Queues at the Romania → Moldova border today
On the Romania — Moldova border we monitor 9 crossings; as of 11:56 the fastest is Albița — Leușeni (35 min).
Updated 25.09.2026 11:56| Crossing | In queue | Estimated wait | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albița — Leușeni | 2 | 35 min | |
| Bumbata — Leova | 2 | 35 min | |
| Galati — Giurgiulesti | 2 | 35 min | |
| Oancea — Cahul | 2 | 35 min | |
| Radauti Prut — Galati (Moldova) | 2 | 35 min | |
| Sculeni — Sculeni (Moldova) | 2 | 35 min | |
| Stanca — Costesti | 2 | 35 min |
Border crossings: Albița — Leușeni, Bumbata — Leova, Fricatei — Etulia, Galati — Giurgiulesti, Iasi — Ungheni...
Border queues today: 25.09.2026
As of 11:56 the shortest queue is at Albița — Leușeni (35 min). The longest queue is at Stanca — Costesti (35 min).
Albița — Leușeni
Bumbata — Leova
Fricatei — Etulia
Galati — Giurgiulesti
Iasi — Ungheni
Oancea — Cahul
Radauti Prut — Galati (Moldova)
Sculeni — Sculeni (Moldova)
Stanca — Costesti
The Romania–Moldova border runs along the Prut river. Major crossings: Albița–Leușeni (the main road), Sculeni–Sculeni and Galați–Giurgiulești (where Romania, Moldova and Ukraine meet). Romania is in the EU; Moldova is not. EU citizens and Moldovans cross visa-free in both directions for up to 90 days. Queues here build sharply during Moldovan elections and on Orthodox holidays.
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Recommendations for crossing the border Romania — Moldova
- Check queues online 1-2 hours before departure — the situation can change
- The shortest queues are usually observed on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00
- Avoid Friday and Sunday evenings — this is the busiest time at the border
- Prepare all documents in advance: passport, Green Card, vehicle registration
- Pay attention to border points with less traffic — you can often save 2-3 hours
- Follow updates on our website — we are the first to inform about changes in checkpoint operations
Frequently asked questions about crossing the border Romania — Moldova
- How long to wait at the border Romania — Moldova?Waiting time depends on the load of a specific border checkpoint. On average for passenger cars it is 1-4 hours. Use our service to choose the checkpoint with the shortest queue.
- At what time is it best to cross the border Romania — Moldova?Statistical data shows that the least queues are on weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00. The most congested time is Friday evening and Sunday evening when many people return from trips.
- What documents are needed to cross the border Romania — Moldova?For crossing by car you need: a valid passport, Green Card insurance, vehicle registration certificate. For entry to the EU you may also need proof of sufficient funds and return tickets.
- How reliable is the data on Nakordoni.eu?Our figures combine official border-service data where a service publishes it, cameras at and near the crossings, and driver reports. We turn them into a wait time using each crossing’s own history and refresh them as soon as new data arrives. Each figure is an estimate, so the page always shows when it was last updated.
- Which border crossing to choose to avoid queues?There is no universal answer — the situation changes daily. Use our real-time monitoring service to see the current state at all checkpoints and choose the least congested one. We also provide queue forecasts for the next 4 hours.
- What is Nakordoni monitoring?Nakordoni monitoring is an online service at Nakordoni.eu that shows border crossing queues in real time. Data is updated every 1–10 minutes. Official website — nakordoni.eu
- Main Romania–Moldova road crossing?Albița–Leușeni, on the route between Iași and Chișinău. About 1.5–3 hours of formalities on regular days.
- Do Moldovans need a visa for Romania?No, Moldovan citizens with biometric passports can enter Romania (and the rest of Schengen) visa-free for 90 days.
- How does Moldova's EU candidacy affect the border?Moldova is an EU candidate but not yet a member. Queues remain typical of external EU borders — controls in both directions apply.
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