Better to avoid:
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How long is the wait in the border queue at Starokozache?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 15 min (~15 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 28 days ago
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Starokozache 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 buses at Starokozache 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.
During the period 14.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Starokozache - bus checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
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Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Starokozache - bus checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Monday-Thursday (4 buses,
~0.1-1.1 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (40 buses).
| Day | Buses | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 4 | 10% | ~0.1-1.1 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 40 | 100% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Starokozache by bus?
Monday or Thursday — shortest queue (4 buses, ~0.1-1.1 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Starokozache?
Thursday — peak load (40 buses).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon, Thu).
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
| 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.
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova by passenger bus, prepare the following documents:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Moldova: Data not found
Address: Ukraine, Border Crossing Starokozache
GPS Coordinates: 46.376988, 29.987231 Show on map
Starokozache border crossing is located on the border between Ukraine and Moldova.
