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As of 07:05 (local time) the wait at Korchova is 15 min.

Updated 31.08.2026 07:05
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Queue at Korchova — Krakivets (cargo transport)

cargo transport
15 min
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Forecast for next 6 hours

Predicted
What the chart shows
Predicted current queue: 0 trucks
Peak load: 9 trucks (~18 h 27 min)
Shortest queue: 0 trucks (~15 min)

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⚠️ Peak load hours

Better to avoid:

17:00 22:00 23:00

Best crossing times

Recommended times:

12:00 13:00 14:00
Forecast for Korchova (trucks) — updated at 12:00, covering the rest of today.

• Midday today (12:00–17:00): ~15 min, light traffic.
• This evening (17:00–21:00): ~3 h 15 min, moderate load (peaks at ~12 h around 17:00).
• Late tonight (21:00–00:00): ~4 h 15 min, moderate load (peaks at ~12 h around 22:00).

Best time to cross: Midday today (12:00–17:00).

Next update: today at 14:00.
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Shorter queues at nearby crossings — Korchova

Current Data

As of 07:05, there is no queue at Korchova checkpoint.

Does the EES system work at Korchova border crossing?

EES Active

Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Korchova 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).

Learn more about EES

Information provided for trip planning only. Actual conditions may differ. Always check the latest data before departure.
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Korchova: Ukrainian border-guard shift change at the Ukrainian–Polish border — when and how long to wait

Border guard shift change on the Ukrainian side of Korchova 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 trucks at Korchova 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 Poland checkpoint the border-guard shift change happens at the same local times, but Poland 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.

Queue Chart: Today & Yesterday

Queue at checkpoint for the last 24 hours

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday · Peak Hours · Data Comparison

Detailed statistics for today and yesterday

Border Queue Analysis at the Korchova - cargo transport checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 30.08.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Korchova - cargo transport 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):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 16:00 30.08.2026 — 2 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 13:00 30.08.2026 — 3 trucks.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 19:00 30.08.2026 — 2 trucks. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 30.08.2026 — 2 trucks.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Korchova - 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 16:00 and 19:00 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 Korchova - cargo transport checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Data Comparison

Data Comparison

Our Data vs Official Source

Our Data
15min
(0 cars)
Source: nakordoni.eu
Updated: 07:05
Official Data
0min
Source: granica.gov.pl
Updated: 07:05
Difference: +15min

Peak Hours

Travel Planning Korchova By freight transport

Best days: Tuesday-Monday (6 trucks, ~12-13 hrs).
Avoid: Saturday (100 trucks).

Queue comparison by day of week

Day Trucks Load Wait time
🟢 Mon1010%~20-21 hrs
🟢 Tue66%~12-13 hrs
🟢 Wed3535%~70-71 hrs
🟢 Thu2121%~42-43 hrs
🟢 Fri2222%~44-45 hrs
🔴 Sat100100%~200-201 hrs
🟢 Sun4848%~96-97 hrs

Peak time: Monday 19:00 - 21:00 and 08:00 - 10:00.

Average wait time on Sunday: from 1920 up to 1920 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 Korchova by truck?

Tuesday or Monday — shortest queue (6 trucks, ~12-13 hrs waiting).

When to avoid crossing at Korchova?

Saturday — peak load (100 trucks).

What is the average queue wait time?

Depends on the day: 12-13 hrs (Tue), 20-21 hrs (Mon), 42-43 hrs (Thu), 44-45 hrs (Fri), 70-71 hrs (Wed), 96-97 hrs (Sun), 200-201 hrs (Sat).

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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)

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 Korchova

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: Poland: Information not available

Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Information not available

Weather

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User Reviews — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)

Based on a single user review for the Korchova border checkpoint, the overall sentiment appears to be cautiously positive. The sole reviewer awarded a perfect 5/5 rating, indicating a high level of satisfaction with their experience. However, the accompanying comment, "Можна миритися" (Can be tolerated/can put up with it), suggests that while the experience was acceptable enough to warrant a top rating, it might not have been exceptionally smooth or pleasant, but rather met a baseline of what is considered acceptable for a border crossing. This implies that for a border checkpoint, merely being "tolerable" is considered a positive outcome by some users.

Due to the limited data, it is challenging to identify specific patterns, common issues, or provide detailed tips regarding wait times or specific procedures at Korchova. The review does not mention any particular wait times, specific staff interactions, or facilities. Therefore, no concrete advice on optimizing the crossing experience can be derived from this feedback.

The primary theme emerging from this singular piece of feedback is the general user satisfaction, albeit with an understated tone. Future reviews would be necessary to gain a comprehensive understanding of typical wait times, efficiency levels, and areas for improvement at the Korchova checkpoint, as well as to identify more specific themes and provide actionable tips for travelers.
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User Reviews

Reviews about the checkpoint Korchova, By freight transport

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Voitovych Andrii

Можна миритися.

This review(s) reflects the subjective opinion of a service user, and not the official position of NaKordoni.eu.

Contacts & Map

Contacts and address of checkpoint Korchova

Address: 37-724 Mlyny, Poland (37-724 Młyny, Polska)

Phone: +48 16 624 64 00

Email: korczowa@strazgraniczna.pl

GPS Coordinates: 49.954611, 23.116259 Show on map

How to get there

By car:
from Warsaw take route E77 to Grójec, from Grójec take route E77 to Radom, from Radom take route E371 to Iłża, from Iłża take route E371 to Rzeszów, from Rzeszów take route 94 to Jarosław, from Jarosław take route 94 to Korczowa, from Korczowa take route 94 to the border checkpoint "Korczowa".

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Official sources

Data source: Nakordoni’s own recognition system — border Telegram channels, webcams and eCherha

Updated

© 2023-2026 Nakordoni — Original data collected and published by NaKordoni.eu
Last updated:
Data source: Nakordoni (Nakordoni.eu) proprietary monitoring system
Official data sources: Straż Graniczna, ДПСУ