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How long is the wait in the border queue at Orlivka?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 300 min (~5 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 11 hours 5 minutes ago
Does the EES system work at Orlivka border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Orlivka 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
During the period 01.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Orlivka - pedestrian checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
No data for Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00).
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
No data for Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00).
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 19:00 01.06.2026 — 5 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 01.06.2026 — 5 pedestrians.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Orlivka - pedestrian 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 (3 pedestrians,
~0.2-1.2 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (3 pedestrians).
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 3 | 100% | ~0.2-1.2 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Orlivka on foot?
Monday — shortest queue (3 pedestrians, ~0.2-1.2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Orlivka?
Monday — peak load (3 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon).
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: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found
Address: Orlivka-Isaccea pedestrian crossing
GPS Coordinates: 45.292815, 28.458115 Show on map
