How long does it take to cross the border at Diakivtsi?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 30 min (~30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 14 hours 59 minutes ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Diakivtsi?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 120 min (~2 hours)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 3 days ago
Does the EES system work at Diakivtsi border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Diakivtsi 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
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Diakivtsi 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 cars at Diakivtsi 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 (Romania), 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 15.06.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Diakivtsi - passenger car 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):
No data for Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00).
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Diakivtsi - passenger car 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-Friday (7 cars,
~0.7-1.7 hrs).
Avoid:
Thursday (25 cars).
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mon | 7 | 28% | ~0.7-1.7 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 13 | 52% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 20 | 80% | ~2-3 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 25 | 100% | ~2.5-3.5 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 10 | 40% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 18 | 72% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 12 | 48% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs |
Peak time: Tuesday 22:00 - 00:00 and 13:00 - 15:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 90 up to 150 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Friday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Diakivtsi by car?
Monday or Friday — shortest queue (7 cars, ~0.7-1.7 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Diakivtsi?
Thursday — peak load (25 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Mon), 1-3 hrs (Tue, Sat, Sun), 1-2 hrs (Fri), 2-3 hrs (Wed), 2-4 hrs (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 ensure a quick inspection at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing point in a passenger car, make sure you have the necessary set of documents.
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Electronic vignette required for highway travel
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found
| Petrol Station Name | A 95+ | A 95 | A 92 | Diesel | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMIC | 77.20 | 74.23 | - | 81.73 | 44.13 |
| Shell | 62.99 | 58.99 | - | 58.99 | 37.49 |
| WOG | 81.90 | 78.90 | - | 85.90 | 45.90 |
| Avias | - | - | 53.99 | - | - |
| OKKO | 81.90 | 78.90 | - | 85.90 | 45.90 |
| Ukr-Petrol | - | 56.74 | - | 56.52 | - |
| Ukrnafta | 71.99 | 68.99 | 65.99 | 73.99 | 41.99 |
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