Queue at Karakaj — Mali Zvornik
passenger car
27
min
Wait time
Much busier than usual
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Forecast for next 6 hours
Forecast is based on historical data and current trends. Day of week, time of day, and seasonality are taken into account.
Sat · 12.09.2026
Now6 cars~27 minRecommended times
13:007 cars~58 min
14:007 cars~55 min
15:005 cars~45 minShortest queue
16:006 cars~52 minRecommended times
17:0010 cars~1 h 13 minPeak load
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 17:00, 18:00, 19:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 12:00, 15:00, 16:00.
Cars
Today (Sat · 12.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 10 cars (~1 h 13 min), Shortest queue 15:00 — 5 cars (~45 min) · Next hours: 12:00 — 6, 13:00 — 7, 14:00 — 7, 15:00 — 5, 16:00 — 6, 17:00 — 10
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Forecast for Karakaj (passenger cars) — updated at 10:00, covering the rest of today.
• This morning (10:00–12:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~45 min, moderate load (peaks at ~60 min around 14:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~75 min, busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).
Next update: today at 12:00.
• This morning (10:00–12:00): ~40 min, moderate load.
• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~45 min, moderate load (peaks at ~60 min around 14:00).
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~75 min, busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~35 min, moderate load.
Best time to cross: Late tonight (21:00–00:00).
Next update: today at 12:00.
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Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
When is the best time to cross at Karakaj — Cars, BA → RS
Typical load by day of week and hour — averages from the last 60 days of real observations
Best time
Monday, 00:00–04:00
~1 cars
Heaviest load
Sunday, 15:00–19:00
~13 cars
Quietest day
Tuesday
on average 3 cars
Busiest day
Sunday
on average 5 cars
Typical load by hour
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Weekly picture: days × hours
| on average | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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| Monday | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Thursday | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Friday | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Saturday | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunday | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Key takeaways
- The quietest day is Tuesday: on average 3 cars in the queue.
- The busiest day is Sunday: on average 5 cars in the queue.
- The lightest traffic is usually on Monday between 00:00 and 04:00.
- Peak load is on Sunday between 15:00 and 19:00 (up to 13 cars).
Calculated from 946 real measurements over the last 60 days.
Which day has the shortest queue at the Karakaj (Cars, BA → RS) border crossing?
Based on the last 60 days of statistics, the quietest day is Tuesday (3 cars on average). The heaviest load is on Sunday.
What time of day is best to cross the border at Karakaj (Cars, BA → RS)?
Queues are usually shortest on Monday between 00:00 and 04:00. The worst time is Sunday between 15:00 and 19:00.
Data updated: 12.09.2026 · Analysis period: last 60 days · Europe/Sarajevo
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Border Queue Analysis at the Karakaj - passenger car checkpoint for Yesterday
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Peak Hours
Travel Planning Karakaj By car
Best days:
Wednesday, Saturday (3 cars,
~0.6-1.6 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (5 cars).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Cars | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 3 | 60% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 3 | 60% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 3 | 60% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟡 Thu | 3 | 60% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 3 | 60% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 3 | 60% | ~0.6-1.6 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 5 | 100% | ~0.8-1.8 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 12:00 - 14:00 and 11:00 - 13:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 33 up to 99 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Saturday or Wednesday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Karakaj by car?
Saturday or Wednesday — shortest queue (3 cars, ~0.6-1.6 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Karakaj?
Sunday — peak load (5 cars).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (every day).
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Current Data
As of 10:31, at Karakaj checkpoint there are 11 cars waiting.
Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Required Documents · green card · vehicle requirements · customs · vignette
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:
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For passenger cars
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.
Driver's documents:
- Biometric passport
- International driving license
- Medical insurance
Vehicle documents:
- Vehicle registration certificate (technical passport)
- Mandatory insurance policy Green Card
Equipment:
- First aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, and reflective vest
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 Karakaj
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: Information not available
Veterinary: Information not available
Ecological: Information not available
Sanitary: Information not available
Cultural Heritage Control: Information not available
International Road Transport Control: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Bosnia and Herzegovina: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Serbia: Information not available
Information about operating hours and services may be inaccurate.
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Address: Karakaj
GPS Coordinates: 44.404712, 19.121195 Show on map
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