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Zgorzelec — Görlitz

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Current Data

As of 16:27, there is no queue at Zgorzelec checkpoint.

Does the EES system work at Zgorzelec border crossing?

EES Inactive

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Zgorzelec 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.

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Other Side

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Wait Time Forecast

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Border Queue Analysis at the Zgorzelec - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday

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Travel Planning Zgorzelec By car

Live Cameras

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Required Documents

Documents for crossing the border from the EU

Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.

Vehicle Technical Requirements

Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:

💡 Lighting (CRITICAL)
  • Low beam headlights work (must be on constantly in EU)
  • High beam works
  • Brake lights illuminate
  • Reverse lights work
  • Parking lights work
🛑 Brakes & Steering
  • Brakes respond instantly
  • Turn signals work (left and right)
  • Horn works
  • Steering wheel turns easily
👁️ Visibility
  • Windshield wipers work
  • All three mirrors in place
  • No cracks longer than 30 cm
🛞 Tires (IMPORTANT)
  • Tread minimum 1.6 mm
  • November-March: ONLY winter tires (mandatory in Poland)
  • No bulges or damage
🧰 Equipment (EU law)
  • Reflective vests for EVERY passenger
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher (minimum 1 kg)
  • 2 warning triangles OR emergency beacons
If something doesn't work, repair it BEFORE the border. Border guards can deny exit.

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.

Facilities

Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Zgorzelec

Transport Type: automobile

 Working Hours: 24/7 

Amenities:

Room for Mother and Child: Data not found;
Toilets: Data not found;
Food Facilities: Data not found;
Duty-Free Shops: Data not found;
Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators);
Wi-Fi Access: Data not found;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found;
Crossing with Pets: Data not found;

Checkpoint Controls:

Phytosanitary: Data not found
Veterinary: Data not found
Ecological: Data not found
Sanitary: Data not found
Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found
International Road_transport Control: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Poland: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Germany: Data not found

Weather

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News

Filtered News

03 Nov

Hrebenne – Rava-Ruska border crossing connected to the European EES system (DPSU)

01 May

Temporary restrictions at the "Korczowa – Krakivets" border crossing from May 8 to mid-June 2025 due to roadworks affecting truck entry into Poland and passenger exit from Poland. (DPSU)

30 Apr

Starting April 30, 2025, repairs will begin at the "Ustyluh – Zosin" border crossing. Traffic lane restrictions are expected until June 5 due to infrastructure works. (DPSU)

Contacts & Map

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Emergency Contacts & Support

💡 Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!
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Last updated: 09 Dec 2025, 17:27 EET
Data source: Nakordoni proprietary monitoring system