As of 09:27 the wait at Vyšné Nemecké is 30 min. 5 vehicles are in the queue.
Updated (local time, UTC+3)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.
Thu · 24.09.2026
Peak load hours — Better to avoid: 17:00, 21:00, 22:00. Best crossing times — Recommended times: 15:00, 16:00, 19:00.
ActualPedestrians
Today (Thu · 24.09.2026): Peak load 17:00 — 13 pedestrians (~55 min), Shortest queue 15:00 — 9 pedestrians (~30 min) · Next hours: 15:00 — 9, 16:00 — 11, 17:00 — 13, 18:00 — 11, 19:00 — 10, 20:00 — 12
Queue Forecast Smart Forecast
• Midday today (14:00–17:00): ~40 min, busy.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~50 min, busy.
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~55 min, busy.
Best time to cross: Midday today (14:00–17:00).
Next update: today at 16:00.
Estimated from historical patterns for this crossing. Actual queues vary.
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison
Detailed statistics for today and yesterday
Border Queue Analysis at the Vyšné Nemecké - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday
During the period 23.09.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Vyšné Nemecké - pedestrian 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):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before
Recommendations
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Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Vyšné Nemecké - pedestrian checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Peak Hours
Travel Planning Vyšné Nemecké On foot
Best days:
Monday–Tuesday (13 pedestrians,
~0.9-1.9 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (28 pedestrians).
Queue comparison by day of week
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 17 | 61% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 13 | 46% | ~0.9-1.9 hrs |
| 🟡 Wed | 18 | 64% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 22 | 79% | ~1.4-2.4 hrs |
| 🟡 Fri | 19 | 68% | ~1.2-2.2 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 28 | 100% | ~1.7-2.7 hrs |
| 🟡 Sun | 17 | 61% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 21:00 - 23:00 and 08:00 - 10:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 165 up to 165 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Tuesday or Monday, when the queue is shortest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which day is best to cross Vyšné Nemecké on foot?
Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (13 pedestrians, ~0.9-1.9 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Vyšné Nemecké?
Saturday — peak load (28 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 0-2 hrs (Tue), 1-3 hrs (Mon, Wed–Sun).
Best Time to Cross Vyšné Nemecké today
Current Data
How long does it take to cross the border at Vyšné Nemecké?
According to user reports, the full border crossing time is ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Updated 40 days ago
How long is the wait in the border queue at Vyšné Nemecké?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 60 min (~1 hour)
based on user experience
Updated 40 days ago
Does the EES system work at Vyšné Nemecké border crossing?
EES Inactive
Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Vyšné Nemecké 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
Vyšné Nemecké: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Slovak border — when and how long to wait
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Vyšné Nemecké 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 Vyšné Nemecké 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.
At the neighboring Slovakia checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Slovakia is on Central European Time — one hour behind Kyiv — so there it falls around 07:00 and 19:00 Kyiv time. Because the two shifts overlap, the slowdown stretches into wider windows on both sides: roughly 07:00–08:30 in the morning and 19:00–20:30 in the evening (Kyiv time). During these intervals, processing on both sides can noticeably slow down.
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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.
Customs Rules: What You Can Transport
ALLOWED (with limits)
- 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
- 200 cigarettes
- 100 cigarillos
- 50 cigars
- 250g tobacco
Package must be sealed!
- 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!
- Up to €10,000 — NO declaration needed
- Over €10,000 — MUST declare
- Clothing, shoes (reasonable amount)
- Cosmetics (for personal use)
- Electronics (one laptop, one phone)
- Medicine (with prescription)
PROHIBITED
- ANY weapon (even non-functional)
- Ammunition
- Knives with blade >12 cm
- ALL recreational drugs — STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- Prescription medicine — only with prescription
- Archaeological artifacts (without permits)
- Paintings, icons from old churches
- RAW meat
- Unpasteurized milk
- Eggs
Facilities
Checkpoint Characteristics and Equipment Vyšné Nemecké
Transport Type: road crossing
Amenities:
Checkpoint Control Types:
Total number of lanes: Slovakia: Information not available
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available
Contacts & Map
Contacts and address of checkpoint Vyšné Nemecké
Address: 88017, Ukraine, Zakarpattia Oblast, Uzhhorod, Sobranetska Street 224 (88017, Ukrajina, Zakarpattia Región, Uzhhorod, Sobranetska Street 224)
GPS Coordinates: 48.653606, 22.26571 Show on map
Nearest checkpoints
- Velke Slemence (and cyclists) – 17.8 km
- Ubla – 28 km
Emergency Contacts & Support
On foot via Vyšné Nemecké or Ubla?
As of 09:27: Vyšné Nemecké — 5 pedestrians in the queue (wait ~30 min), Ubla — 0 pedestrians (~15 min). They are 28 km apart, ~37 min by road. Once the drive is added, switching to Ubla gains almost nothing right now — stay here.
On foot via Vyšné Nemecké or Velke Slemence (and cyclists)?
As of 09:27: Vyšné Nemecké — 5 pedestrians in the queue (wait ~30 min), Velke Slemence (and cyclists) — 0 pedestrians (~15 min). They are 18 km apart, ~24 min by road. Once the drive is added, switching to Velke Slemence (and cyclists) gains almost nothing right now — stay here.
If the queue is long: a quick check before you join it
- Fuel: fill up before the border — the engine runs for hours in the queue and the first station across may be 20–30 km away (fuel prices nearby).
- Water and food for 4–6 hours, a bag for rubbish.
- Power bank and cable — you need the phone for eCherha, navigation and reporting the queue.
- Some cash in the currency of the country you are entering — not every kiosk or station near the border takes cards.
- Documents in one place: passport, vehicle registration, insurance, Green Card (full list).
- Toilets, cafés, currency exchange — services near the crossing.
At a glance
- As of 09:27 the wait at Vyšné Nemecké is 30 min. 5 vehicles are in the queue.
- Nearest alternative with a shorter queue: Ubla — 0 vehicles, 28 km, ~37 min drive.