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How long is the wait in the border queue at Ustyluh?
The queue wait time before the border ≈ 90 min (~1 hour 30 minutes)
based on user experience
Last updated: Updated 41 day ago
Does the EES system work at Ustyluh border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Ustyluh border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.
The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).
During the period 30.01.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Ustyluh - cargo transport 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 30.01.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 30.01.2026 — 7 trucks.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 13:00 30.01.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 30.01.2026 — 2 trucks.
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 30.01.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 30.01.2026 — 1 truck.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 30.01.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 30.01.2026 — 7 trucks.
To avoid long queues at the Ustyluh - cargo transport 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 1:00 and 9:00 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 Ustyluh - cargo transport checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Best days:
Friday-Thursday (4 trucks,
~8-9 hrs).
Avoid:
Sunday (161 trucks).
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 111 | 69% | ~222-223 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 83 | 52% | ~166-167 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 37 | 23% | ~74-75 hrs |
| 🟢 Thu | 12 | 7% | ~24-25 hrs |
| 🟢 Fri | 4 | 2% | ~8-9 hrs |
| 🟡 Sat | 107 | 66% | ~214-215 hrs |
| 🔴 Sun | 161 | 100% | ~322-323 hrs |
Peak time: Saturday 22:00 - 00:00 and 23:00 - 01:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 14280 up to 32400 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Friday or Thursday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Ustyluh by truck?
Friday or Thursday — shortest queue (4 trucks, ~8-9 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Ustyluh?
Sunday — peak load (161 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 8-9 hrs (Fri), 24-25 hrs (Thu), 74-75 hrs (Wed), 166-167 hrs (Tue), 214-215 hrs (Sat), 222-223 hrs (Mon), 322-323 hrs (Sun).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
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.
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova with a truck, you need:
Before crossing the border, check that EVERYTHING works:
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: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Poland: Data not found
Address: 44731, Ukraine, Volyn region, Volodymyr-Volyn district, Ustylug city, str. Levintsova, 60
Phone: +38 (044) 527-63-63
GPS Coordinates: 50.856125, 24.143328 Show on map
by car:
from Kyiv via the M-06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the M-06 highway to Rivne, from Rivne via the N22 highway to Lutsk, from Lutsk via the N22 highway to Volodymyr-Volynskyi, from Volodymyr-Volynskyi via the N22 highway to Ustyluh, from Ustyluh via the N22 highway to the Ustyluh checkpoint.
