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Does the EES system work at Porubne border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Porubne 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.
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
During the period 13.05.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Porubne - pedestrian 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 13.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 13.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 13.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 13.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
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 13.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 13.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 00:00 13.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 00:00 13.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
To avoid long queues at the Porubne - pedestrian 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 :00 and 5:00 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 Porubne - pedestrian checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Our Data vs Official Source
Best days:
Friday-Monday (13 pedestrians,
~1.3-2.3 hrs).
Avoid:
Tuesday (39 pedestrians).
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 14 | 36% | ~1.4-2.4 hrs |
| 🔴 Tue | 39 | 100% | ~3.9-4.9 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 21 | 54% | ~2.1-3.1 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 16 | 41% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 13 | 33% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs |
| 🟢 Sat | 23 | 59% | ~2.3-3.3 hrs |
| 🟡 Sun | 28 | 72% | ~2.8-3.8 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 10:00 - 12:00 and 22:00 - 00:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 30 up to 300 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Friday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Porubne on foot?
Friday or Monday — shortest queue (13 pedestrians, ~1.3-2.3 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Porubne?
Tuesday — peak load (39 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon, Thu, Fri), 2-4 hrs (Wed, Sat, Sun), 3-5 hrs (Tue).
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 on foot, prepare:
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:
Total number of lanes: Romania:
Address: Chernivtsi Oblast, Hlybotskyi district, village of Terebleche (М19).
Phone: +38 044 527-63-63, +38 (03734) 2-42-42
GPS Coordinates: 47.98898, 26.060076 Show on map
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Starokostiantyniv, from Starokostiantyniv via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the N03 highway to Kamianets-Podilskyi, from Kamianets-Podilskyi via the N03 highway to Mohyliv, from Mohyliv via the R19 highway to Terebleche and further to the Porubne border crossing point.
