Queue at Sokyriany — Oknitsa (pedestrian)
pedestrian
≈10 hr 15 min
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What the chart shows
Predicted current queue:
0 pedestrians
Peak load:
0 pedestrians (~15 min)
Shortest queue:
0 pedestrians (~15 min)
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Best time to cross Sokyriany tomorrow
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Current Data
As of 17:32, at Sokyriany checkpoint there are 100 pedestrians waiting.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Sokyriany: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Moldovan border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Sokyriany 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 pedestrians at Sokyriany 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.
The neighboring Moldova checkpoint is in the same time zone as Ukraine (Kyiv time), so its shift change falls at roughly the same 08:00 and 20:00. Because both sides change at the same time, the slowdown is concentrated in narrow windows — about 08:00–08:30 in the morning and 20:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time).
Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday
Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours
No queue detected — crossing without delays
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Sokyriany - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday
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Peak Hours
Travel Planning Sokyriany On foot
Best days:
Monday (100 pedestrians,
~10-11 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (100 pedestrians).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 100 | 100% | ~10-11 hrs |
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Sokyriany on foot?
Monday — shortest queue (100 pedestrians, ~10-11 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Sokyriany?
Monday — peak load (100 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 10-11 hrs (Mon).
Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
Documents for Men 18-60 Years Old
IMPORTANT: Requirements for Men 18–60
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
- Military ID (issued by military commissariat)
- VLK Certificate (from military medical commission)
- Booking Certificate (from TCC)
- Exit Permit from TCC (for mobilized)
If you don't have documents:
- Entry/Exit denied
- Return to Ukraine
- Possible deportation for repeated attempts
Where to obtain:
| 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.
Required Documents
Green Card Insurance: Activation Time
CRITICAL: Green Card Activation Timing
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
When does it become active?
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
Insurance purchased TODAY will only become active TOMORROW at 00:00.
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
- Online purchase (active tomorrow)
- Insurance company office (active tomorrow)
- Kiosk near the border (active tomorrow)
What to do?
- Buy Green Card 1-2 days before your trip online
- Use your existing policy (if not expired)
- NOT recommended: buying at border kiosk (too late)
This is not a technical error — it's an EU insurance law.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Plan one day ahead! Without valid Green Card you cannot cross the border.
Buy Green Card online:
VUSO ARX UNIQA
For pedestrians
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova on foot, prepare:
Main documents:
- Biometric passport
- Medical insurance
Confirmation of the purpose of the trip and the availability of sufficient financial means
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 Equipment Sokyriany
Transport Type: road crossing
Working Hours: 24/7
Amenities:
Mother and Child Room: Information not available;
Toilets: Information not available;
Food Facilities: Information not available;
Duty Free Shops: Information not available;
Mobile Communication: Information not available (contact mobile operators for details);
Wi-Fi Access: Information not available;
Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Information not available;
Border Crossing with Pets: Information not available;
Checkpoint Control Types:
Phytosanitary: Available
Veterinary: Available
Ecological: Available
Sanitary: Not Available
Cultural Heritage Control: Not Available
International Road Transport Control: Available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Moldova:
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Sokyriany
Address: 60200, Ukraine, Chernivtsi Oblast, Sokyriany, О26150 (60200, Україна, Чернівецька область, Сокиряни, О26150)
GPS Coordinates: 48.433654, 27.377384 Show on map
Nearest checkpoints
- Kelmentsi – 23 km
- Rososhany – 25.2 km
- Mohyliv-Podilskyi – 30 km
- Mohyliv-Podilskyi – 30.6 km
- Bronnitsa – 37.4 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
Ukraine Emergency Services
Moldova Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Ukrainian Embassy in Moldova
Always carry your passport and vehicle documents!