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Does the EES system work at Dolgobychuv border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Dolgobychuv 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).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side 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 all crossing types often 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.
Better to avoid:
Recommended times:
During the period 13.05.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Dolgobychuv - 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 08:00 13.05.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 08:00 13.05.2026 — 1 truck.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 14:00 13.05.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 14:00 13.05.2026 — 1 truck.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 20:00 13.05.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 20:00 13.05.2026 — 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 03:00 13.05.2026 — 1 truck. The highest point was recorded at 03:00 13.05.2026 — 1 truck.
To avoid long queues at the Dolgobychuv - 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 3:00 and 5:00 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 Dolgobychuv - cargo transport 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:
Wednesday-Tuesday (1 trucks,
~4-5 hrs).
Avoid:
Monday (13 trucks).
| Day | Trucks | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Mon | 13 | 100% | ~52-53 hrs |
| 🟢 Tue | 3 | 23% | ~12-13 hrs |
| 🟢 Wed | 1 | 8% | ~4-5 hrs |
| 🔴 Thu | 12 | 92% | ~48-49 hrs |
| 🟢 Sun | 4 | 31% | ~16-17 hrs |
Peak time: Thursday 07:00 - 09:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 2880 up to 2880 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Wednesday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Dolgobychuv by truck?
Wednesday or Tuesday — shortest queue (1 trucks, ~4-5 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Dolgobychuv?
Monday — peak load (13 trucks).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 4-5 hrs (Wed), 12-13 hrs (Tue), 16-17 hrs (Sun), 48-49 hrs (Thu), 52-53 hrs (Mon).
Information about the documents required for leaving the EU will be available here soon.
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: Poland: Data not found
Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found
Address: st. Partyzantow, Dołhobyczów, Poland
Phone: +48 84 653 14 00
Email: dolhobyczow@strazgraniczna.pl
GPS Coordinates: 50.5781, 24.0872 Show on map
By car:
from Warsaw take route E-372 to Lublin, from Lublin take route E-372 to Zamość, from Zamość take route 74 to Hrubieszów, from Hrubieszów take route 844 to Dołhobyczów and then to the border checkpoint "Dołhobyczów".
