load:
4 cars (~14 min)
Shortest queue:
4 cars (~14 min)
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Best time to cross Hamzabeyli today
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Current Data
As of 05:00, at Hamzabeyli checkpoint there are 17 cars waiting.
Does the EES system work at Hamzabeyli border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Hamzabeyli 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 Hamzabeyli in real time
In online mode using a webcam at the border you can view queues at the checkpoint Hamzabeyli.
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Truck (TIR) queue
In TIR park
274 veh.
Cleared (per day)
698 veh.
Updated: 30-07-2026 10:09:47 · Source: Turkish customs official data
Free flow 10 km/h
1 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
10 km/h
On the other side of the border
Free flow
10 km/h
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
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Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
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Border Queue Analysis at the Hamzabeyli - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
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Peak Hours
Travel Planning Hamzabeyli By car
Best days:
Monday (4 cars,
~0.2-1.2 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (4 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 4 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 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 Hamzabeyli by car?
Monday — shortest queue (4 cars, ~0.2-1.2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Hamzabeyli?
Monday — peak load (4 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon).
Truck (TIR) queue
In TIR park
274 veh.
Cleared (per day)
698 veh.
Updated: 30-07-2026 10:09:47 · Source: Turkish customs official data
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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: Bulgaria
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
from
4.09 EUR
/ 1 day
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Hamzabeyli
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: Turkey: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Bulgaria: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Hamzabeyli
Address: Turkey, Border Crossing Hamzabeyli
GPS Coordinates: 41.957922, 26.611 Show on map
How to get there
Hamzabeyli border crossing is located on the border between Turkey and Bulgaria.
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Emergency Contacts & Support
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!