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How long does it take to cross the border at Mamalyha?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 10 min (~10 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 1 day ago
No cameras available at this checkpoint
During the period 12.05.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Mamalyha - 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 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 12.05.2026 — 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 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 12.05.2026 — 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 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
To avoid long queues at the Mamalyha - 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 9:00 and 12:00 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 Mamalyha - 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:
Monday-Sunday (10 pedestrians,
~1-2 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (15 pedestrians).
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 10 | 67% | ~1-2 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 15 | 100% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Sunday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Mamalyha on foot?
Monday or Sunday — shortest queue (10 pedestrians, ~1-2 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Mamalyha?
Sunday — peak load (15 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-2 hrs (Mon), 1-3 hrs (Sun).
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: Moldova:
Address: Chernivtsi region, Novoselitsky district, Mamalyga.
Phone: +38 044 527-63-63
GPS Coordinates: 48.264477, 26.623233 Show on map
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the N03 highway to Dunayivtsi, from Dunayivtsi via the N03 highway to Kamianets-Podilskyi, from Kamianets-Podilskyi via the N03 highway to Khotyn, from Khotyn via the T-26-10 highway to Mamalyha, from Mamalyha via the N10 highway to the Mamalyha checkpoint.
